New Jersey Acting AG Restricts Police Use of No-Knock Warrants

New Jersey acting Attorney General Andrew Bruck on Tuesday issued a directive that restricts the use of “no-knock” warrants by police.

Citing “dire consequences” for the safety of both law enforcement officers and residents, Bruck said his directive (pdf) seeks to further regulate the “already-rare application” of no-knock warrants in New Jersey, and establish approval and reporting requirements for instances when they are used.

“I have determined that no-knock warrants present significant risks to public and officer safety, privacy, and community trust, and should be used only in rare and targeted circumstances,” Bruck said in his directive.

“No-knock raids” are where officers barge in without knocking because of fear of violence…. (Excerpts from the Epoch Times)