To the dismay of two residents disturbed at the scene, the cops had busted the wrong complex. Yet, this isn’t an uncommon occurrence among police officers. Almost every week across the country, reports of cops raiding the wrong address and residents suffering due to the incompetence of these cops are heard. Yet, the police at the BPD reacted differently than some law enforcement in this situation.
According to Boise Weekly:
“This error is rare and certainly regrettable,” stated Eugene Smith, deputy chief of Operations for the Boise Police Department … “The two people … were understandably startled, yet very cooperative and after the situation was explained by officers, appeared to understand,” BPD stated in the news release. “Officers offered to provide hotel accommodations to the two occupants. They declined and were able to make other arrangements. An officer stayed posted at the apartment throughout the night to keep it secure. Officers immediately contacted property managers to begin repair on the minor damage.”
According to Smith, “Officers apologized to the apartment occupants and quickly began to do all they could to make it right including paying for repairs and securing the apartment.”
Unlike many cases of raids at the wrong address across the country, the BPD was actually remorseful for their actions and did everything they could do to make the situation right. Good for them.
Source: Boise Weekly
Difference between Police Officers and Cops ! BRAVO ZULU
As far as police conducting raids. Go for it. I support law enforcement. But not blind law enforcement. If you’re going to bust into some ones home a toss explosives and put guns in their faces make sure you have the right place. They never would have had to spend tax dollars to fix the place if they had the right house.