> ... we seriously need to revisit how no-knock warrants are issued and executed in this country. <
I couldn’t agree more. Unfortunately, no-knock raids are just another part of the militarization of our police forces. Cops today often dress like soldiers. So it’s no surprise that they often act like soldiers, and not like police officers.
There was a gun incident near where I live the other day. The cops showed up in these olive drab armored vehicles. I get the armored part. By why the army olive drab? Maybe that’s not a big deal. But it sure sends the wrong message.
“By why the army olive drab?”
Because people associate it with the military, and people fear and respect the military more than they do cops. So the cops are hoping to get some vicarious fear and respect by playing dress up.