What I really dislike about the situation:
1.) The police were called by a neighbor claiming someone had a gun...
-> Fine, someone is scared about a gun that was not found by the police...did this guy make that part up to make things more serious?
2.) The police entered the residence with guns drawn, no warrant.
-> Is it really necessary/legal to enter without knocking? I understand the police can't assume that everything is legit, but in the event that things are legit, I know I'd be upset if I was treated that way as a legally armed and carrying citizen. I mean, if someone calls the police because I'm open carrying, I'd be really upset if they came in my house guns drawn.
3.) When Corll arrived, the men were on the ground in the driveway and
police were checking their IDs to make sure they were valid, according to the
lawsuit.
...further on in the article...
During the hearing, Corll testified that because none of the men had picture IDs,
police obtained their names, dates of birth, social security numbers and addresses.
How can they check IDs if no one has them? Why was anyone detained for any period of time after no gun was found and everyone checked out without any warrants, etc?
The police have a tough job and I'm not bashing them, but these are some serious issues here. I'm not a big fan of lottery by lawsuit, but unlawful actions can't be allowed, by the public or the police.
Seems to me that if the police barge into a house and if the " legal " occupant realizes they are cops, they probably will live. If not, they can be shot as BGs.