Search Warrant Procedure Quiz

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What is the purpose of briefing personnel before a search warrant operation?

To ensure all personnel are properly armed and equipped

To introduce personnel to each other

To issue specialized equipment as required

To avoid mistaken identity at the scene (correct)

When is it mandatory to notify EMS or Tampa Fire Rescue to dispatch an ambulance during a search warrant operation?

Only when facts or circumstances indicate a special need (correct)

When the occupants are armed and dangerous

Always, as a precautionary measure

When there are children present at the premises

What is the first step taken by the Entry Team during a search warrant operation?

Announcing their presence upon entry

Surveying the area prior to the service of the warrant

Knocking and announcing their purpose and identity (correct)

Entering the premises using necessary means

What is the responsibility of the Perimeter Team members during a search warrant operation?

To apprehend persons who escape or flee from the premises Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the search warrant operation?

Completing an incident report Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reading 'Miranda Rights' to all persons detained at the scene?

To inform them of their rights Signup and view all the answers

What is prepared by HCSO personnel after the search warrant operation?

A property receipt duplicating the search warrant inventory Signup and view all the answers

What is done with the property seized during the search warrant operation?

It is released to the requesting agency Signup and view all the answers

What is done in case of legal problems arising from the execution of the search warrant?

A representative of the Legal Staff is immediately notified Signup and view all the answers

Who shall be notified prior to executing a narcotic search warrant in Hillsborough County?

Lieutenant within the Special Investigations Division (SID) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the affiant after the warrant service?

To return the search warrant and the Inventory Receipt form to the Clerk of the Court Signup and view all the answers

What is required for outside agencies to participate in search warrant entries or physical arrests?

Prior approval from the supervisor in charge of the detail Signup and view all the answers

Who must be the affiant or co-affiant on all search warrants served in Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the supervisor in charge of the detail after the warrant service?

To ensure all incident reports and required supplements are completed Signup and view all the answers

What can outside agencies participate in without prior approval?

Suspect interviews and similar latent investigation techniques Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for properly preparing the search warrant?

The affiant Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of hours' prior notification required for requesting the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)?

4 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pre-operation briefing?

To specify individual and team assignments and responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What information should the affiant provide to the supervisor in charge of the detail prior to the search warrant briefing?

All of the above, including criminal histories and current 'wanted status' of occupants Signup and view all the answers

Who is in command of the entry and premises until it is secure?

The SWAT supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is submitted as a supplement to the report?

A preliminary diagram of the premises to be searched Signup and view all the answers

What determines the need for the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)?

The presence of special risks or high hazard circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the uniformed deputies assigned to the detail?

To be deployed to the inner perimeter or outer perimeter teams Signup and view all the answers

When are uniformed deputies released to their regular duties?

As soon as practical after completing their preliminary task Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the supervisor in charge of the detail formulating a course of action?

To accomplish tasks such as determining total manpower and support requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the entry team?

To gain entry to the premises, search for persons, and prevent evidence destruction Signup and view all the answers

When is an outer perimeter team deployed?

Due to the physical size of the scene or the need for crowd/traffic control Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the inner perimeter team?

To contain and secure the exterior of the structure or premises Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for properly securing, packaging, and transporting evidence?

The warrant service team Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the inner perimeter team when an outer perimeter team is not deployed?

They assume the responsibilities of the outer perimeter team Signup and view all the answers

Who is a member of the warrant service team, unless exempted by the supervisor?

The search warrant affiant(s) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the warrant service team?

To execute the search warrant and search for evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of the outer perimeter team?

To protect and secure Sheriff's vehicles at the scene Signup and view all the answers

The Entry Team is responsible for searching the premises for evidence.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Inner Perimeter Team is responsible for containing and securing the exterior of the structure.

True Signup and view all the answers

The Outer Perimeter Team is always deployed during a search warrant operation.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Warrant Service Team is responsible for executing the search warrant and searching the premises for evidence.

True Signup and view all the answers

The search warrant affiant is always a member of the Warrant Service Team.

True Signup and view all the answers

The Outer Perimeter Team is responsible for protecting Sheriff's vehicles at the scene.

True Signup and view all the answers

The Inner Perimeter Team assumes the responsibilities of the Outer Perimeter Team when it is deployed.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Warrant Service Team arrests subjects named in the warrant and any other persons found in violation of the law.

