“They get extra pay for no-knocks?! This behavior is incentivized!?”
Let’s pretend you’re a uniformed, union code enforcement collector (sometimes known as police or deputy.) Now, your boss says, “Fluffy, I want you to volunteer for unpaid overtime, extra training and hazardous duty.” (Are you laughing yet?) Yes, my understanding is they get overtime, hazard pay and other incentives, depending on the department and their bargaining arrangements. This is, in opinion, why there are so many unnecessary no-knock raids.
My uncle, once a town official, said, “When you see two cops sitting nose to tail they’re discussing how to get more premium pay hours.” I suspect he’s riht.
“They get extra pay for no-knocks?! This behavior is incentivized!? “
Trust me, it isn’t about the money. While I’m sure they don’t mind the cash, it is playing with the toys that motivates them.