Soon-to-be demolished old Baptist Hospital serves as training space for Pensacola SWAT

PENSACOLA, Fla. — While the former Baptist Hospital is slated for demolition, the Pensacola Police Department is putting it to use before it’s gone.

The SWAT team used the Behavioral Health facility on Thursday to practice building clearing.

The department says it trains at least once a month, often using homes or commercial buildings before they are demolished…

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