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Do you have a citation for that? AFAIU breaking down the door is only allowed with a knock-less warrant, in which case it’s not a mistake.

> An aggrieved citizen might also have a claim for civil liability against the officer or the law enforcement agency for certain unreasonable actions taken in the search. The basis for such claims could include invasion of privacy, trespass, or property damage.




A web search turns up loads of cases where the police bashed in the wrong door simply because they are morons. Here's one that was expensive for them (for the city anyway): https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2021/01/13/brighton-f...


that came out of taxpayer's / insurance budget

that did not come out of the police budget




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