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Google trends for "swatting" - doesn't look related to 9/11 at all. https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?cat=16&date=all&geo=US&q=swatting https://trends.g

• drb91 8y ago
  I was referring to the public view of police as an extension of the military, not swatting.
  • ensignro2340 8y ago
    I think Nixon and Reagan’s push for “tough on crime” policy (policy that went on to be pushed further by HW Bush, Clinton, and W Bush)also played a large role. But it definitely got worse after 9/11.
    • drb91 8y ago
      Agreed. I should note I am too young to remember much before 9/11; I just remember the attitude shift at the time.