I would imagine in some cases a no knock would be prudent. Maybe they should use a bullhorn and tell them to come out with your hands up or we’re coming in.
“David Koresh! Come out with your hands up!”
Or they could have picked him up on one of his daily jogs or at the grocery store...
Nope...They decided to have a barbecue instead...
> Maybe they should use a bullhorn and tell them to come out with your hands up or we’re coming in. <
One of the biggest problems with no-knock warrants is that the occupant doesn’t know who is crashing thru his front door. Home invaders? Someone high on meth? So the occupant tries to defend himself (a reasonable behavior). And then someone gets shot who didn’t need to get shot.
That’s why your idea is a good one. It makes it clear that the police are outside. I always thought the cops should have to turn on their cruiser lights and sirens the instant before they hit the door. Let folks know it’s the cops.
I can’t support no knock warrants. Dangerous for police too! How many of us would respond with lethal force if someone suddenly rammed in our door?
I don’t care if they are shouting “police!” Anyone can shout “police!”
Nope, they are never a good idea. It’s a relic of the War on (some) DrugsTM, because somebody might flush the evidence.
But it just gets cops and citizens killed.
Controlling borders and illegal immigration will do more for the WOD than no knock warrants ever will.