McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane wants to add Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT) capabilities to the County’s arsenal.
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The Sheriff currently has no SWAT capabilities and often has to rely on Illinois State Police assistance. McLean County is the largest county by land-mass in Illinois. Lane said if a deputy needs assistance while out in the field, it could take nearly thirty minutes for back-up to arrive.