[behzinlea]

The lesson the cops want to send to the public at large is, "The timing and fact of your summary execution are completely at my discretion. So drop to the floor on your face and cower when I say 'Police!' when I kick your door in, and I might allow you to live."

The lesson bad guys (other than cops) get is, "Damn! This is too easy. All I have to do is kick a door in and scream 'Police! Search warrant!' and even the most innocent and well-armed home owner is going to drop his weapon, hit the floor, and involuntarily wet himself. Thanks for conditioning my victims for me, Mr. Trigger Happy Policeman."

[Westbrook]

Perfectly rendered.

No-knock entries are *UNCONSTITUTIONAL*!!!!

If you think there’s a danger, you need to find another way to get the perp.

But entries *MUST ALWAYS* be preceeded by a knock and the presentation of a warrant.