True Signup and view all the answers

During a search warrant operation, only the SWAT team is responsible for apprehending fleeing subjects.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Warrant Service Team is responsible for reading aloud the warrant in its entirety prior to searching the premises.

True Signup and view all the answers

The supervisor in charge of the detail is responsible for briefing personnel before a search warrant operation.

True Signup and view all the answers

A 'no knock' entry is always authorized during a search warrant operation.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Entry Team is responsible for documenting all property seized during a search warrant operation.

False Signup and view all the answers

EMS or Tampa Fire Rescue should always be notified to dispatch an ambulance to a designated location to stand by during the service of a search warrant.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Perimeter Team is responsible for systematically searching the premises for occupants.

False Signup and view all the answers

A copy of the search warrant and a listing of all items seized is left at the premises after a search warrant operation.

True Signup and view all the answers

The Warrant Service Team is responsible for arresting persons named in the warrant and any other persons found in violation of the law.

True Signup and view all the answers

The supervisor in charge of the detail is responsible for notifying the Sheriff's Office Communications Bureau of the location of the premises and approximate time of service.

True Signup and view all the answers

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office personnel must be the affiant or co-affiant on all search warrants served in Hillsborough County and surrounding counties.

False Signup and view all the answers

Outside agencies may participate in search warrant entries or physical arrests without prior approval.

False Signup and view all the answers

The supervisor in charge of the detail shall ensure that all incident reports and required supplements are completed after the warrant service.

True Signup and view all the answers

The affiant is responsible for properly securing, packaging, and transporting evidence.

False Signup and view all the answers

The judge who signed the warrant must be notified of the warrant service regardless of the judge's instructions.

False Signup and view all the answers

The supervisor in charge of the detail may request the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) to be utilized as the entry team for any search warrant.

False Signup and view all the answers

Lieutenant within the Special Investigations Division (SID) shall be notified prior to any Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office personnel executing a search warrant.

True Signup and view all the answers

The affiant is responsible for providing the supervisor in charge of the detail with information about the suspects involved in the situation and a completed assignment sheet.

True Signup and view all the answers

Uniformed deputies assigned to the detail are released to their regular duties as soon as practical.

True Signup and view all the answers

The SWAT supervisor maintains command of the entry and the premises until it is secured and then turns it over to the supervisor in charge of the detail.

False Signup and view all the answers

The supervisor in charge of the detail formulates a course of action that includes determining total manpower and support requirements.

True Signup and view all the answers

The inner perimeter team is deployed when an outer perimeter team is not deployed.

False Signup and view all the answers

The affiant is responsible for preparing the search warrant and obtaining approval from the State Attorney’s Office and a neutral judge.

True Signup and view all the answers

At least two uniformed deputies and a marked patrol vehicle shall be present during the entry at all search warrants.

False Signup and view all the answers

The supervisor in charge of the detail conducts a pre-operation briefing to specify individual and team assignments and responsibilities.

True Signup and view all the answers

The SWAT supervisor is briefed on the hazardous conditions and other pertinent information necessary to execute a safe entry into the premises described in the search warrant.

True Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Search Warrant Procedure

Personnel assignments for search warrants are made by the supervisor in charge of the detail.
Teams involved in search warrant execution:
- Entry Team: gains entry to the premises, searches for persons, prevents destruction of evidence, and secures the premises.
- Inner Perimeter Team: contains and secures the exterior of the structure, prevents escape, and denies unauthorized access.
- Outer Perimeter Team: deployed in large scenes or for crowd/traffic control, responsible for protecting Sheriff's vehicles and may be comprised of uniformed patrol deputies and support personnel.
- Warrant Service Team: executes the search warrant, searches for evidence, secures and transports evidence, arrests subjects, and arrests others found in violation of the law.

Search Warrant Preparation

The affiant is responsible for preparing the search warrant, including:
- Obtaining approval from supervisor, State Attorney's Office, and a neutral judge.
- Supplying the supervisor with:
  - Suspects' descriptions and photographs.
  - Criminal histories and current "wanted status" of occupants.
  - Description of innocent parties on the premises.
  - Premises description, including entry and exit points, locking mechanisms, and obstacles.
  - Description of weapons believed to be on the premises.
  - Information on neighboring residences and potential sources of hostile action.

