Why do cops wear Masks while serving warrents?

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[weegee]

Because it is the new fashion style, don't you know?

[Ol' Dan Tucker]

If that is true, why isn't he dead?

Because he was out of sight when the initial break-in occurred?

The proof that they were trigger-happy is that they killed the dogs that weren't attacking

[silverleaf]

This is a SWAT team from Prince Georges County MD- they probably got their training by watching reruns of “The A Team” (Don’t you look at me, FOOL!”

[Does so]

"...they wear full body armor during an entry and wearing a mask creates one solid target where someone would aim center of mass, a bare face creates a vulnerable target..."

Was the mask made of cotton or of bulletproof aramid?

http://www.diytrade.com/china/4/products/2851219/bulletproof_ballistic_mask_visor_face_shield.html

[TheBattman]

Have you considered writing to them and asking?

Great idea - then the poster can then experience the thugs beating in his door and shooting his dogs, all while wearing a face cover...

[B4Ranch]

>My hubby was part of a swat team years ago and I believe they wear masks for two reasons. To protect their faces from flying debris and intimidation.<

Someone breaking into my home wearing a mask will immediately intimidate me into firing 12 guage slugs at their head.

I realize this isn’t the desired response but it’s how Uncle Sam taught me to respond to threats. I didn’t have any left leaning professors guiding me during my younger years.

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

I realize this isn’t the desired response but it’s how Uncle Sam taught me to respond to threats.

Great thinking! Look how well that approach worked for David Koresh!

[Hazwaste]

Next time you’re in trouble I suggest you call a Libertarian or the ACLU. Then you can kiss your ass good-bye with a warm and fuzzy feeling.

If someone calls a cop to get them out of trouble then the effect will be the same.

[Hazwaste]

Great thinking! Look how well that approach worked for David Koresh!

You're right. It's so much smarter to lie down and curl into the fetal position while whimpering "Please don't hurt me!" when people in masks break down your door. Home invasions go so much more smoothly that way, don't you think?

[KarinG1]

Next time you’re in trouble I suggest you call a Libertarian or the ACLU.

I don't call anybody.

[jospehm20]

Along with Black Labs and other pets.

[B4Ranch]

The key then is don’t wear masks trying to conceal your identity.

[theDentist]

Right. Asking questions always results in drug raids.

[EEDUDE]

“My, what a thrilling journey into the land of moral relativism!”

There is no relativism at all. These raids are unconstitutional, and unacceptable.

I have lost all respect for police forces that condone this evil. There is simply NO justification for no-knock entry except in the very rare case of KNOWN armed and dangerous occupants.

These entries are becoming the norm, and it is a VERY dangerous trend for all concerned.

[Dead Corpse]

Next time you’re in trouble I suggest you call a Libertarian or the ACLU.

Either one of which would be more proactive than the doughnut munching, revenue generating/ticket writing, clean up crew most police departments have become.

AS a libertarian, I'm already fully armed and capable of defending myself and my property. If my neighbor gave me a panicked call during the wee hours I'd go to their aid without a second thought.

Would you? Or would you rather wait on the "official" law enforcement to show up in time to cart off your neighbors remains?

[EEDUDE]

“Because thats what the cops in all the cool tv shows and action movies do.”

I think you nailed it. It’s just that simple.

[verity]

"There has to be some excuse for wearing masks ..."

It's probably some local sanitation code required while serving 'warrents'. ;-)

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

more proactive than the doughnut munching, revenue generating/ticket writing, clean up crew most police departments have become.

Sorry. I didn't see you or any other Libertines running INTO the World Trade Center to evacuate people on 9/11/01.

[Hazwaste]

Sorry. I didn't see you or any other Libertines running INTO the World Trade Center to evacuate people on 9/11/01.

The 9/11 card. The Godwin of the 21st Century.

[mass55th]

What kind of masks? Gas masks, medical-style masks, Halloween masks?