The so-called sneak-and-peek searches are a controversial component to law enforcement and counter...

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The so-called sneak-and-peek searches are a controversial component to law enforcement and counter terrorism investigations. Explain what they are, what the rules are that govern their use, and what are some of the primary criticisms, listed in the text.

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What are Sneak and Peek searches?
A sneak and peek search as the name suggest is a controversial way of conducting a search by the police office by physically entering into a premises, which may be a private home or a commercial one without the permission and knowledge from the occupants or the owners. That is the reason this way of search is also considered as controversial as it hampers the society mind set and is a dangerous and radical threat to civil rights and to the security of all our homes and persons. So in a sneak and peek search warrant at time ethics are compromised and is also called as a delayed notice warrant or covert entry search warrant into a premises by breaking. This was first seen to be used in investigations in the US, under the USA Patriot act in 2001.
These searches were started and used to investigate in critical crimes and counter terrorism activities. These searches are also done in related drug manufacturing investigations, to get evidences form the premises for chemicals.

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