In Which of the Following Circumstances Would Police Officers Be

question 12

Multiple Choice

In which of the following circumstances would police officers be required to "knock and announce" their presence before executing a search warrant?

• A)Officers are told by an informant that a home's occupant plans to shoot any officer that comes to their door.
• B)Officers are aware that the occupant of the home is armed and dangerous.
• C)Officers have a warrant to search for drugs, but when coming up to the residence, they hear the occupants say, "Quick, flush it down the toilet!" followed by running footsteps.
• D)Officers have a warrant to search for drugs, but the occupants of the house do not appear to be home.

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