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What is the primary purpose of this standard operating procedure?
What is the primary purpose of this standard operating procedure?
To whom does this standard operating procedure apply?
To whom does this standard operating procedure apply?
Why is it important to include all available identifying information in the warrant?
Why is it important to include all available identifying information in the warrant?
Who is responsible for serving arrest warrants?
Who is responsible for serving arrest warrants?
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What is the purpose of the affiant's independent investigation?
What is the purpose of the affiant's independent investigation?
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What should be included in the Criminal Report Affidavit when applying for an arrest warrant?
What should be included in the Criminal Report Affidavit when applying for an arrest warrant?
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Why is it important to verify the existence of a defendant's criminal records identification number?
Why is it important to verify the existence of a defendant's criminal records identification number?
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What should the arresting officer ensure when executing an arrest warrant?
What should the arresting officer ensure when executing an arrest warrant?
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When entering warrant information, what must personnel enter into the Sheriff's Office computer system and into NCIC / FCIC?
When entering warrant information, what must personnel enter into the Sheriff's Office computer system and into NCIC / FCIC?
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When confirming a warrant from another agency, what must Records Transcription Unit/Communications Bureau personnel do?
When confirming a warrant from another agency, what must Records Transcription Unit/Communications Bureau personnel do?
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What must deputies do when stopping and temporarily detaining persons fitting a crime description?
What must deputies do when stopping and temporarily detaining persons fitting a crime description?
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What happens when a defendant claims they were arrested improperly on a capias or warrant?
What happens when a defendant claims they were arrested improperly on a capias or warrant?
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Why must HCSO arrest warrants be faxed/e-mailed to other agencies?
Why must HCSO arrest warrants be faxed/e-mailed to other agencies?
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What must deputies do when investigating a felony recently reported by another agency?
What must deputies do when investigating a felony recently reported by another agency?
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What must Records Transcription Unit and the Department of Detention Services establish?
What must Records Transcription Unit and the Department of Detention Services establish?
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What must the transporting deputy obtain when a defendant is arrested out-of-county?
What must the transporting deputy obtain when a defendant is arrested out-of-county?
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What must be done when another agency faxes/e-mails an arrest warrant to HCSO?
What must be done when another agency faxes/e-mails an arrest warrant to HCSO?
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When must a supervisor be notified in the warrant arrest process?
When must a supervisor be notified in the warrant arrest process?
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What should the deputy do when an arrestee claims to be improperly detained?
What should the deputy do when an arrestee claims to be improperly detained?
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Who is responsible for verifying the identity of the arrestee prior to transporting them to Central Booking?
Who is responsible for verifying the identity of the arrestee prior to transporting them to Central Booking?
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What should the Identification Section do to verify the identity of the arrestee?
What should the Identification Section do to verify the identity of the arrestee?
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What happens if the claim of improper arrest is substantiated?
What happens if the claim of improper arrest is substantiated?
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What should the law enforcement deputy do if they find an active Writ of Bodily Attachment?
What should the law enforcement deputy do if they find an active Writ of Bodily Attachment?
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What happens if the Writ of Bodily Attachment allows for a purge?
What happens if the Writ of Bodily Attachment allows for a purge?
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What should the deputy do if the subject produces a valid receipt of non-support payment?
What should the deputy do if the subject produces a valid receipt of non-support payment?
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What should the deputy do with the subject's vehicle if they are taken into custody?
What should the deputy do with the subject's vehicle if they are taken into custody?
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Who is responsible for initiating a memorandum detailing the incident if the claim of improper arrest is made at Central Booking?
Who is responsible for initiating a memorandum detailing the incident if the claim of improper arrest is made at Central Booking?
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What should the Special Investigations Division Commander do after reviewing the case?
What should the Special Investigations Division Commander do after reviewing the case?
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An arrest warrant can be served by any law enforcement personnel.
An arrest warrant can be served by any law enforcement personnel.
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The affiant's independent investigation is only required to verify the existence of a defendant's criminal records identification number.
The affiant's independent investigation is only required to verify the existence of a defendant's criminal records identification number.
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The arresting officer should ensure that the identifying data of the arrestee matches the identifying data contained in the warrant.
The arresting officer should ensure that the identifying data of the arrestee matches the identifying data contained in the warrant.
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A photograph of the defendant is never required to be included in the warrant.
A photograph of the defendant is never required to be included in the warrant.
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The affiant is not required to include the defendant's date of birth in the warrant.
The affiant is not required to include the defendant's date of birth in the warrant.
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The defendant's Social Security number is the only required identifying information in the warrant.
The defendant's Social Security number is the only required identifying information in the warrant.
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The affiant is not required to verify the existence of a defendant's criminal records identification number.
The affiant is not required to verify the existence of a defendant's criminal records identification number.
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The arresting officer is not responsible for ensuring the identifying data of the arrestee matches the identifying data contained in the warrant.
The arresting officer is not responsible for ensuring the identifying data of the arrestee matches the identifying data contained in the warrant.
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Warrant Section personnel shall enter into the Sheriff's Office computer system and into NCIC/FCIC, all information appearing on the warrant or capias.
