Who paid?

Regarding the Hamilton SWAT team placing top in a national contest: You've got to be kidding me that we sent 25 SWAT team members to Orlando, Fla., to compete in a game show. Did they fund this by themselves or was this on the taxpayers' ticket? ...

Editor's note: The Hamilton/Fairfield SWAT unit sent nine members to the international competition. No general fund money was used, city officials say. A registration fee was paid by the Ohio Tactical Officers Association. The Florida SWAT Association and donations paid for travel and lodging.