901.19 Right of officer to break into building

Question 1

If a peace officer fails to gain admittance after she or he has announced her or his authority and purpose in order to make an arrest either by a warrant or when authorized to make an arrest for a felony without a warrant, the officer may use _____ or _____ to enter any building or property where the person to be arrested is or is reasonably believed to be.

Answer 1

all necessary and reasonable force

Question 2

If a peace officer fails to gain admittance after she or he has announced her or his authority and purpose in order to make an arrest either by a warrant or when authorized to make an arrest for a _____ without a warrant, the officer may use all necessary and reasonable force to enter any building or property where the person to be arrested _____ or _____

Answer 2

felony

is or is reasonably believed to be.