SCOTUS says coppers don't have to knock when executing a warrant.

I wish the decision went the other way, but honestly, I always thought the knocking was more courtesy than law. I mean, let's face it: If the judge grants a warrant, they're coming into your home whether you like it or not. Not to mention whether you're even home or not. At that point, who cares if they're knocking?

If anything, knocking may have been a good way to save COPS' lives. If they take the time to announce who they are, it might cut down on the number of people shooting at them. It's like, if some guys barge into your home, you're going to fight back. But if they say, "Open up, police! We have a warrant!" You probably are going to think twice about shooting because not only have you possibly done something very wrong to necessitate them coming after you in the first place, but if you shoot them, you'll then have "cop killer" charges to boot.