î мцšт вяздк чфµ Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Police officers in Indiana are upset over a new law allowing residents to use deadly force against public servants, including law enforcement officers, who unlawfully enter their homes. It was signed by Republican Governor Mitch Daniels in March. The first of its kind in the United States, the law was adopted after the state Supreme Court went too far in one of its rulings last year, according to supporters. The case in question involved a man who assaulted an officer during a domestic violence call. The court ruled that there was “no right to reasonably resist unlawful entry by police officers.” The National Rifle Association lobbied for the new law, arguing that the court decision had legalized police to commit unjustified entries. Tim Downs, president of the Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police, which opposed the legislation, said the law could open the way for people who are under the influence or emotionally distressed to attack officers in their homes. “It’s just a recipe for disaster,” Downs told Bloomberg. “It just puts a bounty on our heads.” http://www.allgov.com/Top_Stories/ViewNews/Indiana_First_State_to_Allow_Citizens_to_Shoot_Law_Enforcement_Officers_120611 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 If I can't break into your house without just cause why should a police officer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denguin Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I personally disagree with such a law... Just seems like a time bomb waiting to blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I cant wait to hear the Bollywood version of F... Tha Police ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Evil Twin Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I personally disagree with such a law... Just seems like a time bomb waiting to blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denguin Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Better pigs than innocent veterans in their beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Better pigs than innocent veterans in their beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Evil Twin Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 That story, while it disgusts me... The SWAT officers had full authority to enter the home, so it's irrelavent to the topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhas Hand Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 As sad as this is, they did have a warrent, so they were justified on entering the home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsedin33 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Usually the people who would shoot a cop on their property are the ones with a shoot first ask questions later mentality, which is why this seems dangerous. However, this does make sense to me in regards to protecting civilians rights, rights that are getting far and few between these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellins Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Better pigs than innocent veterans in their beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfxHaley Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Calling police officers pigs on the internet? That must take a lot of guts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannik freaking hansen Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 If I can't break into your house without just cause why should a police officer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLumme Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 This is certain to end well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Shakermaker Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Better pigs than innocent veterans in their beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I cant wait to hear the Bollywood version of F... Tha Police ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 and just is how one to know if the cops are entering lawfully? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 and just is how one to know if the cops are entering lawfully? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Evil Twin Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Calling police officers pigs on the internet? That must take a lot of guts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire_Spiky Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I think it will really depend on how they classify unlawful entry. Sometimes police need to get into someones house and for the right reasons they should be allowed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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