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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."

War Comes Home: The Excessive Militarization of American Policing War Comes Home: The Excessive Militarization of American Policing Figures: Majority of SWAT Deployments for Drug Searches (2011-2012) and Majority of SWAT Deployments for Search Warrants (2011-2012) Figures: Majority of SWAT Deployments for Drug Searches (2011-2012) and Majority of SWAT Deployments for Search Warrants (2011-2012)
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