The term “swatting” comes from the idea that making a false report will lead to police sending a “SWAT” team to a location.
Joey Oliver is a Field Editor for Patch.com, covering local news in Detroit, Rochester Hills, and Royal Oak, Michigan. With a focus on the Flint area, Joey's work has appeared in MLive, Patch.com, The 'Gander Newsroom, OFFICER, and Fire Engineering, covering stories ranging from law enforcement and crime to community events and local government.