When serving a warrant at a person's home, police are required to knock and announce their presence before entering.

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The "knock-and-announce" rule is a legal principle in the United States requiring law enforcement officers to knock and announce their presence and purpose before entering a residence to execute a search warrant, except in certain circumstances where exceptions apply (e.g., exigent circumstances).

When Serving a Warrant at a Person's Home, Police Are