504 EXECUTION OF SEARCH WARRANTS

Question 1

The duties to search, definitions, requisites, issuance, scope, authority, and execution of search warrants are outlined in ____ of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Answer 1

Chapter 18

Question 2

During normal duty hours, the Officer-in-Charge or Warrant Execution Supervisor assigned to units that do not
routinely execute search warrants (i.e., Patrol and Traffic) must notify ________________________________, so any active investigations are not compromised.

Answer 2

the Investigations Division Unit which has
investigative responsibility for the offense listed in the search warrant

Question 3

When executing search warrants after normal business hours, the Officer-in-Charge or Warrant Execution
Supervisor assigned to units that do not routinely execute search warrants (i.e., Patrol and Traffic) must contact a
____ from the Street Crimes Unit, Repeat Offenders Program, Narcotics Unit, or ________ for guidance and assistance.

Answer 3

Supervisor
/
Night Detectives

Question 4

The Officer-in-Charge or Warrant Execution Supervisor must notify the Deconfliction Unit (207-2495) prior to
execution of the search warrant. If a location of interest is listed with the Deconfliction Unit, the Officer-in-Charge
or Warrant Execution Supervisor shall contact ________ for resolution.
Any conflicts not resolved shall be elevated to the ________ of the unit who placed the location into deconfliction and the Warrant Execution Supervisor for resolution.

Answer 4

the officer who placed the location into deconfliction
/
Supervisor in charge

Question 5

Officers will utilize Form GR.1000-04 Tactical Operations Plan, for ____ Search Warrants or any ________.

Answer 5

Felony
/
crimes of violence

Question 6

will determine whether the warrant should be executed by the officer or if a specialized unit or units should be called.

Answer 6

Form GR.1000-04 Tactical Operations Plan

Question 7

The ________, the ________ and the ________ shall ensure that the proper location is identified where the warrant is to be executed by driving by the location together, or by other means physically viewing the location together where all three view the location prior to serving the warrant.

Answer 7

Warrant Execution Supervisor
/
Verification Officer
/
Officer-in-Charge

Question 8

A search warrant is executed in accordance with Code of Criminal Procedure Article 18.07. This article defines the time allowed for the execution of a search warrant, exclusive of the day of its issuance and the day of its execution, is:
1. ____ whole days if the warrant is issued solely to search for and seize specimens from a specific person for DNA analysis and comparison, including blood and saliva samples; or
2. ____ whole days if the warrant is issued for a purpose other than described by Subdivision (1).

Answer 8

Fifteen (15)
/
Three (3)

Question 9

Persons named in the search warrant are ____ and any person(s) the officer(s) develop reasonable suspicion to believe is armed are ____.

Answer 9

searched
/
frisked

Question 10

The officer(s) may search persons found on the premises to prevent the ________ of any instruments, articles, or things particularly described in the warrant, if there is probable cause the person(s) may have such items upon his person.

Answer 10

disposal or concealment

Question 11

The officer(s) may search persons found on the premises to prevent the disposal or
concealment of any instruments, articles, or things particularly described in the warrant, if there is probable cause the person(s) may have such items upon his person. In determining whether probable cause exists officer(s) consider:
1. The nature and ____ of the item sought;
2. The ease with which the item may be ____ of, if so ____;
3. The fact, if true, the item ________ upon the premises; and
4. The ____ of the person to the premises, including ownership, residence, frequenter, and to those in control of the premises.

Answer 11

1. physical characteristics
2. disposed / concealed;
3. has not been located
4. relationship

Question 12

Officer-in-Charge: Assigns officers to the “________Team,” “________Team,” and “____ Team”;

Answer 12

Entry / Security / Search

Question 13

Persons other than ____, ________, and ________ are not allowed to accompany officers in the execution of a search warrant, unless approved in advance through the Office of the Chief of Police.

Answer 13

peace officers
/
police legal advisors
/
members of the District Attorney’s Office

Question 14

Persons other than peace officers, police legal advisors, and members of the District Attorney’s Office are not allowed to accompany officers in the execution of a search warrant, unless ________ through the Office of the Chief of Police.

Answer 14

approved in advance

Question 15

Members of the San Antonio Police Department are prohibited from applying for or participating in the service
of “no knock” search warrant entries. When entering private premises, officers shall ____, ________, and ________. They then wait a reasonable amount of time to be admitted and explain their purpose if so requested.

