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The Rise of SWAT

Learn some of the astonishing statistics about the history of SWAT usage in United States police forces, from the 1960s to now, with this eye-opening animated piece based on facts relayed by experts in the Independent Lens film Peace Officer.
Length 02:01 Premiere: 05/08/16

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