A search without a warrant may be lawful if the court finds that certain “exigent circumstances” existed at the time of the search that required police to take immediate action to ensure their safety or to secure and preserve evidence before obtaining judicial authorization (warrant) and in which it was not feasible to obtain judicial authorization before executing a search or seizure.

Safety is a paramount concern in these situations. The module will cover the proper procedures and legal authorities to ensure all people involved, will be safe and secure.