Answer 15

knock
/
announce their identity
/
demand admittance

Question 16

Members of the San Antonio Police Department are prohibited from applying for or participating in the service
of “no knock” search warrant entries. When entering private premises, officers shall knock, announce their identity, and demand admittance. They then ____________ and explain their purpose if so requested.

Answer 16

wait a reasonable amount of time to be admitted

Question 17

When circumstances exist that create a reasonable suspicion the requirement to knock and announce would jeopardize the safety and security of the officers or nearby citizens, the ________ shall be notified, and the execution of the search warrant shall be delayed until such time officers can safely perform the requirement to knock and announce their identity.

Answer 17

Warrant Execution Supervisor

Question 18

When circumstances exist that create a reasonable suspicion the requirement to knock and announce would jeopardize the safety and security of the officers or nearby citizens, the Warrant Execution Supervisor shall be notified, and the execution of the search warrant shall

Answer 18

be delayed until such time officers can safely perform the requirement to knock and announce their identity.

Question 19

After knocking and announcing their purpose, if officers are not granted admittance in a reasonable amount
of time officers

Answer 19

enter the premises by the most efficient means possible, while inflicting as little damage as
possible to the premises.

Question 20

An officer explains fully the reason for the officers’ presence, the ________, and displays the warrant.

Answer 20

nature of the items sought

Question 21

When the premises have been secured, a searching team conducts the search. The searching team is composed of ________ and may include members of the security team.

Answer 21

as
few officers as is practical

Question 22

When the premises have been secured, a searching team conducts the search. The searching team is composed of as
few officers as is practical and may include members of ____.

Answer 22

the security team

Question 23

____ should be assigned to search a single room or area, if possible

Answer 23

Two (2) officers

Question 24

A record is kept during the course of the search as to ________, ____, the nature of ________, and ________.

Answer 24

which areas have been examined
/
by whom
/
any item seized
/
where it was found

Question 25

All items seized are turned over to the ____, along with the record of the search. That officer makes a property receipt for all items seized for the person from whose possession or control they were taken and completes the return of the warrant by attaching an inventory of the items seized and delivering it to ________. The inventory list may be used in lieu of the property receipt.

Answer 25

evidence officer / the magistrate

Question 26

All items seized are turned over to the evidence officer, along with the record of the search. That officer makes a property receipt for all items seized for the person from whose possession or control they were taken and completes the return of the warrant by attaching ____________ and delivering it to the magistrate. The ____ may be used in lieu of the property receipt.

Answer 26

an inventory of the items seized / inventory list

Question 27

The officer in charge submits a written report following the execution of the warrant regardless of whether or not the search proved fruitful. The original is routed to the Records Section and a copy is routed to the ________.

Answer 27

**unit commander**

Question 28

The officer in charge submits a written report following the execution of the warrant regardless of whether or not the search proved fruitful. The original is routed to the ____ and a copy is routed to the ____.

Answer 28

Records Section / unit commander

Question 29

Before leaving the scene after executing a search warrant, a designated officer ensures the premises are adequately secure as well as possible, either by ________ or by ________.

Answer 29

leaving them in the hands of a responsible person / locking all doors, windows, etc.

Question 30

In cases of **combined warrants** commanding both arrest and search **or** where officers suspect there may be arrest warrants outstanding, they ________ persons on the premises to identify themselves in order to determine whether any of those persons are named in the arrest warrant. Persons on the premises ________ to identify themselves if they are witnesses to the search or arrest.

Answer 30

may require / may be required

Question 31

In cases of combined warrants commanding both arrest and search or where officers suspect there may be arrest warrants outstanding, they may require persons on the premises to identify themselves in order to determine whether any of those persons are named in the arrest warrant. Persons on the premises may be required to identify themselves if they are ____ to the search or arrest.

Answer 31

witnesses

Question 32

Should any contraband or other item be found during the search, the presence of which yields probable cause to believe an offense has been committed, the officers may arrest ________ on the premises for whom probable cause to arrest exists.

Answer 32

any or all of those persons

Question 33

There is no requirement in the law that persons on the premises at the time of the search identify themselves unless there is ________ of some involvement in criminal activity or the person is ____.

Answer 33

reasonable suspicion / a witness