True. Police officers usually need probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant. Probable cause means that there must be sufficient evidence to believe that a crime has been committed, and that the person to be arrested is likely the one who committed it. However, the specific requirements for probable cause may vary depending on the jurisdiction.
False. Police officers need probable cause to make an arrest, not to obtain an arrest warrant. To obtain a warrant, they must present their probable cause to a judge or magistrate who will review the information and determine if there is enough evidence to issue the warrant.
True. Police officers generally need probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant. Probable cause refers to a reasonable belief or evidence that a crime has been committed and the person to be arrested is responsible for it. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures, and requires that arrest warrants be based on probable cause.
