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green73
07-12-2014, 06:24 AM
DURHAM, NC — A dubious police tactic has come to light, in which officers used falsified information in order to gain ‘consent’ to search private properties without a warrant.

Officers in Durham have apparently discovered that they can create the legal pretext for a search by lying about calls to 9-1-1 emergency services that never actually took place. The tactic is apparently legal — and commonplace — according to an officer’s sworn statements. WTVD-TV explains:


A Durham police officer admitted under oath that he lied in order to gain entry to a home and to serve an outstanding warrant.

During a court hearing last May, court officials say he told a District Court judge that it was a common practice within Durham’s police department.

He said he knocked on a resident’s door, claiming police had received a 9-1-1 hang up call. But, it never happened.

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http://www.policestateusa.com/2014/police-faked-911-calls-to-search-homes/

tod evans
07-12-2014, 06:28 AM
I hold the district attorney personally responsible for every unscrupulous act his minions perpatrate on the citizenry....

Suzanimal
07-12-2014, 06:38 AM
During a court hearing last May, court officials say he told a District Court judge that it was a common practice within Durham’s police department.


Lopez said his department immediately launched an internal investigation. If the officer's claims prove to be true, it would be a clear violation of department policy and in some legal circles, a violation of the Constitution.

Lopez didn't rule out some form of discipline for officers found in violation of the department's policy. He also emphasized his staff is only aware of this single incident.

http://abc11.com/news/i-team-dpd-accused-of--faking-911-calls/172684/

The Chief's lying to cover his ass. This is one instance where I think the cop might actually get fired or at least "re-educated".

jkr
07-12-2014, 07:56 AM
MANUFACTURING
DISSENT

devil21
07-12-2014, 04:16 PM
Reminds me of that other case where SCOTUS ruled "anonymous 911 calls" on the highway were sufficient to stop drivers absent any other reasonable suspicion. Im not naive enough to think this is all something new but it's sure coming out publicly. Inaction and/or ignorance equals acceptance.

pcosmar
07-12-2014, 04:21 PM
Police Lie

Color me surprised :rolleyes:
(what color is that?)

Anti Federalist
07-12-2014, 04:23 PM
4th Amendment?

Never fucking heard of it.

Just another day in the Soyuz...

Anti Federalist
07-12-2014, 04:27 PM
Police Lie

Color me surprised :rolleyes:
(what color is that?)

That they do, they admit it, it's "legal" and they do it all the time.

They will lie to trip you up and convict you with your own words, regardless of guilt.

Do. Not. Talk. To. Cops.

This goes here:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wXkI4t7nuc