A "protective sweep" allows an officer to:

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A protective sweep allows an officer to search the immediate area for people who may pose a threat to the safety of the officers or others present. This is typically done in situations where the officer has reasonable suspicion that there may be someone hiding who could potentially ambush or harm the officers. It is not a broad search for drugs or other criminal activity, nor is it intended to obtain arrest warrants.

A "Protective Sweep" Allows an Officer To