Post Search Process

Question 1

Compensation decisions

Answer 1

Justified by outcome of execution = Not paid
Not justified but sound grounds = Unlikely to be paid, but considered
Unreasonable search or unjustified damage = may be paid
Mistakes = likely paid
Section 14 = seldom paid

Question 2

Claims policy

Answer 2

Direct to DC or National manager with report outlining:
- Circumstances of execution
- Grounds for execution
- Damage cause and associated circumstances
- Outcome of search
- Owner and occupier details
- Basis of claim
- Steps taken to prevent further loss or damage

Question 3

Securing premises

Answer 3

Never leave unoccupied premise insecure after forced entry.
Secure without incurring any cost to Police.