Officers who are lawfully in a residence due to hot pursuit of a fleeing suspect may search the entire residence for other persons who may pose a threat to the officers.

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The "hot pursuit" doctrine allows officers to enter a residence without a warrant if they are chasing a suspect. Once inside, they can conduct a protective sweep to ensure their safety by checking for other individuals who might pose a threat.

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