Executing a Search Warrant Flashcards
1
Q
5 essential elements in executing a warrant:
A
- SAFETY
- LEGALITY
- SURPRISE
- SPEED
- SIMPLICITY
2
Q
3 basic teams:
A
1) entry
2) cover
3) search
3
Q
frisking people inside:
A
- based on RS person is armed and dangerous
- immediate area, outer clothing top to bottom
4
Q
searching people inside:
A
- based on Probably Cause
5
Q
responsibilities of entry team:
A
- make entry
- security sweep of premises
- control occupants
6
Q
responsibilities of cover team:
A
1) prevent flight
2) provide protection
3) control arrivals
7
Q
responsibilities of search team:
A
- locate items on search warrant
- document efforts
8
Q
how to justify a frisk:
A
- high crime neighborhood
- bulge in pocket
- sight or sound of weapon
- 3rd party info.
9
Q
do not search until….
A
- premises is secure
10
Q
who makes final decision on who can enter the scene?
A
- team leader
11
Q
operational planning for search warrant:
A
- pre search briefing
- pre search investigation (background)
- surveillance
- team selection
- equipment selection
- approach method
- use of force policy
- team member assignments
12
Q
common accusations and how to avoid:
destruction of property force theft illegal arrests sexual misconduct
A
- destruction of property: take photos before and after
- force: use reasonable and necessary force
- theft: place valuables in a place where occupants can see them
- illegal arrests: make sure you have PC
- sexual misconduct: have females frisk. pull clothing tight to determine presence of a weapon
13
Q
planning a search warrant:
A
- plan around essential elements (safety, legality, surprise, speed, simplicity)
- conduct pre warrant investigation
- prepare written plan
- pre warrant briefing
- have plan initialed by each team member
14
Q
5 categories of computer crimes:
A
1) internal computer crimes
2) telecommunications crimes
3) computer manipulation crimes
4) support of criminal enterprises
5) hardware-software thefts
