Knock and announce

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002898",
  "term": "Knock and announce",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The legal requirement for law enforcement officers to knock on a door and announce their presence and purpose before entering a private residence to execute a search warrant or make an arrest. This rule is rooted in the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. Failure to comply may lead to the suppression of evidence, though exceptions exist for exigent circumstances.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/knock-and-announce/"
}