Knock-and-announce rule

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002899",
  "term": "Knock-and-announce rule",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal principle requiring law enforcement officers to knock, announce their presence and purpose, and wait a reasonable amount of time before forcibly entering a dwelling to execute a search warrant. This rule aims to protect privacy, prevent violence, and avoid property damage. It is derived from the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/knock-and-announce-rule/"
}