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# SMPD responds after “swatting” report
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/smpd-responds-after-swatting-report/
- Published: 2023-05-11T17:41:56.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-04T15:12:17.000Z
- Author: Editor
- Tags: Featured, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 12:28

Officers from the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) responded and swarmed the intersection of 2nd and California on Wednesday following a hoax 9-1-1 call, known as a "swatting" report.  
SMPD said the first officer responded in under four minutes followed by several additional units. There were no injuries during the incident but SMPD described it as part of a common internet prank.  
“Swatting is a deceptive call to emergency services personnel resulting in a police response when there is no true crime or emergency,” said SMPD in a statement. “This behavior is akin to making a false police report and is illegal.”  
SMDP Staff