Which doctrine permits officers to notice and use as evidence items that are visible to them when they are in a location that they are permitted to be?

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The plain view doctrine allows officers to use items as evidence if they are visible to them while they are in a location that they are permitted to be, without needing a warrant. The other options (public safety doctrine, exigent circumstances doctrine, stop and frisk) are separate legal doctrines with different requirements and justifications.

Which Doctrine Permits Officers to Notice and Use as Evidence