Botched raid costs Minneapolis $1 million

Minneapolis Star Tribune ^ | December 9, 2011 | COREY MITCHELL and RANDY FURST

[bamahead]

In August, the Star Tribune reported payouts for police misconduct were on pace to set a record this year.

No discipline was imposed on the officers, Minneapolis spokesman Matt Laible said.

[bamahead]

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[Jack Hydrazine]

“Russell was arrested on a misdemeanor for having a “disorderly house” but never charged.”

I’d love to see the exact wording of that law/code.

[Lurker]

This crap will continue until these SWAT goons are held personally liable for the damages they cause.

[2111USMC]

You know, “disorderly house” ..... broken door frames, setting off flash-bang grenades .... stuff like that.

[Jack Hydrazine]

Even if they are personally sued if the officers have an umbrella liability policy that can cover them.

[Rebelbase]

“Russell was arrested on a misdemeanor for having a “disorderly house” but never charged.”

It’s now a crime to have a dirty house?

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Another in Minneapolis’ long line of uniformed thumpers and jaw breakers.

[goseminoles]

I have been deputized as a US Marshall about 4 times for FALCON(look it up) round ups. You can’t imagine .....

[goseminoles]

Rounds up=auto correct/ dammit

[cableguymn]

Ask and you shall receive.. From the cities own web site.

385.170. Disorderly houses.
(a) Definitions.
(1) Disorderly house shall mean a building,
dwelling, establishment, premises or place
where prohibited conduct occurs.
(2) Prohibited conduct shall mean activities in
violation of statutes or ordinances relating to
any of the following:
(a) Gambling;
(b) Prostitution, acts relating thereto, or
indecent conduct;
(c) Sale or possession of controlled
substances; or
(d) Unlawful liquor sales.

http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crime-prevention/docs/cityord.pdf

[ol' hoghead]

The Minneapolis City Council approved a $1 million settlement

I wonder how many traffic citations will it take to pay the $1,000,000.

[driftdiver]

I did a search on Falcon, scary stuff.

[Grunthor]

I usually defend police. There is no defense for this. If someone as a private citizen did this to another, they’d be locked up for years.

That badge is like a get out of jail free card.

[driftdiver]

“That badge is like a get out of jail free card”

No like about it, it is a get out of jail free card. In fact its a card which means they never even get arrested let alone face jail time.

[org.whodat]

The problem is none of this comes out of the dirt bag cops pay, they should be liable for a certain percentage. Say 25% to 50%.

[Still Thinking]

I’d love to see the exact wording of that law/code.The place was a complete pigsty -- door hanging off the hinges, place smelled like gunpowder, real mess.

[goseminoles]

Keep your windows locked. Just saying....

[PA Engineer]

Russell was arrested on a misdemeanor for having a "disorderly house" but never charged.

I wondered that too, however I would think that a flash grenade and raid could cause a home to become a bit disorderly.

[Secret Agent Man]

Ya think the SWAT’s flash-bang may have been the reason for the disorderly house?

And since when does the government fine people for the state of the inside of their house?