BART sergeant had requested SWAT team help

SAN FRANCISCO

Smith was shot and killed by a fellow BART officer during a search of a Dublin apartment.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Smith requested help from the SWAT team on several occasions, but was always turned down. There is no indication Smith made such a request before the fatal search.

Members of the SWAT team receive specialized training on making high-risk entries into buildings.

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