Tactical equipment investments for SWAT officers
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Not every piece of essential gear is provided to SWAT officers by their agency, so here is a list of the low-end items to make a SWAT shift easier and safer
From waterproof boots to Cat Crap (yes, really), here's some essential gear to add to your SWAT toolkit
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Tactical equipment investments for SWAT officers
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