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What is SWAT and its origins in Los Angeles
SWAT began in the 1960s after a series of sniping attacks in Los Angeles area during and after the Watts riot. LAPD officer John Nelson proposed the concept to inspector Darryl F. Gates who approved it. The first unit had 15 four man teams and SWAT became full time in 1971. Irvine formed its SWAT team in 1976 led by lieutenant Jerry Boyd who joined from the LAPD.
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