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Goodyear lieutenant fired, outside criminal investigation reveals secret ‘Hell Days’ for SWAT recruits
The 12 News I-Team uncovers a SWAT team tactic known as “Hell Day, including kidnapping and ice water exposure that Goodyear PD kept secret for years. Author: Katie Wilcox, Bianca Buono Published: 9:22 PM MST April 14, 2021 Updated: 10:19 PM MST April 14, 2021
GOODYEAR, Ariz
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Goodyear Police lieutenant and SWAT commander Joe Pacello was fired in March 2021 following a criminal investigation into an allegation of sexual assault by a female Goodyear officer. Her allegations lead to new revelations about a SWAT-team tactic known as “Hell Day” including - kidnapping and allegedly waterboarding - that the department has kept secret for years.