503 Obtaining and Executing Arrest Warrants

Question 1

.01 INTRODUCTION
C. It is the duty of every officer to execute an arrest warrant in the manner provided by law, by the guidelines established in this procedure, and by adhering to each respective unit’s standard operating procedures. An officer does not refuse to execute a valid warrant on other than _____ _____.

Answer 1

legal grounds.

Question 2

.01 INTRODUCTION
D. It is the duty of every officer to seek an arrest warrant in the manner provided by law, by the guidelines established in this procedure, and by adhering to each respective unit’s _____ ______ ______. An arrest warrant shall be sought as soon as practical for ______ crimes when the danger or threat to the public requires immediate action, rather than filing the case at-large.

Answer 2

standard operating procedures

violent

Question 3

.02 GENERAL PROCEDURES
A. When planning to execute a ____ ____ arrest warrant, or where there is a probability forced entry will be needed to gain entry, each member involved in the execution of an arrest warrant will wear body armor.

Answer 3

high risk

Question 4

.02 GENERAL PROCEDURES
C. Military regulations require documentation prior to the delivery of military personnel to civilian authorities. Therefore, officers entering a military installation for the purpose of affecting an arrest must ______ a copy of the arrest warrant and contact the military police unit assigned to the installation prior to making the arrest.

Answer 4

possess

Question 5

.02 GENERAL PROCEDURES

D. At the time of arrest, officers read SAPD Form _________, to all persons arrested under a warrant.

Answer 5

66-E, Rights Warning

Question 6

.02 GENERAL PROCEDURES
G. Officers routinely initiate a warrant check on persons they have lawfully stopped. However, such persons are generally detained no more than______ minutes. The detention may exceed thirty (30) minutes in circumstances when the officer has ______ ______ an arrest warrant is outstanding for the person.

Answer 6

thirty (30)

reasonable suspicion

Question 7

.04 WARRANTS ORIGINATING IN THE STATE
A. An officer may execute a misdemeanor or felony arrest warrant issued by any court within the _____ __ _____ any
place within the corporate limits of the City of San Antonio providing:
1. The place is a public place;
2. The officer is in a ____ he has a lawful right to be;
3. The place is the residence of the person named in a felony warrant or is where the officer has probable cause to
believe the person is presently living;
4. The place is a private place or residence named in a search warrant, provided the officer has the search warrant
in his possession; and
5. If the warrant is issued by a _____ of an incorporated city or town in a county other than Bexar County, the warrant is properly endorsed, according to Chapter 15, Article 15.07, of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Answer 7

State of Texas
place
mayor

Question 8

.04 WARRANTS ORIGINATING IN THE STATE
B. Officers do not execute arrest warrants outside the corporate limits of the City of San Antonio, unless:
1. The officer is in ________ of the person to be arrested, in which case he proceeds according to GM Procedure 609, Emergency Vehicle Operation, or
2. The officer is acting in _______ with an officer of the jurisdiction where the warrant is to be executed.

Answer 8

“hot pursuit”

conjunction

Question 9

.06 VERIFICATION OF WARRANT INFORMATION
A. Class B Misdemeanor through Felony Arrest Warrants
1. Even though a computer check reveals an outstanding class B misdemeanor through felony arrest warrant for a person and justifies the detention of the person, officers must obtain certain information to verify the warrant is active. The following information is required prior to booking persons arrested for a class B misdemeanor
through felony arrest warrant:
a. The name, date of birth, and other identifiers of the person named in the warrant;
b. The warrant number;
c. The offense charged;
d. The name of the ____ issuing the warrant; and
e. The _____ classification of the person named in the warrant, if the warrant is issued by a court outside of Bexar County.

Answer 9

court

fingerprint

Question 10

.06 VERIFICATION OF WARRANT INFORMATION
4. Should a person who has been detained and transported to the Bexar County Jail or City Magistrates office for
verification of a class B misdemeanor through felony arrest warrant be found not wanted on any charge, he is
then transported:
a. To the scene of ____ _____; or
b. If more practical, to another location of his choosing with approval of the officer’s _____.

Answer 10

initial contact

supervisor

Question 11

.06 VERIFICATION OF WARRANT INFORMATION
B. Class C Misdemeanor Arrest Warrants
1. Even though a computer check reveals an outstanding class C misdemeanor arrest warrant for a person and justifies the detention of the person, officers must obtain certain information to verify the warrant is active. The following information is required prior to booking persons arrested for a class C misdemeanor arrest warrant.
a. The name, date of birth, and other identifiers of the person named in the warrant, and
b. The _____ number (traffic citation number or misdemeanor citation number).

