Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVIn the world of police procedurals CBS’ “SWAT” endeavors to be an aspirational look at a highly-specialized law enforcement unit.
Working with consultants on the “practicality of tactical terminology and tactical strategies” gives the series and those working on it “a healthy respect for the badge and for the job, and certainly for the sacrifices and the efforts that are made by the individuals who choose to become police officers,” says showrunner Aaron Rahsaan Thomas.
But while the show tries to “capture the spirit” of that unit, it can’t ignore the reactions that wear the vests and carry the guns.
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