A warrantless protective sweep of a residence by the police who are making a lawful arrest in the residence is considered to be legal if the police have ________ that the residence may contain an individual who poses a danger to the officers or to others.

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A warrantless protective sweep is considered legal if the police have a reasonable suspicion that the residence may contain individuals posing a danger. This standard is lower than probable cause and does not require proof beyond a reasonable doubt or rely on mere hunches.

A Warrantless Protective Sweep of a Residence by the Police