Can the Police Come Into My Home?

Police can only enter in limited circumstances.

Police can only enter a residence (home) if they are invited in or in other specific circumstances including:

  • with a warrant
  • if they are chasing someone to arrest them and they see the person enter your home
  • to protect people or evidence
  • to answer a 9-1-1 call

If police enter your home without permission and you do not think they have a legal reason to, tell them you do not consent and get their names and badge numbers. 

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