Answer 11

warrant

Question 12

.06 VERIFICATION OF WARRANT INFORMATION
B. Class C Misdemeanor Arrest Warrants
2. Should there be probable cause to believe there is an outstanding class C misdemeanor arrest warrant; the
person detained for verification of the warrant is held at the place of contact until the warrant is confirmed active either by MDT message from the issuing agency or verbally by the Communications Unit dispatcher. If the class C misdemeanor arrest warrant is confirmed, the person is then returned to the City of San Antonio ______ _____.

Answer 12

Detention Center

Question 13

.07 PLANNED EXECUTIONS OF ARREST WARRANTS
1. If the location is a ____ ____ residence, absent exigent circumstances or consent, a search warrant is obtained and possessed before entering the premise. If consent to enter the premises to search for the wanted person is granted, officers will complete and have the _______ person sign SAPD Form
____ Consent for Search of Private Premises.

Answer 13

third party
consenting
#2091-C,

Question 14

.07 PLANNED EXECUTIONS OF ARREST WARRANTS
C. Prior to Executing any Class B Misdemeanor through felony warrants:
2. Officers will utilize SAPD Form ____, Police Arrest/Search Warrant Checklist, for Class B Misdemeanor through Felony Arrest Warrants or any crimes of ______.

Answer 14

#8-PWC
violence

Question 15

.07 PLANNED EXECUTIONS OF ARREST WARRANTS
E. When planning to execute a high risk and/or unannounced arrest warrant, a single officer (other than the officer in
charge) will be assigned by the warrant execution supervisor as the ______ _____.
1. The Verification Officer is responsible for positively identifying the correct location where the warrant will be executed and for directing the entry team to the correct location. The Verification Officer will confirm the ______ or warrant location description named in the warrant and warrant affidavit is the same as the address or location description where the warrant will be executed.

Answer 15

Verification Officer

address

Question 16

.07 PLANNED EXECUTIONS OF ARREST WARRANTS
E. When planning to execute a high risk and/or unannounced arrest warrant, a single officer (other than the officer in
charge) will be assigned by the warrant execution supervisor as the Verification Officer.
2. The name of the Verification Officer will be listed on the SAPD Form ____ , Operational Plan, and on SAPD Form ____.

Answer 16

#OP-2003
#8-PWC

Question 17

.08 PLANNED FORCED ENTRY
A. In planning a forced entry, the warrant __________ reviews SAPD Form #8-PWC. This form is designed to determine the degree of probability of death or serious bodily injury.

Answer 17

execution supervisor

Question 18

.08 PLANNED FORCED ENTRY
B. When the warrant execution supervisor determines a high probability of death or serious bodily injury exists, the supervisor, or his designee shall contact a _____ _____ and _____ ____ supervisor to determine the necessity for inclusion of Special Weapons and Tactics Unit members in the execution of the warrant

Answer 18

Special Weapons

Tactics Unit

Question 19

.09 PLANNED FORCED ENTRY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Warrant Execution Supervisor:
2. Reviews and approves all arrest warrants, SAPD Form #OP-2003, SAPD Form #8-PWC, and SAPD Form ____, Warrant Intel Checklist, prior to execution of the arrest warrant

Answer 19

8-WIC

Question 20

.09 PLANNED FORCED ENTRY RESPONSIBILITIES
B. ______ in charge
6. Assigns officers to the “Entry Team,” “Security Team,” and “Search Team”

Answer 20

Officer

Question 21

.10 DECONFLICTION
A. The _______________ (managed by SAPD) has been designated as the hub for deconfliction services by the South Texas HIDTA Executive Board. As such, it is the single point of contact for the entire South Texas Region. They can be contacted by phone at 207-2495.

Answer 21

South Texas HIDTA Investigative Support Center

Question 22

.10 DECONFLICTION
B. Prior to executing a planned forced entry, the Officer-in-Charge or Warrant Execution Supervisor must notify the ________ ____. If a location of interest is listed with the Deconfliction Unit, the Officer-in-Charge or ______ _______ ______ shall contact the officer who placed the location into deconfliction for resolution. Any conflicts not resolved shall be elevated to the Supervisor in charge of the Unit who placed the location into deconfliction and the Warrant Execution Supervisor for resolution.

Answer 22

Deconfliction Unit

Warrant Execution Supervisor

Question 23

.11 CRIME VICTIM NOTIFICATION PROGRAM
A. Officers arresting by warrant any person wanted for offenses listed below shall route a copy of the incident report to the applicable follow-up investigative unit:
1. Any crime resulting in _____ or serious bodily injury;
2. Any crime where death, serious bodily injury or retaliation in the future is threatened;
3. Domestic Violence;
4. Sexual Assault; and
5. ________.

Answer 23

death

Stalking

Question 24

.12 TRAINING
B. At a minimum, training shall be conducted on a ______ basis to maintain proficiency in the above listed skills.
C. The Unit Director will be responsible for maintaining a record of all training.

Answer 24

quarterly

Question 25

.12 TRAINING

C. The _______ will be responsible for maintaining a record of all training.

Answer 25

Unit Director