swat unit

I wanted to know how easy is it for an officer to get promoted? Is it true only after a couple of years as a patrol officer you can transfer into the SWAT Unit, K-9 unit or even become a narcotics officer.

Does a police officer get recruited to be on the SWAT Unit, or does the officer apply to get onto the Unit?

How do you get promoted to a specialized unit, like the SWAT Team?

I've was just told that you need to be a police officer before you can join a S.W.A.T. Unit. I wanted to know if you could tell me what would be the best area to join in the police department for this?

I have always wondered on how the selection to SWAT Unit is made. Are there any special things the department looks for in selecting who goes into the unit?

Does anyone know how long you have to be a patrol officer before you can try out for Swat Unit in California?

What are the requirements to be in the SWAT unit?

Hi again. I have another question in regards about the SWAT unit. Do police have to request for the SWAT team or do they come in on their own?