If you've got a guy who you think will run, cover the exits. No-knock warrants should be illegal in all 50 states, under every circumstance except maybe known hostage standoffs. If its such a small time drug thing you're worried about him flushing a bit of drugs, it doesn't justify a no-knock either.
Forced entry without a warrant should also be illegal, even if the officer "knows" something illegal is going on, as long as no one's life is immediately in danger.
Yes, fewer criminals would be arrested, but that is a price that society should be willing to pay to protect the rights of the innocent.
I think people even on FR still wish to give more power to the government, it needs to stop on both sides.
Well then, we will simply agree to disagree.