301B - Search And Seizure Administrative Order

Question 1

Who owns the Search and Seizure Administrative Order?

Answer 1

Director of Investigations and Homeland Security

Question 2

Officers attempting to secure search warrants related to narcotics violations must contact who first?

Answer 2

Narcotics Unit

Question 3

In all cases, a _______ must approve the probable cause for the search warrant by initialing the PC Section. Of the Search Warrant Checklist.

Answer 3

Supervisor

Question 4

Assigned SAO number has been written in what color ink on both original warrants?

Answer 4

Black ink

Question 5

Supervisor must ensure that NINJAS deconfliction is done at least how many hours before Warrant is to be served?

Answer 5

At least 2 hours

Question 6

After knocking and announcing, Force May Be used to enter after how long?

Answer 6

Wait a reasonable amount of time

Question 7

Not necessary to announce their presence before entry if:

Answer 7

People inside already know and acknowledge officers authority and purpose
Officers have justifiable belief that persons inside are in danger
Announcing would increase danger to officers
Justifiable belief that escape or evidence destruction will be attempted

Question 8

Can mere fact that evidence can be easily destroyed enough to justify no knock?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

What is the minimum number of officers to search a room?

Answer 9

Two assigned to each room

Question 10

Does supervisor need to be present for execution of search warrant to obtain biological samples?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

After all evidence is placed in large bag, what does supervisor do?

Answer 11

Check inventory completeness
Seal bag with tape
Write ID number and initials on tape
Write “Search Warrant” on the outer bag with their contact information

Question 12

After sealed bag is delivered to Property Room, who opens bag?

Answer 12

Property and Evidence Facility Personnel only

Question 13

If seal on bag is broken, what happens?

Answer 13

Supervisor in charges goes to property room and verify contents

Question 14

A copy of the search warrant is filed with what unit?

Answer 14

Narcotics Unit

Question 15

If officer decides to let warrant lapse, the original must be returned to Felony Intake Department at SAO within how many days?

Answer 15

15 days

Question 16

A completed case file from the Patrol Division and reports from the zinvestigations Division must be delivered to Narcotics/Vice Section within how many days?

Answer 16

10working days after conclusion of Investigation

Question 17

Sending case file to Narcotics within 10workings days may be delayed if approved by who?

Answer 17

Assist Chief or higher authority

Question 18

Search warrant exceptions under PEACHPIT?

Answer 18

Protective sweep
Exigent circumstances
Arrest
Consent
Hot Pursuit
Inventory
Terry stop

Question 19

If officers reasonably believe that their is evidence of a crime in a residence or other property, and that such evidence would dissipate or be destroyed before a search warrant could be obtained, entry may be made for the purpose of preserving that evidence. What is that evidence called?

Answer 19

Evanescent Evidence