Procedure 503

Question 1

G. Officers routinely initiate a warrant check on persons they have lawfully stopped. However, such persons are generally detained no more than thirty (30) minutes. The detention may exceed thirty (30) minutes in circumstances when the officer has __________ an arrest warrant is outstanding for the person.

Answer 1

reasonable suspicion

Question 2

.04 WARRANTS ORIGINATING IN THE STATE A. An officer may execute a misdemeanor or felony arrest warrant issued by any court within the State of Texas any place within the corporate limits of the City of San Antonio providing: 3. The place is the residence of the person named in a felony warrant or is where the officer has __________ to believe the person is presently living;

Answer 2

probable cause

Question 3

.05 OUT OF STATE WARRANTS A. Officers __________ execute a felony arrest warrant issued by a court outside the State of Texas, providing the provisions of Section .04 of this procedure are followed.

Answer 3

may

Question 4

05 OUT OF STATE WARRANTS B. Officers __________ execute out of state misdemeanor arrest warrants.

Answer 4

do not

Question 5

The following information is required prior to booking persons arrested for a class B misdemeanor through felony arrest warrant: e. The fingerprint classification of the person named in the warrant, if the warrant is issued by a court __________.

Answer 5

outside of Bexar County

Question 6

4. Should a person who has been detained and transported to the Bexar County Jail or City Magistrates office for verification of a class B misdemeanor through felony arrest warrant be found not wanted on any charge, he is then transported: a. To the scene of initial contact; or b. If more ___________, to another location of his choosing with approval of the officer’s supervisor.

Answer 6

practical

Question 7

B. Class C Misdemeanor Arrest Warrants The following information is required prior to booking persons arrested for a class C misdemeanor arrest warrant. a. The officer can verify the warrant is active by sending a message in Visinet Mobile to “__________.” c. If officers do not receive a response within ____________ minutes, the officer or the Communication Unit may call 207-7718 to verify the warrant.

Answer 7

MWAR

5 to 10

Question 8

B. Class C Misdemeanor Arrest Warrants b. After __________ minutes, if verification of the arrest warrant has not been confirmed, the person is released at the place of contact, unless __________ circumstances exist to detain the person longer.

Answer 8

thirty (30)

extenuating

Question 9

c. If the person who has been detained shows to have active JP warrants only, the officer will contact the respective Justice of the Peace’s office for notification, between the hours of 0800 – ________. The office notified will determine if a Constable will be dispatched. There is no expectation that SAPD officers will transport persons active solely on Justice of the Peace Warrants.

Answer 9

1700

Question 10

E. When planning to execute a high risk and/or unannounced arrest warrant, a single officer (other than the officer in charge) will be assigned by the __________ as the Verification Officer.

Answer 10

warrant execution supervisor

Question 11

B. When the warrant execution supervisor determines a high probability of death or serious bodily injury exists, the supervisor, or his designee shall contact a ___________ to determine the necessity for inclusion of Special Weapons and Tactics Unit members in the execution of the warrant.

Answer 11

Special Weapons and Tactics Unit supervisor

Question 12

C. In all planned forced entries, the ___________ ensures enough officers are present to adequately protect the safety and security of all persons involved.

Answer 12

warrant execution supervisor

Question 13

A. Warrant Execution Supervisor: 1. Assigns a “__________” when applicable in accordance with this procedure;

Answer 13

Verification Officer

Question 14

6. Assigns officers to the “Entry Team,” “Security Team,” and “Search Team”;

Answer 14

Officer in charge

Question 15

5. Ensure uniformed officer(s) are present at the location named in the arrest warrant;

Answer 15

Warrant Execution Supervisor

Question 16

7. Ensures the dispatcher is notified before and after the execution of the warrant.

Answer 16

Warrant Execution Supervisor

Question 17

7. Ensures all officers involved are aware of their assigned duties and responsibilities;

Answer 17

Officer in charge

Question 18

3. The name of the ___________ will be listed on SAPD Form #OP-2003 and on SAPD Form #8-PWC.

Answer 18

Verification Officer

Question 19

.10 DECONFLICTION B. Prior to executing a planned forced entry, the Officer-in-Charge or Warrant Execution Supervisor must notify the Deconfliction Unit. If a location of interest is listed with the Deconfliction Unit, the Officer-in-Charge or Warrant Execution Supervisor shall contact the officer who placed the location into deconfliction for resolution. Any conflicts not resolved shall be elevated to the ________ in charge of the Unit who placed the location into deconfliction and the Warrant Execution Supervisor for resolution.

Answer 19

Supervisor

Question 20

.12 TRAINING B. At a minimum, training shall be conducted on a ___________ basis to maintain proficiency in the above listed skills. C. The ____________ will be responsible for maintaining a record of all training.

Answer 20

quarterly

Unit Director