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Council approves $9,000 contract for joint SWAT training, funded by Byrne JAG grant
Summary
The council authorized a $9,000 consulting contract with Gideon Group LLC to provide training for the Southern Hills Special Assignment Unit; the cost will be reimbursed by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
The Hot Springs City Council approved a $9,000 consulting agreement with Gideon Group LLC to provide training and consulting services for a multi‑agency tactical team, the Southern Hills Special Assignment Unit (SHSAU). The cost will be reimbursed by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant the city previously accepted.
Captain Phil Shively of the Hot Springs Police Department and other law‑enforcement leaders briefed the council on the SHSAU, which is a joint task force composed of the Hot Springs Police Department, the Custer…
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