5. Post Search Process

Question 1

What are the scenarios where compensation may or may not be paid?

Answer 1

1. Execution of a SW or power is justified - compensation will seldom be paid.
2. Execution of a SW/power is not justified by the outcome but the grounds for execution were sound - compensation is unlikely to be paid.
3. Unjustified damaged caused in execution - compensation may be available.
4. Mistake made in execution - compensation likely.
5. Entry under s14 - compensation seldom paid.

Question 2

Where a claim arises,a report should be directed to the District Commander with what info?

Answer 2

• circumstances the SW/power were executed
• grounds for execution
• damage caused and associated circumstances
• outcome of SW/power
• details of owner and occupiers of property
• nature and basis of claim
• any steps taken by Police or owner to prevent further loss or damage

Question 3

Premises should not be left unoccupied or insecure after forced entry. All effort should be made to ensure security meaning…

Answer 3

• liaising with the owner/occupier to secure property
• at the occupier/owner request, engaging a contractor to secure at occupier cost
• attending staff erect a temporary repair where feasible.