When officers are acting in their first responder role and attempting to resolve an emergency situation, statements made by those involved may be considered ________ for the purposes of the Sixth Amendment confrontation clause.

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Statements made in the context of emergency situations where officers are acting as first responders are generally considered nontestimonial. This is because the primary purpose of such interactions is to address an ongoing emergency, not to create evidence for use at trial.

When Officers Are Acting in Their First Responder Role and Attempting