Procedure 503 Obtaining and Executing Arrest Warrants Flashcards
The duties to arrest, definitions, requisites, issuance, scope, authority, and execution of arrest warrants are outlined in ________ of the Texas Penal Code of Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 15
When planning to execute a high risk arrest warrant, or where there is a probability forced entry will be needed to gain entry, each member involved in the execution of an arrest warrant __________.
WILL Wear Body Armor
The detention may exceed 30 minutes in circumstances when the officer has ___________ an arrest warrant is outstanding for the person.
Reasonable Suspicion
An arrest warrant shall be sought as soon as practical for _______ crimes when the danger or threat to the public requires immediate action, rather than filing the case at large.
Violent
Officers ______ execute out of state misdemeanor arrest warrants.
Do Not
In planning a forced entry, the _______ reviews SAPD form #8-PWC. This form is designed to determine the degree of probability of death or serious bodily injury.
Warrant Execution Supervisor
When planning to execute an arrest warrant, a single officer (other than the officer-in-charge) will be assigned by the Warrant Execution Supervisor as the ________.
Verification Officer
Prior to executing a planned forced entry, the Officer-in-charge or Warrant Execution Supervisor must notify the ________.
Deconfliction Unit
In all planned forced entries, __________ ensures enough officers are present to adequately protect the safety of all persons involved.
Warrant Execution Supervisor
Ensures adequate steps are taken to provide for the safety and security of the officers involved, items being sought, and any persons who may be at the scene of the execution of the warrant.
Warrant Execution Supervisor
Physically views the location to be searched in order that a précised address and description can be obtained
Officer-in-Charge
________ is responsible for positively identifying the correct location where the warrant will be executed and for directing the entry team to the correct location.
Verification Officer
Assigns a “Verification Officer” when applicable in accordance with this procedure.
Warrant Execution Supervisor
Assigns officers to the “Entry Team,” “Security Team,” and “Search Team”
Officer-in-Charge
If the Warrant Execution Supervisor will not be present when the warrant is executed, ensures adequate steps are taken to provide for the safety and security of the officers involved, items being sought, and any persons who may be at the scene of the execution of the warrant.
Officer-in-Charge
