Police killing of an unarmed Nebraska man prompts officers to reconsider no-knock warrants
3 months, 1 week ago

Police killing of an unarmed Nebraska man prompts officers to reconsider no-knock warrants

Associated Press  

— Police in Nebraska’s largest city have stopped using some no-knock search warrants, at least for now, after an unarmed Black man was killed by an officer while executing a no-knock warrant last month. Omaha Deputy Police Chief Scott Gray said the use of standard entry no-knock warrants was suspended pending a full review and assessment of best practices, the Omaha World-Herald reported Friday. Omaha Police Officer Adam Vail was part of a SWAT team serving the search warrant during a drug and firearms investigation on Aug. 28 when he fired the single shot that killed Cameron Ford, 37. Authorities across the U.S., including the Omaha police department, began reevaluating the use of no-knock warrants in 2020 following global outcry over the police killing of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky.

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No charges for Nebraska officer who killed a man while serving a no-knock warrant
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No charges for Nebraska officer who killed a man while serving a no-knock warrant

Associated Press  

— A Nebraska prosecutor says he will not file criminal charges against an Omaha police officer who fatally shot an unarmed man while serving a no-knock warrant. Omaha Police Officer Adam Vail was part of a SWAT team serving the search warrant during a drug and firearms investigation on Aug. 28 when he fired the single shot that killed 37-year-old …

No charges filed against police officer who shot and killed Amir Locke in botched no-knock raid
2 years, 8 months ago

No charges filed against police officer who shot and killed Amir Locke in botched no-knock raid

Raw Story  

The Minnesota attorney general and Hennepin County attorney will not charge the Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed 22-year-old Amir Locke during a botched no-knock raid in February. “However, there is insufficient admissible evidence to file criminal charges in this case.” Locke’s killing in the early hours of Feb. 2 set off several days of protests and efforts at …

Police will not be charged in ‘no-knock’ killing of Amir Locke
2 years, 8 months ago

Police will not be charged in ‘no-knock’ killing of Amir Locke

Al Jazeera  

Minnesota prosecutors found no criminal wrongdoing by the SWAT officer who killed the 22-year-old Black man in a US raid. Minnesota prosecutors declined to file charges on Wednesday against a Minneapolis police SWAT team officer who fatally shot Amir Locke while executing an early morning no-knock search warrant in a downtown apartment in February. Body camera video shows an officer …

White House considers expanding limits on ‘no-knock’ warrant
2 years, 10 months ago

White House considers expanding limits on ‘no-knock’ warrant

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is considering expanding a policy that limits the use of “no-knock” warrants by certain federal agents. A “no-knock warrant,” as its name implies, is an order from a judge that allows law enforcement officials with a search warrant to enter a home without announcing their presence first. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday …

Justice Dept. curtails agents’ use of ‘no-knock’ warrants
3 years, 3 months ago

Justice Dept. curtails agents’ use of ‘no-knock’ warrants

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said Tuesday it is curtailing federal agents’ use of “no-knock” warrants — which allow law enforcement agents to enter a home without announcing their presence — and would also prohibit its agents from using chokeholds in most circumstances. The updated policy follows the March 2020 death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot and killed by …

Minneapolis mayor and police chief announce new policy for no-knock warrants
4 years ago

Minneapolis mayor and police chief announce new policy for no-knock warrants

CNN  

CNN — The mayor and police chief of Minneapolis announced Wednesday they’ve issued a new policy regarding the police department’s use of unannounced entry – or no-knock warrants. Officers will now be required to announce their presence and purpose before entering, except in certain circumstances like hostage situations, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said in a …

Minneapolis announces updates to no-knock warrant policy
4 years ago

Minneapolis announces updates to no-knock warrant policy

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis’ mayor and police chief have changed a policy that dictates how officers should carry out so-called no-knock warrants, saying officers will be required to announce their presence as they enter premises, as well as make periodic announcements while inside. This new, no-knock warrant policy will set shared expectations for our community and clear and objective standards within …

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