Sheriff Quentin Miller bans no-knock warrants in policy

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Press release from Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office:

Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller has released a new policy titled “Searches/Search Warrants” that bans the use of no-knock warrants.

“This ban on no-knock warrants is both an officer safety and public safety measure. Entering a residence or business without giving notification is a high-risk endeavor for our personnel and all involved, that level of risk is not warranted,” says Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller.

The 21-page policy reads in part:
“Before entering, deputies must knock and give appropriate notice of their identity and purpose to the person in apparent control of the premises to be entered. After announcing their identity and purpose, and if the deputies believe that admittance is being denied or unreasonably delayed, the force necessary to complete the entry may be used.”

The policy is effective after an internal review that included supervisors from across the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office.

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One thought on “Sheriff Quentin Miller bans no-knock warrants in policy”

  1. Richard B.

    Are there a few local law enforcement folks who think the new policy is another obstacle placed in the way of apprehending criminals?
    Sort of like playing “hide and seek” where the cops have to count up to ten to allow the drug traffickers time to hide.

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