The determination held that officers have the right to search areas where another individual may be hiding that could launch an unexpected attack in the area of arrest, including closets and piles of clothing (FindLaw, n.d.). Officers conducting an arrest within a suspect’s home are at a disadvantage as compared to an arrest conducted in an open environment. The confined area of a residence creates a substantial risk to officer safety due to the unknown configuration as well as numerous areas another individual could be hiding in wait to attack officers. The Supreme Court found that a search of the immediate area is reasonable to ensure the safety of the arresting officers. This decision was correct in my opinion, without this determination the safety of officers would be greatly
The determination held that officers have the right to search areas where another individual may be hiding that could launch an unexpected attack in the area of arrest, including closets and piles of clothing (FindLaw, n.d.). Officers conducting an arrest within a suspect’s home are at a disadvantage as compared to an arrest conducted in an open environment. The confined area of a residence creates a substantial risk to officer safety due to the unknown configuration as well as numerous areas another individual could be hiding in wait to attack officers. The Supreme Court found that a search of the immediate area is reasonable to ensure the safety of the arresting officers. This decision was correct in my opinion, without this determination the safety of officers would be greatly