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What is the purpose of briefing personnel before a search warrant operation?
What is the purpose of briefing personnel before a search warrant operation?
When is it mandatory to notify EMS or Tampa Fire Rescue to dispatch an ambulance during a search warrant operation?
When is it mandatory to notify EMS or Tampa Fire Rescue to dispatch an ambulance during a search warrant operation?
What is the first step taken by the Entry Team during a search warrant operation?
What is the first step taken by the Entry Team during a search warrant operation?
What is the responsibility of the Perimeter Team members during a search warrant operation?
What is the responsibility of the Perimeter Team members during a search warrant operation?
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What is the final step in the search warrant operation?
What is the final step in the search warrant operation?
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What is the purpose of reading 'Miranda Rights' to all persons detained at the scene?
What is the purpose of reading 'Miranda Rights' to all persons detained at the scene?
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What is prepared by HCSO personnel after the search warrant operation?
What is prepared by HCSO personnel after the search warrant operation?
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What is done with the property seized during the search warrant operation?
What is done with the property seized during the search warrant operation?
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What is done in case of legal problems arising from the execution of the search warrant?
What is done in case of legal problems arising from the execution of the search warrant?
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Who shall be notified prior to executing a narcotic search warrant in Hillsborough County?
Who shall be notified prior to executing a narcotic search warrant in Hillsborough County?
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What is the responsibility of the affiant after the warrant service?
What is the responsibility of the affiant after the warrant service?
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What is required for outside agencies to participate in search warrant entries or physical arrests?
What is required for outside agencies to participate in search warrant entries or physical arrests?
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Who must be the affiant or co-affiant on all search warrants served in Hillsborough County?
Who must be the affiant or co-affiant on all search warrants served in Hillsborough County?
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What is the responsibility of the supervisor in charge of the detail after the warrant service?
What is the responsibility of the supervisor in charge of the detail after the warrant service?
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What can outside agencies participate in without prior approval?
What can outside agencies participate in without prior approval?
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Who is responsible for properly preparing the search warrant?
Who is responsible for properly preparing the search warrant?
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What is the minimum number of hours' prior notification required for requesting the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)?
What is the minimum number of hours' prior notification required for requesting the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)?
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What is the purpose of the pre-operation briefing?
What is the purpose of the pre-operation briefing?
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What information should the affiant provide to the supervisor in charge of the detail prior to the search warrant briefing?
What information should the affiant provide to the supervisor in charge of the detail prior to the search warrant briefing?
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Who is in command of the entry and premises until it is secure?
Who is in command of the entry and premises until it is secure?
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What is submitted as a supplement to the report?
What is submitted as a supplement to the report?
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What determines the need for the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)?
What determines the need for the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)?
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What is the purpose of the uniformed deputies assigned to the detail?
What is the purpose of the uniformed deputies assigned to the detail?
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When are uniformed deputies released to their regular duties?
When are uniformed deputies released to their regular duties?
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What is the purpose of the supervisor in charge of the detail formulating a course of action?
What is the purpose of the supervisor in charge of the detail formulating a course of action?
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What is the primary responsibility of the entry team?
What is the primary responsibility of the entry team?
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When is an outer perimeter team deployed?
When is an outer perimeter team deployed?
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What is the responsibility of the inner perimeter team?
What is the responsibility of the inner perimeter team?
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Who is responsible for properly securing, packaging, and transporting evidence?
Who is responsible for properly securing, packaging, and transporting evidence?
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What happens to the inner perimeter team when an outer perimeter team is not deployed?
What happens to the inner perimeter team when an outer perimeter team is not deployed?
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Who is a member of the warrant service team, unless exempted by the supervisor?
Who is a member of the warrant service team, unless exempted by the supervisor?
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What is the primary responsibility of the warrant service team?
What is the primary responsibility of the warrant service team?
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What is a key responsibility of the outer perimeter team?
What is a key responsibility of the outer perimeter team?
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The Entry Team is responsible for searching the premises for evidence.
The Entry Team is responsible for searching the premises for evidence.
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The Inner Perimeter Team is responsible for containing and securing the exterior of the structure.
The Inner Perimeter Team is responsible for containing and securing the exterior of the structure.
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The Outer Perimeter Team is always deployed during a search warrant operation.
The Outer Perimeter Team is always deployed during a search warrant operation.
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The Warrant Service Team is responsible for executing the search warrant and searching the premises for evidence.
