It turns out that out-of-shape cops are make fairly effective killing machines when you outfit them with automatic rifles and body armor. And, since the US Def

It turns out that out-of-shape cops are make fairly effective killing machines when you outfit them with automatic rifles and body armor. And, since the US Defense Department can donate excess hardware to police forces, most of the gear comes at a very heavy discount (because it's already been paid for by tax dollars). http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/oct/07/militarization-local-police-america http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/oct/07/militar... As a result, it's not at all uncommon to send a team of local policemen in assault gear to arrest a drug dealer or other minor criminal, or anyone accused anonymously of something horrid -- that's the basis of swatting. Hopefully they get the right house, and don't shoot anyone else or their pets, but it typically isn't a big deal even when the cops screw up.