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Staff Report 7:25 AM Tuesday, December 21, 2010

HAMILTON — Hamilton Police Department’s 25-member SWAT Team was named the top national team at the 2010 International SWAT Round-Up competition held in November in Orlando, officials announced this week.

More than 50 teams were tested on tactical skill, judgment and fitness level.

This is the fifth year Hamilton’s team has competed, and the second time since 2008 it has been named the winner, officials said.

“These results simply validate what we have known all along, our team is among the best of the best, and the communities we serve should take great pride and comfort in knowing a team of this caliber stands ready to protect them,” said Lt. Scott Scrimizzi, SWAT commander.

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