John Blackerby Bad conduct by police officers – Abuse of power

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Georgia

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THE CASE OF JOSH W

In the video Officer Blackerby’s actions in breaching the fence to access the private backyard and subsequently opening the back door raise significant Fourth Amendment concerns. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, requiring that searches of private property be conducted with a warrant or consent. In this case, Blackerby did not have a warrant or visible proof of the Temporary Protective Order (TPO) he was enforcing. As established in Kentucky v. King (2011), law enforcement must adhere to legal standards when entering private property, including having a warrant or obtaining consent. The absence of either here, combined with the fact that no one was present to provide or deny consent, casts doubt on the legality of his actions

“DogFight” the song in the video

IA File / Disciplinary file

BLACKERBY-FILE-1 Download

My favorite record to request. The AXON body cam audit report

Blackerby, John – 6936 – Audit Trail_Redacted Download

Another open records request classic The Garrity Warning!

John has 3

2014-00100 Blackerby,Kapanowski Download

SAFEGUARD THE 4TH AMENDMENT

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution is a critical safeguard against government overreach, protecting citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. It ensures that individuals have the right to privacy in their homes, personal effects, and communications. Specifically, the amendment requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant based on probable cause before conducting searches or seizing property, except in certain limited circumstances.
The importance of the Fourth Amendment lies in its role as a protector of personal liberty and privacy. By placing a check on government power, it prevents arbitrary invasions of people’s private spaces and helps maintain the balance between state authority and individual freedoms. Without the Fourth Amendment, law enforcement agencies could freely intrude into people’s lives, homes, and personal affairs without just cause, leading to potential abuse of power.
This amendment is also foundational in preserving trust between citizens and the government. By requiring judicial oversight through the warrant process, it ensures that searches and seizures are justified, which helps to uphold fairness in law enforcement. The Fourth Amendment reinforces the principle that citizens are entitled to be secure in their own homes and private spaces, free from unwarranted intrusion, thereby protecting the dignity and autonomy of individuals.
In a modern context, the Fourth Amendment is increasingly relevant as digital privacy issues arise, with courts having to decide how these protections apply to personal data, online communications, and surveillance technologies. Its principles ensure that new forms of government intrusion are subject to the same rigorous standards as traditional forms of search and seizure.

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Related case law

Mapp v. Ohio, 367 U.S. 643 (1961)