Worst part of it is the search and all results thereof will probably get tossed, and the BG go free as a result of illegal search.gigag04 wrote:I think this is a loose-loose scenario for LE. Do what it takes to catch a bad guy, and run the risk of crossing the line.
Let him go, and you'll get accused of being lazy, corrupt, or incapable.
I think they missed it here, but I'm definitely not claiming to have the answer, especially in the heat of the moment.
Hopefully it's a learning point for all involved and a better, more thought out response can be called upon in the future.
So not only do 19 law abiding citizens have their rights violated, it will have all been for nothing.