The Fourth Amendment mandates that police officers have probable cause in order to make an arrest.

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The Fourth Amendment outlines that citizens have a right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, and that warrants must be issued based on probable cause. This applies to arrests made by police officers as well. A police officer must have probable cause to make an arrest, without which the arrest may be considered unreasonable and a violation of the Fourth Amendment.

The Fourth Amendment Mandates That Police Officers Have Probable Cause