William "Dub" Lawrence

former sheriff of Davis County, Utah

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Former sheriff of Davis County, Utah

William "Dub" Lawrence on KCRW

SWAT teams were first created here in Los Angeles after the 1965 Watts riots. Since then, the use of SWAT teams has increased across the country.

New Film, 'Peace Officer,' Explores the Expansion of Police Militarization

SWAT teams were first created here in Los Angeles after the 1965 Watts riots. Since then, the use of SWAT teams has increased across the country.

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