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FORCIBLE ENTRY, PART 2 (EXCUSE AND TRICKERY)

NCJ Number
28890
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1975
Length
0 pages
Annotation
PART OF A TWO-FILM SERIES (SEE NCJ-28889), THIS FILM COVERS CIRCUMSTANCES THAT EXCUSE COMPLIANCE WITH KNOCK AND NOTICE PROCEDURES AND EXPLAINS WHEN THE USE OF TRICKERY IS LEGAL FOR EFFECTING ENTRY BY POLICE OFFICERS.
Abstract
THIS FILM IS A SERIES OF VIGNETTES THAT ILLUSTRATE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT EXCUSE NON-COMPLIANCE WITH KNOCK AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS. THESE TYPES OF SITUATIONS INCLUDE EMERGENCIES, PERILOUS SITUATIONS CALLING FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION, AND PREVIOUS OR CONCURRENT CONSENT TO ENTER GIVEN BY A LANDLORD OR OWNER. THIS FILM ALSO COVERS THE USE OF RUSE OR SUBTERFUGE TO GAIN ENTRY SUCH AS THE USE OF UNDERCOVER APPAREL BY THE OFFICERS. A TRAINING MANUAL THAT EXPLAINS THE LAW AND CONTAINS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ACCOMPANIES THE FILM. (SNI ABSTRACT)