Supervisor's Responsibilities

Formulates a course of action, including:
- Determining manpower and support requirements.
- Positioning and responsibilities of personnel.
- Assigning personnel to teams and tasks.
- Identifying approach routes and primary/secondary entry points.
- Identifying special equipment and weapons needs.
- Considering special problems.
Conducts a pre-operation briefing, including:
- A preliminary diagram of the premises.
- Photographs of the premises and occupants.
- Introduction of personnel to avoid mistaken identity.
Ensures personnel are properly armed and equipped.
Issues specialized equipment as required.
Notifies EMS or Tampa Fire Rescue to dispatch an ambulance to stand by during the search warrant service.

Entry Team Procedures

Knock and announce their purpose and identify themselves as law enforcement officers prior to entering the premises, unless a "no-knock" entry is authorized or exigent circumstances exist.
Announce their presence upon entry.
Systematically search the premises for occupants in the most efficient and expedient manner possible.
Do not pursue persons who escape or flee from the premises, unless exigent circumstances exist.

Warrant Service Team Procedures

After receiving notification that the premises are secure, the supervisor in charge of the detail instructs the warrant service team to enter the premises to execute the warrant.
The warrant service team:
- Reads the warrant aloud in its entirety prior to searching the premises.
- Reads "Miranda Rights" to all persons detained at the scene.
- Systematically searches the premises for items named in the warrant.
- Documents and processes all property seized.
- Arrests persons named in the warrant and any others found in violation of the law.
- Leaves a copy of the search warrant and a listing of all items seized at the premises.
- Prepares a property receipt and submits it as an MRE attachment.
- Completes an incident report with attachments.

Search Warrant Procedure

Personnel assignments for search warrants are made by the supervisor in charge of the detail.
Teams involved in search warrant execution:
- Entry Team: gains entry to the premises, searches for persons, prevents destruction of evidence, and secures the premises.
- Inner Perimeter Team: contains and secures the exterior of the structure, prevents escape, and denies unauthorized access.
- Outer Perimeter Team: deployed in large scenes or for crowd/traffic control, responsible for protecting Sheriff's vehicles and may be comprised of uniformed patrol deputies and support personnel.
- Warrant Service Team: executes the search warrant, searches for evidence, secures and transports evidence, arrests subjects, and arrests others found in violation of the law.

Search Warrant Preparation

The affiant is responsible for preparing the search warrant, including:
- Obtaining approval from supervisor, State Attorney's Office, and a neutral judge.
- Supplying the supervisor with:
  - Suspects' descriptions and photographs.
  - Criminal histories and current "wanted status" of occupants.
  - Description of innocent parties on the premises.
  - Premises description, including entry and exit points, locking mechanisms, and obstacles.
  - Description of weapons believed to be on the premises.
  - Information on neighboring residences and potential sources of hostile action.

Supervisor's Responsibilities

Formulates a course of action, including:
- Determining manpower and support requirements.
- Positioning and responsibilities of personnel.
- Assigning personnel to teams and tasks.
- Identifying approach routes and primary/secondary entry points.
- Identifying special equipment and weapons needs.
- Considering special problems.
Conducts a pre-operation briefing, including:
- A preliminary diagram of the premises.
- Photographs of the premises and occupants.
- Introduction of personnel to avoid mistaken identity.
Ensures personnel are properly armed and equipped.
Issues specialized equipment as required.
Notifies EMS or Tampa Fire Rescue to dispatch an ambulance to stand by during the search warrant service.

Entry Team Procedures

Knock and announce their purpose and identify themselves as law enforcement officers prior to entering the premises, unless a "no-knock" entry is authorized or exigent circumstances exist.
Announce their presence upon entry.
Systematically search the premises for occupants in the most efficient and expedient manner possible.
Do not pursue persons who escape or flee from the premises, unless exigent circumstances exist.

Warrant Service Team Procedures

After receiving notification that the premises are secure, the supervisor in charge of the detail instructs the warrant service team to enter the premises to execute the warrant.
The warrant service team:
- Reads the warrant aloud in its entirety prior to searching the premises.
- Reads "Miranda Rights" to all persons detained at the scene.
- Systematically searches the premises for items named in the warrant.
- Documents and processes all property seized.
- Arrests persons named in the warrant and any others found in violation of the law.
- Leaves a copy of the search warrant and a listing of all items seized at the premises.
- Prepares a property receipt and submits it as an MRE attachment.
- Completes an incident report with attachments.

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