Posted on 07/27/2004 9:46:21 AM PDT by JOAT
TYRANNY ALERT!
OSHKOSH POLICE CONDUCT DOOR TO DOOR GUN CONFISCATIONS
Shooting of Oshkosh police officer results in knee jerk neighborhood gun grab
Oshkosh, Wis. -- Following the shooting of an Oshkosh police officer Saturday night, area residents were forced from their homes, their lawful firearms being confiscated by police.
The Oshkosh Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics Unit responded to the area, with a K-9 police dog in pursuit of the perpetrator who was reported to have fled on foot.
Citizens' guns were seized through searches of area homes. The police promised to return the firearms after forensic tests proved they were not involved in the crime. The injured officer's name was withheld, but media reports indicate his condition is not life-threatening.
"The message is: Hand over your guns, now!" said Corey Graff, executive director of Wisconsin Gun Owners Inc. "This is a blatant case of guilty-until-proven-innocent and an abuse of police power."
Still, residents in the area are furious about the home invasions by police and what they see as theft of their property. Although early reports are unclear, they indicate a search warrant was issued for two homes, yet additional home owners also had firearms confiscated.
"We want the perpetrator of this crime caught and brought to justice just like everyone else," said Graff. "But that doesn't mean the police should trample citizens' 4th amendment protections, steal lawful private property and enter the home without reasonable suspicion or warrant."
One homeowner in the area said his guns were taken by police, guns that hadn't left his gun safe since last hunting season. Another victim of the police searches -- an elderly women -- reported waking up to officers' searching her home in the early morning hours.
The Oshkosh Northwestern reported, "Residents were not being allowed to return to their homes by press time."
Nah. I'm sure they would NEVER do anything like that.
b'gosh!!!
Which unless you are literally the last, would have to be a lie, but our fine Courts have declared that this is A-ok for Keystoners.
There ought to be a law.
Heavily armed men in black kevlar body armor "asking" for "consent" from citizens is a police state tactic.
I hate to say it, but when black men think their ox is gored by the man and riot, they get appeased. Joe Redneck who politely protests? He is only laughed at.
PINGing you to a tyranny thread if you haven't seen it yet.
Pardon me, but I thought it would be relevant for those who are supposed to enforce the law to actually KNOW what the law says.
How silly of me to think those entrusted with a job should actually be COMPETENT.
Not in my neighborhood!
Only From My Cold Dead Fingers
"Isn't this a violation of the FOURTH amendment?"
Blatant violation. The citizens should call for the head of the police departments head. Every officer involved should be suspended without pay.
What is even more frightening is:
"Residents were not being allowed to return to their homes by press time."
I would be lining up lawyers for a class action lawsuit.
"Oshkosh police ask neighbors to scour yards for missing bullet."
Normally, I would be happy to help them but if they broke into my home without a warrant and stole my property, I would have told them to get F%#C@ed.
SWAT means never having to say you're sorry;
You're in your residence, obeying the law, watching COPS when--
KNOCK!KNOCK!KNOCK!KNOCK!
Backannawackettarackjack! Do it now!
"Excuse me? How can I help you?"
YackannawabackannawaCONSENTTOSEARCHwangabangadabluemoon!
"I'm sorry, I'm having trouble understanding you--"
FackanawabackanaALLYOURNEIGHBORSCAVEDANDIFYOUDON'TIT'SWACOBARBECUETIME!
"Oh, I see--"
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The follow-up story in these parts would read:
"3 more officers shot attempting forced search at the wrong house."
Beware! After the next attack occurs, ( not a matter of what if, but when!) If it's combat related, Marshall WILL be invoked!
Best to prepare in advance.
HIDE YOUR WEAPONS WELL!!!
oops..............thats Marshall LAW
Why so we can't protect ourselves from the impending attacks from terrorists?
If these people were home,they'd have known that the Police had taken their arms.
It doesn't sound like consent was given for anything more than a looksee for a dangerous individual and the Police took every advantage of goodhearted,law abiding citizens once they got the chance.
Many people would quickly give consent to a Police walk-through to check for the perp,being fearful of encountering the suspect upon their return.
"If" done "intentionally" as theorized..... :(
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