Blue Sword Commando Unit is a SWAT team in Beijing that deals with incidents beyond the capabilities of local patrol officers such as hostage situations, high-risk warrants and riot control. The unit, along with the Snow Leopard Commando Unit, was tasked with many of the security responsibilities of the 2008 Summer Olympics. It is reputed to be one of the most well-equipped and well-trained of all the SWAT/Special Police Units in China.