Officer Goldman Responds to a Call of an Active Shooter

question 50

Multiple Choice

Officer Goldman responds to a call of an active shooter during a home invasion at a local residence.Officer Goldman arrives on the scene and quickly surveys the residence.He and his partner immediately enter the home and see the suspect,who is holding a semiautomatic rifle.They command the suspect to drop his weapon and the suspect complies.Officer Goldman arrests the suspect and searches him. Which aspect of the law allowed the officer to enter the house?

• A)A warrant
• B)Probable cause
• C)Open fields
• D)Just cause

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Definitions:

Examination

A detailed inspection or analysis of an object, person, or situation for the purpose of evaluation.

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in mammals, including humans, that produce milk to feed their young.

Mammal

A class of warm-blooded vertebrate animals characterized by the presence of mammary glands, which females use to feed their young.

Necessary Condition

A condition that must be present for an event to occur, but alone may not be sufficient to cause the event.