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Can police just force entry?
Normally, police need a warrant or your permission to enter your home. However, if they believe someone inside is in immediate danger, or if a serious crime is being committed, they can force entry. In Brentwood, the discovery of explosive devices would certainly meet the threshold for such urgent action.
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