Being devils advocate here. > it should be literally impossible to assault someone that is not actually a threat. The swatting person usually claims that ther

Being devils advocate here. > it should be literally impossible to assault someone that is not actually a threat. The swatting person usually claims that there is armed person with intent to kill. The SWAT guys come in quick and into potentially very serious situation with no time for 'surveillance'. But that's not really all that strong of argument. edit: layout