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
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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?
Arkansas Police Chief Proposes Random ID Checks By Armed Patrols
Militarizing police work, chapter DXXIII.
Utah Man Who Shot Agent During SWAT Raid Can't Use "Defense of Habitation"
Only applies to "unlawful entry," but other defense strategies are available
Justin Beiber's Home "Swatted"
Police answer fake 911 call with team. Fortunately he was not home.
Police Worry About Growth of "Swatting" Pranks
False reports to draw out SWAT teams are going to get somebody killed
Town Appeals Decision to Allow Lawsuit Over Deadly SWAT Raid to Move Forward
The officer's own testimony already exonerated him after all
DHS Raid in Texas Fails Because Targets Moved Months Ago
Fortunately couple who live there now weren't at home
Are We Sliding Toward a Police State?
Law enforcement officials should not behave like an invading army.
