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Your field training officer (FTO) feels that you need to be more familiar with the exceptions to the search warrant requirement in amendment rights. In fact, he admits to having only a limited amount of knowledge concerning the various exceptions. He directs you to research the issue.

1. Select one exception you agree with and one you do not and explain the reasons for the position you chose?

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Your field training officer (FTO) feels that you need to be more familiar with the exceptions to the search warrant requirement in amendment rights. In fact, he admits to having only a limited amount of knowledge concerning the various exceptions. He directs you to research the issue. This solution selects one exception that a person might agree with and one she/he does not and explains the reasons for the position.

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