Search Warrants Procedure Quiz
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Who is responsible for the proper review and execution of search warrants generated in their commands?

  • State Attorney
  • Unit Supervisors (correct)
  • Deputies
  • Captain
  • What does the unit supervisor do if the affidavit and application are satisfactory?

  • Notify the State Attorney
  • Contact the Captain
  • Reject the affidavit and application
  • Complete and sign the District/Section of the District/Unit Search Warrant Log (correct)
  • Who must be notified when a search warrant is providing authority to enter an occupied or possibly occupied location or vehicle?

  • The District/Division Captain only
  • The State Attorney
  • The entire chain of command, up to the rank of Captain (correct)
  • The on-duty assistant state attorney
  • Who approves or disapproves the affidavit and warrant after the unit supervisor's review?

    <p>The on-duty assistant state attorney or other prosecuting attorney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the search warrant if it is approved by the assistant state attorney?

    <p>It is submitted to the State Attorney’s Office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of maintaining a list of on-duty state attorneys?

    <p>To assist with the contact and maintain a current list</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who reviews the affidavit and application before submission to the State Attorney’s Office?

    <p>The Unit Supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a search warrant to be served?

    <p>Signature from a judge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the grounds for issuing a search warrant?

    <p>When property was stolen or embezzled in violation of the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included in the affidavit in support of the application for a search warrant?

    <p>Description of the person, place, or thing to be searched</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who reviews the search warrant and affidavit after they are completed by the deputy?

    <p>The deputy's supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of including a description of the items to be seized in the search warrant?

    <p>To specify what evidence is being sought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is probable cause in the context of a search warrant?

    <p>A reasonable belief that evidence of a crime will be found</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can a search warrant be issued for a particular building or place?

    <p>When laws pertaining to cruelty to animals were or are being violated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the affidavit in support of the application for a search warrant?

    <p>To establish probable cause for the search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a search warrant issued?

    <p>Upon proper affidavits being made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure when property is taken during a search warrant execution?

    <p>Deputies will deliver a written inventory and receipt for the property taken.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be present during the execution of a search warrant?

    <p>Only authorized persons named in the warrant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a search warrant is served in another jurisdiction?

    <p>The media is present at the discretion of the local jurisdiction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who advises Communications of their CCN or other identifier and requests a case number?

    <p>The on-scene supervisor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of having a Lieutenant or component supervisor present during high-liability search warrants?

    <p>To ensure the safety and integrity of the search.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the premises are unoccupied during the execution of a search warrant?

    <p>A warrant copy and inventory of property are left in a conspicuous place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who determines the presence of a Lieutenant or component supervisor during search warrants that do not meet high-liability criteria?

    <p>The District/Division Captain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is issued for each search warrant execution?

    <p>A case number.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where will the supervisor's name be recorded in the CAD screen?

    <p>CAD screen's 'Information' section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be described in the warrant with particularity?

    <p>The items to be seized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be seized during the course of a search pursuant to a warrant?

    <p>Contraband or evidence of a crime in plain view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When will the search be discontinued?

    <p>After all items specified in the warrant are found</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court within 10 working days of the issuance of the warrant?

    <p>The warrant, affidavit, application, and inventory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a BSO law enforcement supervisor when responding to render assistance to another jurisdiction?

    <p>To ensure the search warrant's validity and correct information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be completed to document the service of the search warrant and assistance to other jurisdictions?

    <p>The Event Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of documenting the supervisor's name in the CAD screen?

    <p>To ensure accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Case Explorer Deconfliction system?

    <p>To prevent conflicts between law enforcement agencies during undercover operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information do users provide to the Case Explorer Deconfliction system?

    <p>Information about the time, nature, and location of the planned undercover operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the Case Explorer Deconfliction system?

    <p>The South Florida Investigative Support Center (SFISC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the Case Explorer Deconfliction system in terms of deputy/agent safety?

    <p>To enhance deputy/agent safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of cross-referencing the information provided to the Case Explorer Deconfliction system?

    <p>To determine if any conflicts exist between law enforcement agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is governed by policies established through HIDTA?

    <p>The use of the Case Explorer Deconfliction system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to be documented in the operations plan?

    <p>The use of the Case Explorer Deconfliction system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of the Case Explorer Deconfliction system in terms of law enforcement activity?

    <p>All concentrated law enforcement activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Search Warrants

    • Grounds for issuing search warrants:
      • Property was stolen or embezzled
      • Property was used to commit a crime
      • Property constitutes evidence of a felony
      • Property is held or possessed in violation of laws
      • Laws pertaining to cruelty to animals were violated
    • Drafting search warrants:
      • Deputies complete an affidavit in support of the application
      • Affidavit and search warrant must contain:
        • Description of person, place, or thing to be searched
        • Person's name from which items will be seized (if known)
        • Violation of law
        • Description of items to be seized
        • Probable cause

    Approval Process

    • Review and execution of search warrants generated in the unit:
      • Unit supervisors review the affidavit and application
      • If satisfactory, the unit supervisor completes and signs the District/Section of the District/Unit Search Warrant Log (BSO RP#86)
      • Notification of chain of command (up to Captain) prior to submission to the State Attorney's Office
    • Application:
      • Unit supervisor reviews the search warrant
      • On-duty assistant state attorney or other prosecuting attorney's office contacted for approval or disapproval

    Execution of Search Warrants

    • Serving deputies:
      • Ensure only authorized persons are present during execution
      • Deliver a copy of the search warrant to the person named or in their absence, to the person in charge of the premises
      • Deliver a written inventory and receipt for the property taken
    • If premises are unoccupied:
      • Leave a copy of the search warrant and inventory in a conspicuous place
    • Media presence:
      • Only authorized by Media Relations and approved by applicable command staff
    • High-liability or forced-entry search warrants:
      • A Lieutenant or component supervisor of equal or higher rank must be physically present
    • Warrant must describe:
      • Person, place, or thing to be searched
      • Items to be seized with particularity
    • Only areas where items are likely to be found may be searched
    • Contraband or evidence of a crime may be seized if in plain view or discovered during the search

    Return and Assistance

    • Warrant, affidavit, application, and inventory filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court within 10 working days
    • Assistance to other jurisdictions:
      • BSO law enforcement supervisor on the scene to ensure validity and correct information
      • Event Report completed to document the service of the search warrant and assistance

    Case Explorer Deconfliction

    • System located in the South Florida Investigative Support Center (SFISC)
    • Used to prevent conflicts during undercover operations
    • Requires information regarding time, nature, and location of planned operations
    • Enhances deputy/agent safety, facilitates coordination, and promotes communication among agencies

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