[AmericanHunter]

“it is reasonable to assume that someone who receives 32 pounds of weed would also be into harder substances, weapons, etc...”

Umm, no, I do not believe that’s reasonable to assume.

“i agree bad raids have to stop. but i do not agree that this raid was bad by definition.”

I would respectfully submit that a no-knock, paramilitary raid for a marijuana offense is bad by definition. Totally unnecessary and dangerous to all involved.

I understand that being a cop is a tough and largely thankless job but, employing these types of tactics in unwarranted situations will not win over the general populace.

[thefactor]

well the law tends to disagree with you on the assuming part. if i stop a car, search the car by either consent or reasonable suspicion, and find drugs or weapons of any kind i am allowed to then search the entire car. the law believes that where there are drugs or weapons, there are more drugs and weapons.

so if i know the house contains 32 pounds of weed, the entire dwelling is in play for more drugs and a search is lawful.

[satan]

Tough - no, mostly writing traffic tickets.

Thankless - yes, but they brought it on themselves with attitude.