The Warrant Service Team is responsible for executing the search warrant and searching the premises for evidence.
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The search warrant affiant is always a member of the Warrant Service Team.
The search warrant affiant is always a member of the Warrant Service Team.
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The Outer Perimeter Team is responsible for protecting Sheriff's vehicles at the scene.
The Outer Perimeter Team is responsible for protecting Sheriff's vehicles at the scene.
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The Inner Perimeter Team assumes the responsibilities of the Outer Perimeter Team when it is deployed.
The Inner Perimeter Team assumes the responsibilities of the Outer Perimeter Team when it is deployed.
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The Warrant Service Team arrests subjects named in the warrant and any other persons found in violation of the law.
The Warrant Service Team arrests subjects named in the warrant and any other persons found in violation of the law.
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During a search warrant operation, only the SWAT team is responsible for apprehending fleeing subjects.
During a search warrant operation, only the SWAT team is responsible for apprehending fleeing subjects.
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The Warrant Service Team is responsible for reading aloud the warrant in its entirety prior to searching the premises.
The Warrant Service Team is responsible for reading aloud the warrant in its entirety prior to searching the premises.
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The supervisor in charge of the detail is responsible for briefing personnel before a search warrant operation.
The supervisor in charge of the detail is responsible for briefing personnel before a search warrant operation.
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A 'no knock' entry is always authorized during a search warrant operation.
A 'no knock' entry is always authorized during a search warrant operation.
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The Entry Team is responsible for documenting all property seized during a search warrant operation.
The Entry Team is responsible for documenting all property seized during a search warrant operation.
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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.
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.
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The Perimeter Team is responsible for systematically searching the premises for occupants.
The Perimeter Team is responsible for systematically searching the premises for occupants.
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A copy of the search warrant and a listing of all items seized is left at the premises after a search warrant operation.
A copy of the search warrant and a listing of all items seized is left at the premises after a search warrant operation.
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The Warrant Service Team is responsible for arresting persons named in the warrant and any other persons found in violation of the law.
The Warrant Service Team is responsible for arresting persons named in the warrant and any other persons found in violation of the law.
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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.
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.
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Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office personnel must be the affiant or co-affiant on all search warrants served in Hillsborough County and surrounding counties.
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office personnel must be the affiant or co-affiant on all search warrants served in Hillsborough County and surrounding counties.
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Outside agencies may participate in search warrant entries or physical arrests without prior approval.
Outside agencies may participate in search warrant entries or physical arrests without prior approval.
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The supervisor in charge of the detail shall ensure that all incident reports and required supplements are completed after the warrant service.
The supervisor in charge of the detail shall ensure that all incident reports and required supplements are completed after the warrant service.
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The affiant is responsible for properly securing, packaging, and transporting evidence.
The affiant is responsible for properly securing, packaging, and transporting evidence.
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The judge who signed the warrant must be notified of the warrant service regardless of the judge's instructions.
The judge who signed the warrant must be notified of the warrant service regardless of the judge's instructions.
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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.
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.
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Lieutenant within the Special Investigations Division (SID) shall be notified prior to any Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office personnel executing a search warrant.
Lieutenant within the Special Investigations Division (SID) shall be notified prior to any Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office personnel executing a search warrant.
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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.
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.
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Uniformed deputies assigned to the detail are released to their regular duties as soon as practical.
Uniformed deputies assigned to the detail are released to their regular duties as soon as practical.
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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.
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.
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The supervisor in charge of the detail formulates a course of action that includes determining total manpower and support requirements.
The supervisor in charge of the detail formulates a course of action that includes determining total manpower and support requirements.
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The inner perimeter team is deployed when an outer perimeter team is not deployed.
The inner perimeter team is deployed when an outer perimeter team is not deployed.
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The affiant is responsible for preparing the search warrant and obtaining approval from the State Attorney’s Office and a neutral judge.
The affiant is responsible for preparing the search warrant and obtaining approval from the State Attorney’s Office and a neutral judge.
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At least two uniformed deputies and a marked patrol vehicle shall be present during the entry at all search warrants.
At least two uniformed deputies and a marked patrol vehicle shall be present during the entry at all search warrants.
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The supervisor in charge of the detail conducts a pre-operation briefing to specify individual and team assignments and responsibilities.
The supervisor in charge of the detail conducts a pre-operation briefing to specify individual and team assignments and responsibilities.
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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.
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.
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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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