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what is a reason the police can search your property or home without a search warrant?
the police officers know that someone in the building has a criminal history.
the police officers are aware a crime has been committed in the area.
the police officers feel there is a clear and present danger to themselves or to those around them.
Under legal principles, a warrantless search is permitted when police reasonably believe there is an immediate threat to safety, which falls under the "exigent circumstances" exception. The other options do not meet the legal standard for a warrantless search: mere knowledge of someone's criminal history or awareness of a local crime does not justify bypassing a warrant requirement.
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The police officers feel there is a clear and present danger to themselves or to those around them.