What is swatting and why is it dangerous? In Episode 4 of The Art of Policing, Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson defines swatting and its impact on the public and law enforcement agencies. Who is primarily responsible and why are these incidents on the rise?What is swatting and why is it dangerous? In Episode 4 of The Art of Policing, Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson defines swatting and its impact on the public and law enforcement agencies. Who is primarily responsible and why are these incidents on the rise?