Answer:
In general, officers are permitted to conduct a protective search or sweep of the premises when they have reasonable grounds to believe that a person within the premises is in immediate need of assistance or a perpetrator is present.
Step-by-step explanation:
The description above refers to what is called a protective sweep. After an arrest, officers are allowed to conduct a quick search of the house or area around them. The sole purpose of a protective sweep is, as its names suggests, protection. Officers are looking to protect themselves or assist anyone in need. The search should not take longer than necessary to confirm danger or need for assistance.