Officers knock on a door of an apartment being rented by a male suspect. A female opens the door and the officers ask her if the suspect is home. She says "Not right now," but the officers don't believe her and want permission to enter and look for themselves. They have no warrant or other justification. What should the officer's do first?

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The officers should first confirm if the woman has the authority to grant or deny consent to search the premises by asking if she lives there.

Officers Knock on a Door of an Apartment Being Rented