Using the five-factor model of personality to identify an optimal SWAT team member

This study, based on the five-factor model (FFM) of personality, aimed to identify personality traits associated with the most optimal special weapons and tactics (SWAT) team member. SWAT teams are tasked with pre-empting and responding to terrorist threats, conducting hostage rescue operations, and...

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Authors: Sjöberg, Anders (Author) ; Larsson, Agneta C (Author) ; Tedeholm, Peter G (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: International journal of police science & management
Year: 2025, Volume: 27, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-15
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