Officers who have lawfully entered a residence may conduct a "_________" of the residence if they reasonably believe that a person posing a threat to the police is on the premises.

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A protective sweep is a limited search of a residence or building conducted by law enforcement to locate individuals who may pose a threat to officer safety or to prevent the destruction of evidence. It is only allowed if the officers have a reasonable belief that there is a dangerous person in the premises.

Officers Who Have Lawfully Entered a Residence May Conduct a "_________