Every policing agency faces the potential need for a highly trained tactical unit. But should each one have its own SWAT Team?

In this episode, we give you the three most important issues to consider when deciding to form, or maintain, a SWAT Team. When the formation or retention of SWAT teams is not carefully considered, police agencies are exposed to significant liability and risk to their officers and the communities they serve.

Policing in a Minute is a podcast of the Future Policing Institute. It's intended to provide brief summaries of topics important to policing today and in the future. All in about a minute. Episodes are designed for you to listen to when your time is limited. No fluff. Just the bottom line.

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