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When is a dog sniffing for illegal substances at an airport acceptable without a warrant?
a. When it takes place in a public place
b. When it occurs when the items or suspect is in police custody
c. When it occurs in a private room
d. When it takes place in the baggage area
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d. When it takes place in the baggage area.
Explanation: In United States v. Place, the Supreme Court held that a canine sniff of luggage in a public place (like an airport terminal or baggage area) is not a “search” under the Fourth Amendment and therefore can be done without a warrant or probable cause. By contrast, using a drug dog to investigate the interior of a private space (see Florida v. Jardines) normally constitutes a search and requires probable cause/warrant. Note also that police may not unreasonably prolong a detention to wait for a dog.
Explanation: In United States v. Place, the Supreme Court held that a canine sniff of luggage in a public place (like an airport terminal or baggage area) is not a “search” under the Fourth Amendment and therefore can be done without a warrant or probable cause. By contrast, using a drug dog to investigate the interior of a private space (see Florida v. Jardines) normally constitutes a search and requires probable cause/warrant. Note also that police may not unreasonably prolong a detention to wait for a dog.
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