SWAT
Hundreds of US Cops Gather to Hear Accused Islamophobe Lecture on Islam and Terrorism
At the New York Tactical Officers Association Conference, cops are being sold military-grade gear, and given a lecture by a terrorism expert who's been called a conspiracy theorist.
The Kid Behind the 'Damn, Daniel' Meme Got Swatted Last Night
A SWAT team surrounded the home of the teen who filmed viral videos of his friend sporting white Vans, only to find the family was totally OK.
Do You Trust The Police? - The People Speak
In this episode of 'The People Speak,' VICE News traveled around the world to ask people what they think about the police.
Officer Indicted In SWAT Raid That Left Toddler With Third Degree Burns
Nikki Autry is charged with four counts of civil rights violations for lying to a judge to obtain a search warrant.
Alleged Attackers of Malala Yousafzai Secretly Escaped Jail Time
Eight of 10 men suspected of shooting the teen activist Malala Yousafzai were reportedly acquitted during a highly-secretive trial.
A New Weapon for SWAT Teams: Bomb-Squad Robots
Police departments around the country are deploying robots to defuse bombs and handle standoffs—and they may be getting increasingly weaponized.
Food Is More Than Just Fuel for London’s Homeless
As London’s homeless population grows, the question of how—and what—to feed rough sleepers becomes increasingly important.
Toddler Maimed by SWAT Flash Grenade Sparks Georgia Bills on ‘No-Knock’ Warrants
Senate Bill 45 would require police to show probable cause that there is imminent potential for life endangerment or destruction of evidence if they knocked and declared their presence at a suspect's door.
The 'Charlie Hebdo' Attacks Showed When We Need Cops
We should salute cops when they do their jobs, but law enforcement heroism can't be used to delay police reform.
Family Faces $1M In Medical Bills After Their Toddler Was Severely Injured in SWAT Raid
No officers faced charges for the no-knock raid, which sought a suspect who did not live at the address, and left an 18-month-old badly burned and with a collapsed lung.
Why Are Cops Terrifying Children with Active Shooter Drills?
Cops reportedly brandished handguns and even an AR-15 rifle during the exercise, which may have done more harm than good by traumatizing a bunch of kids.
What Does It Take to Be a Doctor on a SWAT Team?
I took a SWAT tactical medicine training course, and found out just how far America's fetish for militarized policing has crept.