Warrant Section personnel shall enter into the Sheriff's Office computer system and into NCIC/FCIC, all information appearing on the warrant or capias.
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The Records Transcription Unit/Communications Bureau personnel verify the existence of a valid warrant or capias before confirming a warrant from another agency.
The Records Transcription Unit/Communications Bureau personnel verify the existence of a valid warrant or capias before confirming a warrant from another agency.
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Deputies may stop and temporarily detain persons who fit the detailed description of perpetrators of a crime without establishing their own probable cause for the arrest.
Deputies may stop and temporarily detain persons who fit the detailed description of perpetrators of a crime without establishing their own probable cause for the arrest.
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The Records Transcription Unit and the Department of Detention Services establish a priority of job tasks to facilitate the timely cancellation of warrants from the Sheriff's Office computer and from NCIC/FCIC.
The Records Transcription Unit and the Department of Detention Services establish a priority of job tasks to facilitate the timely cancellation of warrants from the Sheriff's Office computer and from NCIC/FCIC.
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When a defendant claims they were arrested improperly on a capias or warrant, a supervisor must be immediately notified.
When a defendant claims they were arrested improperly on a capias or warrant, a supervisor must be immediately notified.
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HCSO arrest warrants are only faxed/e-mailed to other agencies upon request for detainer information purposes.
HCSO arrest warrants are only faxed/e-mailed to other agencies upon request for detainer information purposes.
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Sheriff's deputies may arrest persons without a valid warrant or capias.
Sheriff's deputies may arrest persons without a valid warrant or capias.
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When confirming a Hillsborough County warrant for another law enforcement agency, Records Transcription Unit/Communications Bureau personnel include all data listed on the warrant.
When confirming a Hillsborough County warrant for another law enforcement agency, Records Transcription Unit/Communications Bureau personnel include all data listed on the warrant.
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The transporting deputy obtains a previous booking photo and fingerprint record of the arrestee to ensure a positive identification prior to returning the subject to Hillsborough County.
The transporting deputy obtains a previous booking photo and fingerprint record of the arrestee to ensure a positive identification prior to returning the subject to Hillsborough County.
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Sufficient probable cause may be established by deputies investigating a recently reported felony within Hillsborough County.
Sufficient probable cause may be established by deputies investigating a recently reported felony within Hillsborough County.
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The arresting deputy is responsible for verifying the identity of the arrestee after they are taken into custody at Central Booking.
The arresting deputy is responsible for verifying the identity of the arrestee after they are taken into custody at Central Booking.
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The Identification Section conducts an immediate print search to verify identity if the arrestee claims they were improperly detained.
The Identification Section conducts an immediate print search to verify identity if the arrestee claims they were improperly detained.
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The deputy should accept payment from the subject to purge the Writ of Bodily Attachment.
The deputy should accept payment from the subject to purge the Writ of Bodily Attachment.
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The deputy should notify the Warrants Section if the subject produces a valid receipt of non-support payment showing the purge has been paid.
The deputy should notify the Warrants Section if the subject produces a valid receipt of non-support payment showing the purge has been paid.
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A memorandum detailing the incident should be initiated by the arresting deputy if the claim of improper arrest is made at the scene.
A memorandum detailing the incident should be initiated by the arresting deputy if the claim of improper arrest is made at the scene.
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The Special Investigations Division Commander reviews the case and consults with the Sheriff's legal counsel if the claim of improper arrest is substantiated.
The Special Investigations Division Commander reviews the case and consults with the Sheriff's legal counsel if the claim of improper arrest is substantiated.
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The Booking/Releasing Supervisor is responsible for verifying the identity of the arrestee if the claim of improper arrest is made at Central Booking.
The Booking/Releasing Supervisor is responsible for verifying the identity of the arrestee if the claim of improper arrest is made at Central Booking.
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The law enforcement deputy shall handle the subject's vehicle according to General (GEN) SOP 504.00 if they are taken into custody.
The law enforcement deputy shall handle the subject's vehicle according to General (GEN) SOP 504.00 if they are taken into custody.
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The Identification Section obtains print class code information from the original jurisdiction or law enforcement agency if the arrest is on an out-of-county warrant.
The Identification Section obtains print class code information from the original jurisdiction or law enforcement agency if the arrest is on an out-of-county warrant.
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The deputy should arrest the subject pursuant to Sheriff's Office policy if the Writ of Bodily Attachment does not allow for a purge.
The deputy should arrest the subject pursuant to Sheriff's Office policy if the Writ of Bodily Attachment does not allow for a purge.
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Study Notes
Criminal Arrest Warrants
- The purpose of this standard operating procedure is to define guidelines for the proper application, processing, and execution of criminal arrest warrants.
- This procedure applies to all Sheriff's Office personnel.
Identification of Defendants
- The affiant should include all available information that would aid in the identification of the defendant in the warrant, such as:
- Sheriff's Office criminal records identification number or Tampa Police Department criminal records identification number
- Date of birth
- Race
- Sex
- Social Security number
- Driver license number
- Scars or tattoos
- Photograph (if reasonably available)
- Amount of bail or any other conditions of release
Warrant Arrests
- Arrest warrants are served by sworn law enforcement personnel who have been granted the legal authority to make arrests.
