https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0001122 homoit0001122 Police raids Dawn raids No-knock raids 2019-05-14 xsd:date 2021-12-08 xsd:date https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0001121 Police harassment https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0002381 Police raids on LGBTQ+-related establishments https://homosaurus.org/v3/homoit0001119 Police Unexpected and unannounced entry into and searches of residences or establishments by law enforcement officers with the aim of using surprise to seize evidence or arrest suspects. Police raids may be undertaken legally using a search warrant or through exigent circumstances, such as probable cause, though the latter is highly subjective and civilians often have little resources to appeal illegal raids.