Execution of a Search Warrant

Question 1

5 Essential elements in executing a search warrant

Answer 1

1. Safety
2. Legality
3. Surprise
4. Speed
5. Simplicity

Question 2

What is the most important element in executing a search warrant?

Answer 2

Safety

Question 3

What are some reasons for using state/local officers for executing a search warrant?

Answer 3

1. Better knowledge of the area and people
2. Better communications with fire and EMS
3. Uniformed cars and officers for crowd control
4. additional manpower
5. Good liaison
6. can arrest for state/local violations that occur

Question 4

3 primary responsibilities of the Cover Team

Answer 4

1. Prevent Flight
2. Provide Protection
3. Control Arrivals

Question 5

Responsibilities of Entry Team

Answer 5

1. Make entry
2. conduct security sweep
3. control occupants
4. make arrests when necessary

Question 6

Responsibilities of the Search Team

Answer 6

1. Locate items named in search and seizure warrant

2. Collect and preserve evidence

Question 7

When can can LEOs frisk occupants during a search warrant?

Answer 7

Reasonable suspicion that the individual is presently armed and dangerous

Question 8

What is the purpose of controlling occupants during search warrant?

Answer 8

1. to prevent them from harming officers, themselves or other occupants
2. to prevent the destruction of contraband and/or evidence
3. stopping them from interfering with the search