SOP 307.3 Entry of a Dwelling to Effect an Arrest

Question 1

An officer may enter a suspect’s dwelling under what five reasons?

Answer 1

1. (e.g., an on-scene investigation has revealed that a felony law violation has just occurred, and the suspect has fled into his dwelling).
2. The anticipated arrest is based upon an arrest warrant or capias.
3. An officer is in fresh pursuit of a person suspected of committing a
   felony law violation.
4. Entry is necessary to prevent or terminate the commission of a serious crime.
5. Consent to enter is granted by a resident.

Question 2

Officers must announce their _______, _______, and make a ________ prior to entering a dwelling.

Answer 2

1. Authority
2. State their purpose
3. Demand for admission

Question 3

Under one circumstance that an officer may enter a suspect’s dwelling is that the anticipated arrest is based upon probable cause developed or obtained as a result of a recent _______ and the circumstances of the crime or character of the suspect make it impractical to first obtain an arrest warrant. Entry based upon the authority of this section
will require ________.

Answer 3

1. Felony

2. Supervisory approval