[Mouton]

I agree. There might be a very few instances where such a warrant is needed but routine use should be a abated.

[circlecity]

Other than a hostage situation I see no reason for no-knock raids.

[escapefromboston]

I could understand if they suspected a kidnapping victim was in the house (or something similar) but otherwise “no-knock” raids shouldn’t be used. It puts the cop and the person in the house at a needless risk.