Question 1 - How does Joe Average distinguish between a no-knock entry by Police and a no-knock entry by a BG?The Marshal wrote:I declare sorry NYT bias in reporting here.
If they HAVE a warrant, and HAVE annouced their presence, WHY WHY WHY should they be REQUIRED to knock?
How in the world can SWAT teams take down a drug lab, if they require surprise and shock, but must first KNOCK on the front door?
Consider your source for the article.
~Bill
Question 2 - How does Joe Average distinguish between a no-knock entry by Police and a no-knock entry by a BG dressed in fake police gear, shouting "Police" and waving a piece of paper he claims is a warrant?
Question 3 - How much time does Joe Average have to decide whether the no-knock entry is from police or a BG?
Question 4 - Do you think the average BG will abide by Joe Average's request to stop his activity while Joe Average figures out what's going on?
Question 5 - Do you think the average police officer, who is already (rightly so) high on adrenalin and concerned for his own life, will abide by Joe Average's request to stop his activity while Joe Average figures out what's going on?
Question 6 - If, in making a split second decision, Joe Average defends himself against what appears to be a home invasion and gets blown away, will the police be able to bring him back to life if they discover that they got the address wrong and 'no-knocked' the wrong house?
Question 7 - If the Joe Average in question 6 happens to be your wife, your child, your parent (etc., etc.) will it really be all that comforting that you might be able to sue the rear ends off the police, etc.?
Thanx,
TraCoun