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Task: Forced Entry into a Dwelling
Before forcing entry into a dwelling based on a warrant or exigent LLRMI - DEMO
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Wilson v. Arkansas, 514 U.S. 927 (1995).

circumstances, officer must knock and announce their presence and purpose
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before such forced entry (such forced entry would include walking in an
unlocked door unannounced) is made unless:

• The officer’s purpose is already known to the occupant.

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When the personal safety of the officer or others would be jeopardized by the
announcement.
When the delay caused by the announcement may enable the suspect to
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escape.

When a prisoner has escaped and retreated to his home.
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When the announcement may cause evidence to be destroyed.

Note: Where warrant is sought and “no-knock” is anticipated, outline the reasons
from the list above in the warrant application.
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