https://www.pcgamer.com/seattle-police-launch-opt-in-registry-system-to-help-prevent-swatting/

A new opt-in registry system is being launched by Seattle police department in an effort to combat the phenomenon of swatting, a criminal harassment tactic whereby a false emergency report is submitted about the target, with the intent of triggering an armed police unit showing up at the victim’s door.

While in theory anyone can be a victim of swatting, it’s a phenomenon particular to the tech and games industry. Numerous people have been injured because of swatting, and last year streamer Andrew Finch was fatally shot by a police officer in Wichita (the alleged perpetrator of the hoax call, Tyler Barriss, was arrested and is currently being held without bail on numerous charges).