Tag Archive: swat

on September 19, 2013 in World News

Navy Yard Shooting: SWAT Team Ordered to ‘Stand Down’

Navy Yard Shooting: SWAT Team Ordered to ‘Stand Down’ Elite tactical team responsible for defending DC Capitol complex were reportedly ordered to leave the scene According to a BBC report, one of the most heavily armed police teams, assigned with the task of protecting the Capitol complex and responsible for responding to threats of terrorism, was ordered to stand down in response to Monday’s shooting at the Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters building in D.C. The Containment and Emergency Response Team (CERT), is highly trained and equipped with the best gear on the market. The team consists of four men… View Article

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on August 19, 2013 in World News

Texas SWAT team destroys organic farm during raid

Texas SWAT team destroys organic farm during raid A Texas SWAT team raided an organic farm, allegedly searching for marijuana. After conducting a 10-hour raid, destroying many of the plants and vegetables in the process, police failed to find any drug evidence. Authorities last week raided a 3.5-acre Arlington-based organic farm business called the Garden of Eden, which advocates for sustainable lifestyles. Police said they were searching for marijuana in the gardens, after photos taken of the property from a Texas Department of Public Safety manned aircraft allegedly … View Article

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on July 21, 2013 in World News

Rise of the Warrior Cop

Rise of the Warrior Cop, Is it time to reconsider the militarization of American policing? On Jan. 4 of last year, a local narcotics strike force conducted a raid on the Ogden, Utah, home of Matthew David Stewart at 8:40 p.m. The 12 officers were acting on a tip from Mr. Stewart’s former girlfriend, who said that he was growing marijuana in his basement. Mr. Stewart awoke, naked, to the sound of a battering ram taking down his door. Thinking that he was being invaded by criminals,… View Article

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