Quote Originally Posted by Ranger View Post
Yea, but how do you really combat that? If someone kicks in my door screaming they are the Sheriff and have a warrant how do you know it's not true.
Life is all about managing statistical probability.

I operate under the assumption that since I don't engage in illegal activity that would draw a dynamic entry team to my door that the percentage probability that it is criminals posing as police and not the police themselves is significantly greater. Furthermore while we are all familiar with the idea that occasionally police SWAT teams make mistakes, end up at the wrong door or get bad intel, those events are still very very rare.

So the statistical probability is that its criminals attempting a home invasion robbery. I will respond accordingly.

Quote Originally Posted by TS12000 View Post
That's my point the performance of no-knocks creates that situation. Is some not flushed dope worth the lives of innocent civilians and officers? I don't think so
I agree, the policies regarding no-knocks need serious revision.

Frankly the only legitimate reason for our police to engage in such para-military activity is in an active shooter or hostage rescue situation. Period.