no-knock raid
Surprise police entry
A no-knock raid is a forced entry by law enforcement without announcing their presence beforehand.
Police typically must knock and identify themselves before entering, but no-knock warrants authorize immediate entry—usually to prevent destruction of evidence or when officers face anticipated danger.
These raids are controversial because of their violence and potential for fatal errors: The no-knock raid killed a woman asleep in her bed.
- warrantFormal authorization document
- SWATElite police squad
- flashbangNon-lethal light-sound munition
- breachBreaking of agreement
- doorHinged room barrier
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