JOURNAL ARTICLE

Incident characteristics of fatal forcible entry warrant raids in the USA (2010–6).

  • Published In: Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice, 2024, v. 18. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Perez, Nicholas M; Whitehouse, Emilie 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on fatal forcible entry warrant raids (FEWRs) by law enforcement in the USA from 2010 to 2016, analyzing nationwide trends and characteristics of these incidents. Using a public database, the study finds that Black and African American civilians are disproportionately represented among fatalities, with most fatal FEWRs occurring during drug warrant executions. Approximately one-quarter of fatalities involved unarmed civilians, and while most cases did not lead to charges against officers, about one-quarter resulted in civil lawsuits. The research contributes to the limited empirical data on FEWRs, highlighting the common features of these raids and their impact on affected individuals and communities.

Additional Information

  • Source:Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice. 2024/01, Vol. 18, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1752-4512
  • DOI:10.1093/police/paae129
  • Accession Number:184072979
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