This is the type of raid you'd expect when searching for murder suspects or terrorist.”
I must, upon further reflection, take issue with that part:
Administration looked at the circumstances, and arrest reports for the subject. And, coupled with the knowledge that he had a prior conviction, assessed the situation as requiring dynamic entry to ensure safety. An independent third party...the magistrate....agreed.
Many cops have been shot to death by offenders perceived as far less dangerous than murderers or terrorists.
Had the warrant been served when fresh, they might have bagged the quantity of pot alluded to by the informant.
I do not preclude the possibility that the act was overkill for a sleepy town. Maybe some irresponsible decision-making. I don't have enough information. Juries will decide the matter....correctly, I think.
Yep...
Administration looked at the circumstances, and arrest reports for the subject. And, coupled with the knowledge that he had a prior conviction, assessed the situation as requiring dynamic entry to ensure safety. An independent third party...the magistrate....agreed.
Independent, as coffee is to the pot?
Based on the info in the article, I'd betcha a cup of coffee it won't Whitworth that loses here.
In addition, a few more videos like this, and it will be law enforcement that loses even more support of the people.
That is something they *cannot* afford to lose.