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What is the effective date of the Search Warrants Policy 43.5?
What is the effective date of the Search Warrants Policy 43.5?
Which accreditation standards are mentioned in the text?
Which accreditation standards are mentioned in the text?
What type of operations require law enforcement deputies to wear protective body armor?
What type of operations require law enforcement deputies to wear protective body armor?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an item for administrative search warrants?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an item for administrative search warrants?
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Who must approve the application for a search warrant according to the text?
Who must approve the application for a search warrant according to the text?
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In what manner should search warrants be executed as per the text?
In what manner should search warrants be executed as per the text?
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What should law enforcement deputies wear to identify themselves as agency personnel?
What should law enforcement deputies wear to identify themselves as agency personnel?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an administrative search warrant, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an administrative search warrant, according to the text?
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At what rank must the approval for a search warrant application go up to according to the text?
At what rank must the approval for a search warrant application go up to according to the text?
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Who is responsible for properly preparing the search warrant affidavit according to the text?
Who is responsible for properly preparing the search warrant affidavit according to the text?
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What rank should approve the application for a search warrant?
What rank should approve the application for a search warrant?
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What form must be completed by the case agent / affiant for chain of command's review and approval?
What form must be completed by the case agent / affiant for chain of command's review and approval?
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Who should be notified by the affected Division Director before the execution of a warrant?
Who should be notified by the affected Division Director before the execution of a warrant?
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What information is required to be included in the Search Warrant Operations Plan according to the text?
What information is required to be included in the Search Warrant Operations Plan according to the text?
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When is authorization for a pre-planned search warrant required?
When is authorization for a pre-planned search warrant required?
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Who must approve the search warrant application before execution?
Who must approve the search warrant application before execution?
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What should the case agent / affiant include in the Search Warrant Operations Plan?
What should the case agent / affiant include in the Search Warrant Operations Plan?
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Who is responsible for briefing the affected Division Director before the execution of a warrant?
Who is responsible for briefing the affected Division Director before the execution of a warrant?
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What is the role of the SWAT OIC in the activation of SWAT?
What is the role of the SWAT OIC in the activation of SWAT?
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During the preoperation briefing, what is used to designate positions and personnel assignments?
During the preoperation briefing, what is used to designate positions and personnel assignments?
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Who should be present at the preoperation briefing for the service of a search warrant?
Who should be present at the preoperation briefing for the service of a search warrant?
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What is an important consideration during the preoperation briefing for SWAT?
What is an important consideration during the preoperation briefing for SWAT?
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What should be done to ensure the accuracy of the location during the preoperation briefing?
What should be done to ensure the accuracy of the location during the preoperation briefing?
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Which position plays a role in notifying the SWAT OIC of the activation of SWAT?
Which position plays a role in notifying the SWAT OIC of the activation of SWAT?
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What is a key aspect in deciding team and individual assignments at the preoperation briefing?
What is a key aspect in deciding team and individual assignments at the preoperation briefing?
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What is utilized to identify special equipment and weapons needs during the preoperation briefing?
What is utilized to identify special equipment and weapons needs during the preoperation briefing?
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Why are total personnel and support requirements determined at the preoperation briefing?
Why are total personnel and support requirements determined at the preoperation briefing?
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What type of information should be provided about innocent parties potentially on the premises?
What type of information should be provided about innocent parties potentially on the premises?
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Why is it crucial to include a description of locking mechanisms in the search warrant?
Why is it crucial to include a description of locking mechanisms in the search warrant?
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What kind of information is essential regarding the location of physical obstacles in the yard?
What kind of information is essential regarding the location of physical obstacles in the yard?
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In what situation may the Lieutenant request the activation of SWAT for serving the search warrant?
In what situation may the Lieutenant request the activation of SWAT for serving the search warrant?
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What must be included regarding the interior of the structure to be searched?
What must be included regarding the interior of the structure to be searched?
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Why is it crucial to include information on neighboring residences or structures?
Why is it crucial to include information on neighboring residences or structures?
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What details about weapons believed to be on the premises should be included in the search warrant?
What details about weapons believed to be on the premises should be included in the search warrant?
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How should the direction of doors and if there are any bars on windows be described in the search warrant?
How should the direction of doors and if there are any bars on windows be described in the search warrant?
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When should the affected region's chain of command be informed of the issuance of a search warrant?
When should the affected region's chain of command be informed of the issuance of a search warrant?
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When can law enforcement effect immediate entry after knock and announce?
When can law enforcement effect immediate entry after knock and announce?
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Under what circumstances can law enforcement believe their safety is in imminent peril?
Under what circumstances can law enforcement believe their safety is in imminent peril?
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Why might law enforcement believe destruction of evidence is being attempted before making entry?
Why might law enforcement believe destruction of evidence is being attempted before making entry?
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What should law enforcement consider before executing tactical search warrants?
What should law enforcement consider before executing tactical search warrants?
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Why should uniformed deputies be released to return to their regular duties as soon as practical?
Why should uniformed deputies be released to return to their regular duties as soon as practical?
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In what situation can immediate entry be justified?
In what situation can immediate entry be justified?
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When executing tactical search warrants, what does the presence of a uniformed deputy signify?
When executing tactical search warrants, what does the presence of a uniformed deputy signify?
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Why should attention be given to releasing uniformed deputies from the scene?
Why should attention be given to releasing uniformed deputies from the scene?
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When can law enforcement believe the safety of occupants is in jeopardy?
When can law enforcement believe the safety of occupants is in jeopardy?
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Study Notes
Search Warrants Policy
- The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office has guidelines to meet statutory and constitutional standards relating to search warrants, ensuring lawful, timely, and effective execution.
- The agency follows FS 933 standards for search warrants.
Definitions
- "Agency" refers to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.
General
- Law enforcement deputies must wear protective body armor during high-risk operations, except for certain undercover activities.
- Deputies must wear an outer garment that identifies them as agency personnel and is an approved uniform article.
Authorization for Investigative Search Warrants
- Administrative search warrants include: cellular devices, computers, DNA, photographs, unoccupied vehicles, and event data recorders.
- Application for a search warrant must be approved by the case agent/affiant chain of command to the rank of Lieutenant or designee.
Authorization for Tactical Search Warrants
- Tactical considerations require pre-planned search warrant authorization.
- Application for a search warrant must be approved by the case agent/affiant chain of command to the rank of Lieutenant.
- Approval must be received through the chain of command to the affected Division Captain or designee before execution.
Preparation/Affiant Responsibility
- The case agent/affiant prepares the search warrant affidavit and secures judicial approval.
- The case agent/affiant completes the Search Warrant Operations Plan form (SJSO-364) for chain of command review and approval.
- The Search Warrant Operations Plan includes: address and description of the dwelling, suspect descriptions, and photographs.
Pre-Operation Briefing
- The case agent/affiant, first-line supervisor, and Lieutenant conduct a pre-operation briefing to specify individual and team assignments, responsibilities, and procedures.
- The briefing includes: a preliminary diagram of the premises, location confirmation, personnel assignments, and identification of special equipment and weapons.
Request for SWAT
- The Lieutenant or designee may request SWAT activation when facts and circumstances indicate a special risk or the subjects are believed to be armed.
- The decision to effect immediate entry is made after considering factors such as occupant refusal, imminent peril, destruction of evidence, or occupant safety.
Support Units
- At least one uniformed deputy and a marked patrol vehicle must be present at the execution of all tactical search warrants, unless prior approval is obtained from SWAT chain of command.
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Test your knowledge on the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Search Warrants Policy 43.5, including effective dates, accreditation standards, and execution guidelines according to FS 933.