- When completing the Criminal Report Affidavit, the affiant shall include all available information that would aid in the identification of the defendant.
- The arresting deputy and Records Transcription Unit/Communications Bureau personnel shall ensure that the identifying data of the arrestee matches the identifying data on the warrant or computer entry.
Computer Entry of Warrant Information
- Warrant Section personnel shall enter into the Sheriff's Office computer system and into NCIC/FCIC all information appearing on the warrant or capias that would aid in the identification of the defendant.
- This includes information from the Master Name Index in the Versaterm RMS System.
Confirmation of Warrants
- When confirming "computer hits" on warrants from other agencies, Records Transcription Unit/Communications Bureau personnel shall teletype the agency holding the warrant and request any additional identifying data on the original warrant.
- When confirming a Hillsborough County warrant for another law enforcement agency, Records Transcription Unit/Communications Bureau personnel shall include in the confirmation teletype all data listed on the warrant that would aid the requesting agency in the positive identification of the defendant named in the warrant.
Radio Alerts and BOLOs
- Sufficient probable cause may be established by deputies investigating a felony recently reported by another law enforcement agency within Hillsborough County.
- Sheriff's deputies may stop and temporarily detain persons who fit the detailed description of perpetrators of a crime, but no arrest shall be made until deputies have established their own probable cause for the arrest.
Claims of Improper Warrant Arrests
- When an arrestee or inmate claims that he/she has been arrested improperly on a capias or warrant through mistaken identity, a supervisor shall immediately be notified of the circumstances.
- Every reasonable effort shall be made to ensure the individual is not being improperly detained, and due care shall be exercised to establish their true identity.
Writs of Bodily Attachment
- In the event a Law Enforcement Deputy conducts an FCIC check on an individual and finds an active Writ of Bodily Attachment, the deputy shall:
- Confirm the Writ in the same manner as a warrant
- If the Writ does not allow for a purge, arrest the subject pursuant to Sheriff's Office policy
- If the Writ allows for a purge, the subject shall be transported to the Sheriff's Office booking facility where they shall be afforded the opportunity to pay the purge in lieu of arrest
Criminal Arrest Warrants
- The purpose of this standard operating procedure is to define guidelines for the proper application, processing, and execution of criminal arrest warrants.
- This procedure applies to all Sheriff's Office personnel.
Identification of Defendants
- The affiant should include all available information that would aid in the identification of the defendant in the warrant, such as:
- Sheriff's Office criminal records identification number or Tampa Police Department criminal records identification number
- Date of birth
- Race
- Sex
- Social Security number
- Driver license number
- Scars or tattoos
- Photograph (if reasonably available)
- Amount of bail or any other conditions of release
Warrant Arrests
- Arrest warrants are served by sworn law enforcement personnel who have been granted the legal authority to make arrests.
- When completing the Criminal Report Affidavit, the affiant shall include all available information that would aid in the identification of the defendant.
- The arresting deputy and Records Transcription Unit/Communications Bureau personnel shall ensure that the identifying data of the arrestee matches the identifying data on the warrant or computer entry.
Computer Entry of Warrant Information
- Warrant Section personnel shall enter into the Sheriff's Office computer system and into NCIC/FCIC all information appearing on the warrant or capias that would aid in the identification of the defendant.
- This includes information from the Master Name Index in the Versaterm RMS System.
Confirmation of Warrants
- When confirming "computer hits" on warrants from other agencies, Records Transcription Unit/Communications Bureau personnel shall teletype the agency holding the warrant and request any additional identifying data on the original warrant.
- When confirming a Hillsborough County warrant for another law enforcement agency, Records Transcription Unit/Communications Bureau personnel shall include in the confirmation teletype all data listed on the warrant that would aid the requesting agency in the positive identification of the defendant named in the warrant.
Radio Alerts and BOLOs
- Sufficient probable cause may be established by deputies investigating a felony recently reported by another law enforcement agency within Hillsborough County.
- Sheriff's deputies may stop and temporarily detain persons who fit the detailed description of perpetrators of a crime, but no arrest shall be made until deputies have established their own probable cause for the arrest.
Claims of Improper Warrant Arrests
- When an arrestee or inmate claims that he/she has been arrested improperly on a capias or warrant through mistaken identity, a supervisor shall immediately be notified of the circumstances.
- Every reasonable effort shall be made to ensure the individual is not being improperly detained, and due care shall be exercised to establish their true identity.
Writs of Bodily Attachment
- In the event a Law Enforcement Deputy conducts an FCIC check on an individual and finds an active Writ of Bodily Attachment, the deputy shall:
- Confirm the Writ in the same manner as a warrant
- If the Writ does not allow for a purge, arrest the subject pursuant to Sheriff's Office policy
- If the Writ allows for a purge, the subject shall be transported to the Sheriff's Office booking facility where they shall be afforded the opportunity to pay the purge in lieu of arrest
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This quiz covers the standard operating procedure for applying, processing, and executing criminal arrest warrants. It outlines the guidelines for Sheriff's Office personnel to follow in arrest situations.
