Another City distances itself from the new Weber County SWAT

Riverdale City says NO to using the Weber County SWAT Team. South Ogden has done the same! Who is next? As I mentioned in my blog on 12/2/2008 (See Here), South Ogden city was puzzled with the request to use the newly formed Weber County SWAT. They have instead decided to stick the old reliable Ogden Metro SWAT. In small sidebar article, the Standard Examiner is reporting another city has pulled away from the new Weber County SWAT.

"RIVERDALE — The city council has chosen to continue its relationship with the Ogden Metro SWAT team, despite Weber County’s breaking off from the organization. Police Chief Dave Hansen said the city has never used the SWAT team, but there is a high likelihood of needing it in the future and the agreement will allow the city to use its services without incurring extra costs."

Is this the beginning of more cities pulling away from the SWAT team? As I pointed out back on December 2nd, why are we paying for two SWAT teams? The Ogden Metro SWAT team and it's backup the Layton SWAT team are doing just fine. Has the Weber County SWAT team tried to over step its bounds only to find closed doors?

How many cities have to pull out for Weber County to throw in the towel?

The floor is open for discussion.