The no-knock entry is reasonable if officers have ________ that obeying the knock-and-announce rule would be dangerous or futile or would hamper effective investigation.
A) Reasonable suspicion
B) Some suspicion
C) A hunch
D) Exclusionary evidence

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The correct answer is "A) Reasonable suspicion" because for a no-knock entry to be considered reasonable, law enforcement officers must have a reasonable suspicion that knocking and announcing their presence would be dangerous, futile, or would otherwise inhibit the effectiveness of the investigation. This standard is based on the need to balance the intrusiveness of the entry with the safety of officers and the integrity of the investigation.

The No-Knock Entry Is Reasonable If Officers Have ________ That