Dansky, Kara

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“When paramilitary tactics were used in drug searches, the primary targets were people of color, whereas when paramilitary tactics were used in hostage or barricade scenarios, the primary targets were white.” “At least 54% [impacted by SWAT deployments] were minorities."

“The overwhelming majority of SWAT raids it studied were for … serving a search warrant in drug cases, not cases involving violence. [This] erodes public trust, particularly in communities of color, and turns what should be a peaceful encounter into a paramilitary raid."