In which of the following situations would a police officer not be able to act without a warrant due to exigent circumstances?

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Exigent circumstances allow police officers to act without a warrant if they believe that waiting for a warrant would lead to the escape of a suspect, the destruction of evidence, or some other consequence that would undermine their investigation. However, if a police officer believes probable cause does not yet exist, they cannot act without a warrant, as probable cause is a prerequisite for both obtaining a warrant and acting in exigent circumstances.

In Which of the Following Situations Would a Police Officer