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Re:FBI finally tracks “swatting” incidents as attacks increa... by dymk on Friday June 30, 2023 @06:33PM (#36543403)
Crazy opinion, but I don't think someone should be able to call in an emergency where a SWAT team might show up, without having that be tracked back to you.

This isn't the state proactively keeping tabs on its citizens, it's asking for traceability when somebody initiates an action that might put lives at risk.

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Re:FBI finally tracks “swatting” incidents as attacks increa... by wahnfrieden on Friday June 30, 2023 @07:03PM (#36543749)
it's clearly an "anything but reducing cop presence and power" strategy and cover
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Re:FBI finally tracks “swatting” incidents as attacks increa... by zirgs on Saturday July 01, 2023 @06:39AM (#36548675)
It's possible to call emergency numbers without a SIM card. So the caller could use a disposable dumb phone that he bought on a flea market or whatever. The best info the cops could get would be the approximate location of the caller. Good luck with that.
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Re:FBI finally tracks “swatting” incidents as attacks increa... by dymk on Monday July 03, 2023 @05:09PM (#36578867)
Good luck with what? If a call can’t be authenticated, don’t send deadly force.
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