OO 12-6 Forced Entries Flashcards
The purpose of this order is to establish the procedures for making a safe forced entry into a structure or vehicle. Forced entries can be made by any ____ ______. This order supports the Sheriff’s Office Core Value of “Always Improving.”
sworn officer
A _____ ______ is anytime an employee enters a structure or vehicle without the permission of the owner/occupant and physical force is necessary to gain entry into the structure or vehicle.
forced entry
________ Forced Entry should be conducted when the need to enter a structure of vehicle has been determined to effectively execute a search warrant in order to preserve evidence or apprehend suspect. It should be noted that this need should never outweigh the safety to the officers trying to execute that warrant
Pre-Planned
An ________ Forced Entry should be conducted when the need to enter a structure or vehicle is immediately necessary because of exigent circumstances.
Emergency
Examples of circumstances which might require such an entry could be:
1. To rescue an individual inside a residence because of accident, injury, or a serious medical emergency. The use of Fire/Rescue as a resource in this capacity is applicable; or
2. In defense of life with the justifiable use of deadly force per Florida State Statute.
A _____ _____ or incident does not constitute the need for an emergency forced breach. If the incident cannot be resolved using traditional methods and resources, the S.W.A.T. Team should be requested. The safety of the employees should not be compromised because of the threat of suicide.
suicidal threat
When damage occurs to a structure or vehicle because of a forced entry, photographs of the damage will be taken by the Supervisor at the scene, unless additional processing is needed. A ____ _____ Detective will be summoned if the situation calls for a more thorough processing.
Crime Scene
_____ ______ can be made anytime during a S.W.A.T. call out, a tactical operation, or anytime the S.W.A.T. Team is utilized in serving high risk search or arrest warrants. All such entries will be at the direction of the S.W.A.T. Commander or
higher authority.
Forced entries
1. The S.W.A.T. Team utilizes special tools and equipment for forced entries, and team members are trained in their use.
2. When the S.W.A.T. team makes a forced entry, a Team Leader or _____ ______ will be present to supervise the entry.
3. Sufficient manpower will be used to accomplish the mission safely.
**Tactical Leader **
Depending on the circumstances, the S.W.A.T. Team may or may not ______ ______ _______.
announce their presence
When a detective/officer is attempting to serve a search warrant requiring entry into a structure, he will adhere to Operational Order, 05.03, Search Warrants, and complete a _____ ______ ______.
Search Warrant Checklist (P-0394).
When serving an arrest warrant, the detective/officer will attempt to gain compliance and apprehend the suspect. Other arrest options should be considered (surveillance and arrest or ruse, etc.). In the event that the suspect refuses to comply and a barricade situation arises, _____ will be requested.
S.W.A.T.
Whenever time permits, a ______ should be present to coordinate a forced entry for any reason with lawful justification; however, should a detective/officer conduct an emergency forced entry without the supervisor present, the detective/officer will notify his _______ as soon as practical.
supervisor
In the event that a forced entry would unduly endanger officers or the public or upon entry the situation changes to a possible barricaded subject, a ______ should be established and the Zone Watch Commander notified. The Zone Watch Commander will respond to the scene and determine the course of action to be taken (e.g. S.W.A.T. callout, etc.).
perimeter
