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		almostnormal on Dec 20, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Amazon Ring cameras used in nationwide ‘swatting’ ... > The equivilant to SWAT in Germany is run by state police. Federal.

formerly_proven on Dec 20, 2022 [–]

No?

SWAT ~= MEK, SEK

FBI HRT ~= GSG-9

hef19898 on Dec 20, 2022 | [–]

The French also have multiple: GIGN from the Gendarmerie, GIPN and RAID from the Police National. The small police departments and sheriffs offices, the latter with elected sheriffs without any real training and qualification requirements, are an US thing.

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