The Raid: Redemption

This Indonesian film truly has a nonstop glut of martial-arts action, so don't worry about the minimalist story and characters.

"...more surprising considering this is the story of a SWAT-style police raid on an apartment building where the criminals..."

March 30, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Raid 2

This breathtaker is a relentless wall of action filmmaking that sets a new, bloody standard.

"...There’s a scene late in Gareth Evans’ The Raid 2, in which two warriors, mangled and blood-soaked from..."

April 11, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Latest Drug War Strategy: Cops Deliver the Drugs then Raid the House

SWAT team delivers drugs first, asks questions later

"...War on Drugs hit another low on Wednesday when SWAT officers raided the home of a suburban Maryland mayor,..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Maryland Mayor Sues Cops Over Botched Drug Raid

Mayor Cheye Calvo says SWAT practices must change

"...the county to change the way it deploys its SWAT team -- an effort to ensure that no other..."

June 30, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

FBI Investigating Deadly Drug Raid at Home of Maryland Mayor

Police admit they F-ed up in raid of mayor's home

"...when the Prince George's Co. narcos and sheriff's office SWAT team swooped in to raid the home. According to..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Report: Florida Police Swat at Barbers

Florida police want to make very sure no one's cutting hair without a license

"...planning a joint sweep operation, including a fully armed SWAT team. On the day of the raid, the team..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Column

Harrell: Attempted Murder or Self-Defense?

Trial of 2016 cop shooting leaves context out of question

"...Pittman in the knee. Pittman is part of APD's SWAT team, and he entered the Harrells' home with teammates..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Peace Officer

Award-winning doc about police tactics could not be more timely

"...to winnow their focus to a series of tragic SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) operations in Utah, and they’re..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Another Drug War Casualty: Young Mother Shot While Holding Infant Son

Ohio prosecutors charged police Sgt. Joseph Chavalia with two misdemeanor crimes related to the January shooting death of 26-year-old Tarika Wilson in botched SWAT raid

"...26-year-old Tarika Wilson, who Chavalia killed during a drug raid at the house Wilson shared with her boyfriend, Anthony..."

March 28, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...who shot APD Officer James Pittman during a no-knock SWAT raid on his family's home, was sentenced to 13.5..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature

Ott and Acevedo at Odds

City manager reprimands police chief for insubordination, sparking rumors

"...video." He provided similar perspective after the April 14 SWAT raid in North Austin, then again on April 22..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council Says "No" to Buehler

Refuses to waive residency requirement to sit on commission

"...his anger,” said Isla Waters, a victim of a SWAT raid five years ago in Nashville who’s since moved..."

May 8, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Fear of a Black Network

"...to deliver its horrific ghetto screeds. Immediate as a SWAT raid, it forced the hand of all those people..."

July 4, 1997 Screens Column by Christopher Gray

Drug War Blowback

Drug-raid tactics come under increasing scrutiny

"...a robot to survey the scene inside – the SWAT officers removed Felix Rosales from the house...."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Who's That Not Knocking On My Door?

It's the police, but you wouldn't know it

"...In the wake of the raid the women contacted the Texas Civil Rights Project and..."

Feb. 20, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Trail of Dead

"...a closed door. Although many police agencies believe the SWAT-style "dynamic entry" is essential to the effective service of..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Many Questions Remain After Leander Police Shooting

APD now investigating the killing at a North Austin motel

"...police investigation produced the warrant that led to the raid at the InTown Suites, an extended stay hotel located..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Austin Chronic: Notorious Lawyer Adam Reposa Gets Raided For Running an Illegal Dispensary

“I want to go to prison,” he claims, but no charges have been filed

"...sell weed in Austin before cops show up and raid you?..."

March 15, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Mapping the Case Against Enlow

The city's case against fired APD Officer Tim Enlow remains unconvincing.

"...allegedly disobeying an order not to use his unmarked SWAT vehicle to work his off-duty Fiesta security job. Enlow..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...after hearing the driver's story, called in the TCSO SWAT team to help get Sabon out of the strip-mall..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

Reefer Roundup: 6/17/11

Your drug war news, all in one place

"...SWAT officers with the Pima County (Ariz.) Sheriff's Department this..."

June 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Excessive Use of Task Force

Texas Civil Rights Project files a lawsuit on behalf of a Spicewood woman falsely accused of growing marijuana.

"...2001, members of the Task Force -- clad in SWAT gear and accompanied by a low-flying DPS helicopter --..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Seale and Balko Visit Peaceful Streets

Police watchers aim to educate public on citizens' rights

"...had lives immediately at risk," he said. "That's where SWAT comes from, and was primarily how it was used..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Weed Watch

The latest dispatches from the front line of America's war on drugs.

"...the result of an election." Walters cut a wide swath across the Southwest this fall campaigning against drug-reform initiatives,..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...For a second time, a drug raid executed by a Travis County Sheriff's Office SWAT team..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Hightower Report: Police Destroy the 'Garden of Eden'

Police destroy the 'Garden of Eden'

"...about 7:30 in the morning on Aug. 2, a SWAT team of armed police agents, code enforcement officers, and..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Yassine Sixth Street Noir

Legends, rumors, unpaid taxes ... and coke on the side

"...And then the word came: The feds had raided a bunch of Downtown bars. Reports were vague, but..."

May 18, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Disputing the "Deputy' in Deputy Ruiz

Can a deputy still be a deputy without swearing to oaths required by law? One lawyer doesn't think so.

"...the Capital Area Narcotics Task Force during a drug raid at Delamora's Del Valle mobile home. While prosecutors say..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fantastic Fest Review: V/H/S/94

Fourth entry is a return-to-form for the found footage franchise

"...of these. Reeder’s attempt at it involves a police SWAT unit conducting a raid on a building housing a..."

Oct. 5, 2021 Screens Post by Trace Sauveur

Officer-Involved Shooting in Southeast Austin

Police were attempting to execute drug-related search warrant

"...the subject of a search warrant during an early-morning raid at the man's Southeast Austin home on Monday, Oct...."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith