Posted on 05/20/2011 9:29:11 AM PDT by Kartographer
CROWN POINT, Ind. – According to Newton County Sheriff Don Hartman Sr., random house-to-house searches are now possible and could be helpful following the Barnes v. STATE of INDIANA Supreme Court ruling issued on May 12th, 2011. When asked three separate times due to the astounding callousness as it relates to trampling the inherent natural rights of Americans, he emphatically indicated that he would use random house to house checks, adding he felt people will welcome random searches if it means capturing a criminal.
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How does this ruling NOT violate the 4th amendment to the US Constitution?
If Mitch Daniels does not say something against this judicial over reach it will definately be a weight on any campaign he mounts for POTUS.
I think it stops with armed and trained citizen militia’s taking it to the police who try this *hit.
The weak kneed response to this outrage proves your statement it none too radical. The Second Amendment is not about duck hunting. These are not the Hoosiers I know.
Thats a very very good question: Where does Daniels Stand on this?
OK...just went to the Sheriff's website. He may have been taken out of context.On May 16, 2011, I was contacted by a reporter of an internet radio station. Her question concerned a recent Indiana Supreme Court decision, allowing police officers to make random warrantless searches. I advised her that I was not clear on that particular ruling; she then asked how the Sheriff’s Office conducted searches of residences. I informed her that searches were only conducted with a warrant, probable cause or when an officer is in hot pursuit. When questioned about the Supreme Court ruling, I advised her that as police officers, we enforce those laws set forth by our legislative branch. This reporter then asked about the violation of Constitutional Rights. This State Supreme Court ruling in my opinion cannot override our U.S. Constitutional Rights and I’m sure this state ruling will be revisited.
When I was asked about my thoughts on random searches and how people would react, I gave her the scenario of looking for a criminal or escapee. I advised her that if people were aware of this situation, they would gladly let you search a detached garage, outbuilding, etc., if it meant keeping them safe, but this would only be after securing permission.
This court ruling is just open for lawsuits if a police officer would attempt a random search without due cause. Somewhere in this conversation things were definitely taken out of context. I'm now quoted as saying the Sheriff's Office will be conducting random house to house searches.
I want the citizens of Newton County to rest assured that no member of the Newton County Sheriff’s Office will enter the property of another person without first having a warrant or probable cause to do so. I strongly stand behind my oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America, as well as that of the State of Indiana.
Now I have to ask is it true or is it a “OH $#IT! I need to cover my A$$!” retraction?
*chuckle* Good question.
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