In Maryland v.___________, the Supreme Court approved of protective sweeps on reasonable suspicion for officer protection while making an arrest or search.

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In Maryland v. Buie, the Supreme Court approved of protective sweeps on reasonable suspicion for officer protection while making an arrest or search. The case involved the search of the defendant's home, during which a protective sweep was made without a warrant, and evidence was found that led to his arrest. The Supreme Court held that the protective sweep was permissible under the Fourth Amendment, as the officers had reasonable suspicion that the defendant's confederates might be present and pose a danger to them.

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