This kind of jackboot behavior is occurring more frequently. Local police have become militarized and seem to enjoy rolling out the SWAT gear every chance they get. These clowns ought to receive the harshest punishment possible for such inexcusable conduct. Also note these brutal types never miss an opportunity to kill family dogs, whether aggressive or not. Again, no excuse.
they have all these new - and expensive - toys that cost a good chunk of change for maintenance and personnel every year. To keep money rolling each year, they must show they've had a 'need' for these teams and equipment.
So now, instead of surveillance or simply knocking on a door for most of them- or even - now HERE'S a concept - check and see if you have the right house, they get to play Storm Trouper.