No knock entry Washington, DC Viewed 71 times. Posted about 1 year ago in Constitutional Flag as objectionable If a police officer is walking a footbeat and hears what sound like screams coming from inside of a home, can the officer make entry in to the home (like kicking the door down) without knocking first? - Is this your question? Add additional information Answer this question Add to list Share this Answers (1) Michael E Hendrickson This attorney is licensed in Dist. of Columbia. Posted about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable Kicking the door down prior to a quick knock, would make no sense, and would likely violate established police procedure for that particular jurisdiction. 1 0 Helpful Not helpful Back to Search Results Ask a Question Get free answers from real lawyers. Question Question details City and state Required Next question: Lability Previous question: Adopted Nephew wants to Adopt Biological Mother who is the sister of his adoptive parent.