[fella]

They're the government, they work for you. /sarc

[a fool in paradise]

Then sue the officers involved.

[mc5cents]

They're the government, they work for you.

Reminds me of Reagan's 9 most freighting words: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

[RightOnTheBorder]

If the guy had no hostages, why was SWAT necessary? Why not just wait until he got hungry or tired or bored and gave up?

As to who will pay, file a claim with the homeowners insurance and let them send their lawyers after the city.