It's on the rise:
http://www.ndsn.org/july97/swat.html
Just because you don't experience it doesn't mean it's not happening.... https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/anecdotal
Before you accuse me of a logical fallacy, go back and read what I actually said. I simply stated that I don't see it - not because I don't personally experience it, but show me where it's happening in this country on a day to day basis. Some folks are indicating this is exactly the case. Okay, where is the evidence? I'm not talking about a SWAT team mobilizing for special circumstances - I understand that. But where is it happening day to day? Such as police doing their regular duty, patroling the streets, doing their usual duty. Can you show me that they are doing this in fatigues? With assault rifles? If it's happening, then there must be abundant evidence all over to show this. That was my question and I have yet to see anyone provide evidence of cops walking down the street with assault rifles when there isn't some event that precipitates it. That's all I'm observing. If you have real evidence, other than a slightly outdated opinion piece, I'm perfectly happy to hear it. But regarding that SWAT piece, again, show me that SWAT teams are roaming the streets as part of regular police patrols, when not caused by some unusual event. Look at other parts of the world where cops do walk around on regular patrols in fatigues and carrying battle rifles. Can you honestly tell me that's happening here at this time?