Procedure 504 – Execution of Search Warrants

Question 1

Procedure 504 – Execution of Search Warrants

The duties to search, definitions, requisites, issuance, scope, authority, and execution of search warrants are outlined in Chapter __ of the Texas _________.

Answer 1

18 of Texas CCP

Question 2

Any search warrant that appears to be in ______ ______ is presumed to be valid. Any warrant which does not appear to be in _____ _____ is not executed and is returned to the magistrate who issued it. This includes any warrant containing significant errors in identifying the place to be searched or the property to be seized.

Answer 2

proper form

Question 3

During normal duty hours, the Officer-in-Charge or Warrant Execution Supervisor assigned to units that do not routinely execute search warrants (i.e., Patrol and Traffic) must notify the Investigations Division Unit which has ________ __________ for the offense listed in the search warrant, so any active investigations are not
compromised.

Answer 3

investigative responsibility

Question 4

The Officer-in-Charge or Warrant Execution Supervisor must notify the ________ ______(207-2495) prior to execution of the search warrant. If a location of interest is listed with the _______ ______ , 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 Supervisor in charge of the unit who placed the location into deconfliction and the Warrant Execution Supervisor for resolution.

Answer 4

Deconfliction Unit

Question 5

The South Texas HIDTA Investigative Support Center (managed by SAPD) has been designated as the hub for deconfliction services by the South Texas HIDTA Executive Board. As such, it is the _______________________ for the entire South Texas Region.

Answer 5

single point of contact