An officer is executing a search warrant. That officer must knock on the door to the residence and announce his or her presence before entering the residence (unless there are specific exigent circumstances).

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This is known as the "knock-and-announce" rule and is required under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, unless there are specific exigent circumstances such as the risk of danger to officers or others, the destruction of evidence, or a suspect fleeing.

An Officer Is Executing a Search Warrant