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junon
on Aug 10, 2024
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No, it's not. Let's not dillute the term. SWATing someone is calling in a fake situation on a person that earns them a visit, specifically, from SWAT. Hostage situation, bomb threat, etc. are the usual means of doing so.
Calling the police is not SWATing someone.
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Calling the police is not SWATing someone.