Augusta's SWAT Team Commander Talks About Responding to Intense Situations

Augusta's SWAT team commander talks about responding to intense situations

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Whenever the call comes, they are ready to respond. We take a close look at the SWAT team on this edition of The Means Report. Lt. James Kelly is our guest. He tells us what his team does when they're called to a possible crime scene. We also talk about what it takes to move from being a deputy, to being an officer with SWAT. Plus, how you can help if you see the SWAT team in action. Enjoy this interview and be sure to join us…

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