How a Suburban SWAT Team Sees Itself
The culture of militarized police work
SWAT
Over-Policing America
SWAT teams were once used only in emergencies such as riots or hostage situations. But today there are more than 50,000 "no-knock raids" a year.
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Conn. College Shutdown Scare Possibly Attributed to Halloween Costume
Swat teams came out and everything
Beware of Warrior Cops
With the Drug War winding down, they're finding new excuses to use their military-grade toys.
Texas Farm Gets SWAT Raid over Code Violations
Disguised as a search for non-existent marijuana grow operation
Lawsuit Alleges That Pittsburgh SWAT Team Engaged in Gang-Style Retaliation
"You think you can get one of ours and we won't get one of yours?"
US Marshal Upset That Couple His Police Gang Terrorized Went to the Press
Might have to pay them another visit
Cops Terrorize Innocent Couple at Home on Off Chance a Fugitive Might Be Present
A US Marshal at the scene was offended the coupe went to the press
Texas Town Settles Wrong-Door Raid Lawsuit for $5,000, Admits No Wrongdoing
One of two brothers filing the suit died, making the defense's case harder to prove
Erik Rush, Conservative Pundit, Gets Swatted
Had made a nasty crack about Muslims that may have rubbed somebody the wrong way
LAPD Will Not Provide Info on Celebrity "Swatting" Cases
Believe it will stop some of those making the prank calls
Journalist Who Has Reported on Hackings Victim of SWATting
Brian Krebs' home in northern Virginia was raided
12-Year-Old Facing Two Felony Charges for Allegedly "Swatting" Ashton Kutcher's Home
Was arrested in December, now charged
Grandmother Sues After Grenade-Wielding SWAT Team Raids Her Home
Somebody else had used her WiFi to post Internet threats
Calif. Wants to Increase Penalties for "Swatting" Pranks, But They'll Have to Catch Them First
It's all fun and games until LAPD has to deal with the PR of accidentally shooting somebody famous
LAPD Struggles with "Swatting" Pranks
Have to treat calls seriously, but need to be careful of possibilities that they're fake
SWAT Team Hits Wrong House in Search for Army Deserter
Since when does walking off the job rate a paramilitary response?
