Search Warrants

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Detectives who decided to use a SWAT team to execute a search warrant, even though they knew a homicide suspect was already in custody, are entitled to qualified immunity, the Eight Circuit <a href="http://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/SWAT.pdf"><strong>ruled</strong></a>. The SWAT team used a flash bang grenade, injuring two elderly residents and a two-year-old child. </span>

OMAHA, Neb. – Detectives who decided to use a SWAT team to execute a search warrant, even though they knew a homicide suspect was already in custody, are entitled to qualified immunity, the Eighth Circuit ruled . The SWAT team used a flash bang grenade, injuring two elderly residents and a two-year-old child.

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