Question

What must an officer of the law normally do to obtain a warrant for search??

Answer 1

They must prove they there is a reason for them to search. They do this by providing a probable cause such as a scent.

Answer 2

To obtain a warrant, law enforcement officers must show that there is probable cause to believe a search is justified. Ya, gotta prove to a judge you have an actual reason for the search and not jus cuz, you bored.