I was speaking with a police officer about 6 months ago; he had never heard the term “swatting”. Told me he didn’t know people did that. We discussed politics, etc.
If so, the police officer you spoke with is part of the problem.
My own observations are that, in general, the institutional ignorance, stupidity and bias by police is breathtaking.
Urbandictionary records a definition of “swatting” in 2014.
A [paid, no doubt] leave of absence for the officer?
How about an arrest for murder, along with whoever trained him and neglected to do so properly?
No excuses.
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=swatting
Swatting
Swatting is an internet prank/crime where someone finds your address either through your IP or because your name and location is known.Then they call 911 anonymously and report a fake emergency.Ex,someone can call and say that someone at that address is being held at a gun point or someone is going to commit suicide and a SWAT team would be dispatched to the address.
Its becoming a trend,it is only a matter of time before somebody gets killed.Anyone caught swatting could face serious charges — even federal charges for abusive 911 calls, false alarms or reports and then unauthorized use of telecommunications.
I got swatted yesterday by some hacker on the internet.Swatting should be stopped,its not funny.
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by Droct August 27, 2014
Told me he didn’t know people did that. We discussed politics, etc.
Cops don't have time for that. They are busy worrying about sovereign citizens. All 12 of them.