So we all know people use IT support and Internet services for good. But we also know people use if for bad, depending on that person. However, there is another disturbing trend out there. They call it SWATting. So don’t SWAT! They will find and arrest you!
SWATTing is faking a hostage situation to the police. Sometimes, they call a fake hostage situation on somebody’s house. And they’re innocent people.? Then, when the police get there, mainly the SWAT team, they find nothing. It’s becoming very popular with the online gaming community. But now, SWATter Tyler R Barriss learns the hard way: Don’t SWAT.
Because this 25-year-old is now facing manslaughter and over 10 years in prison. This time, Barriss decided to do this prank on a neighbor in Kansas. But this time, when the SWAT team arrived, they opened fire on innocent people. I regret to report that Andrew Finch, a father of two, was killed. It rarely ends in this tragedy. But one time is all it takes. I will give Barriss credit. He does show remorse for this tragedy, well, kinda sorta. Yes, he says he never intended for anyone to die. However, he said bomb threats are more fun and should stick to that.
In jail, and through the trial, Barriss will have a lot of time to think about it. If the jury finds him guilty, he will really have a lot of time to think. But you don’t have to. I’m telling you now: Don’t SWAT! It may sound like a harmless prank, but it’s not. Not only could it get people killed, but it could tie up police forces who really are fighting real hostage situations. You don’t want to be that troll. Many of us in computer servicing like online games. But SWATting isn’t a game. This is life or death. Your actions have consequences, whether they’re in the real world or virtual world. What else should you not do online?