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Since these are SWAT, they do use military equiptment, so that might work. Could have him be ex-military who joined the police force and is now in the team.
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Possibly. The alternative is that the combat veteran was called from his home to join thanks to his previous achievements on the battlefield and only now joining the police. That was my vision of it. He can keep his therapy dog, yes?