(A) Any LMPD police officer, LMDC officer, or any other Metro law enforcement or public safety official charged with the execution of any search warrant shall be accompanied only by such other persons as may be reasonably necessary for the successful execution of the warrant with all practicable safety.
(B) Before entering the premises, any executing officer as identified in subsection (A) of this section shall:
(1) Physically knock on an entry door to the premises in a manner and duration that can be heard by the occupants;
(2) Clearly and verbally announce as law enforcement having a search warrant in a manner than can be heard by the occupants; and
(3) Absent exigent circumstances, wait a minimum of 15 seconds or for a reasonable amount of time for occupants to respond, whichever is greater, before entering the premises.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 69-2020, approved 6-12-2020)