301 - Search and Seizure

Question 1

Under no circumstances shall an officer ever keep an original signed search warrant that has been issued by a _____.

Answer 1

Judge

Question 2

Executing law enforcement officers, will within ____ days of the service of the warrant and upon return of the inventory and signature of the Judge, hand carry the original warrant to felony intake.

Answer 2

10

Question 3

If the warrant is not served in a timely manner the original signed warrants will be returned to felony intake within ____ days.

Answer 3

15

Question 4

Completed search warrant case files from the Patrol Division and reports from the Investigations Division must be delivered to the Narcotics/Vice Section with ______ working days of the conclusion of the investigation.

Answer 4

10

Question 5

Warrantless search exceptions:

Answer 5

Protective sweep
Exigent circumstances 
Arrest
Consent
Hot Pursuit
Inventory 
Terry stop

Question 6

If officers reasonably believe that there is evidence of a crime in a residence or other property, and that such evidence would dissipate or be destroyed before a search warrant could be obtained, entry may be made for the purpose of preserving that evidence.

Answer 6

Evanescent Evidence