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rampartd

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3. 1. can easily result in death/injury of swatee and police.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #2)

Thu May 28, 2026, 07:08 PM

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2. many swat calls end up at the wrong address.
3. those police have other duties. i wonder how many fake swat calls are actually diversions from real crimes.

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I hate swatters. No one should have to go through this kind of crap, including the police, 911, etc. chowder66 Thursday #1

I went through it more than two decades ago working overnight at a free standing emergency clinic... hlthe2b Thursday #2

1. can easily result in death/injury of swatee and police. rampartd Thursday #3

Woah! Terrible! electric_blue68 Thursday #4

Wow. That is horrifying. I'm glad it all worked out in the end. chowder66 Thursday #7

Agree! And stupid like this is fodder for the Reich-wing Grins Friday #11

if i can't say something nice i shouldn't say anything at all nt orleans Thursday #5

I detest these people Polybius Thursday #6

I hate swatting no matter who the victim is AZProgressive Thursday #8

If they find a competent Miguelito Loveless Thursday #9

Evil. applegrove Friday #10