Lik

IIRC, Mr. Wu didn't speak English, and to me, that was the deciding factor that led to the unfortunate turn of events. Had Mr. Wu been able to communicate with the police, then most certainly the beating wouldn't have happened. Or at least, he would only get a little roughed up instead of being beaten into the pulp that he was.

警察入屋前不是要先得搜令嗎？事主究竟是否有杈拒絕開门？有冇人知？
CWong 發表於 2010-11-4 11:51

Under normal, regular circumstances, we do not need to allow police into our private properties when they do not have a search warrant. But should they have a search warrant, then of course you need to let them in.

In an emergency (such was what took place for Mr. Wu), I'd fully expect the law the grant front line officers the right to "break and enter" should they see the need to do so.

-Lik

Lik

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habitrailspace 發表於 2010-11-4 15:20

If you think about it, the extra power they've been bestowed with is for the citizen's protection as long as it does not get abused. For example, if you are held hostage in your house by a robber, would you rather have the police bust through the door to rescue you, or would you rather wait for them to get a search warrant from the courts first?

The key here is not to abuse the power they have been given. In Mr. Wu's case, the cops made at least 2 serious mistake (getting the address wrong and using excessive force on Mr. Wu). The VPD apologized for both of mistakes, but no disciplinary action has been given to the officiers.

-Lik