CITP Test 5 UPDATED Study Guide
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
How long does LE have to execute a Federal Search Warrant - CORRECT
ANSWERS 14 Days
What are the five essential elements of executing a search warrant - CORRECT
ANSWERS Safety
Legality
Surprise
Speed
Simplicity
What is the most important element in executing a search warrant? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Safety
What are the legal restrictions of a search warrant? - CORRECT ANSWERS
- Search must be reasonable
- Warrant must be signed by USMJ judge
- Executed in required time frame
- No unnecessary destruction of property
- Reasonable and necessary force to gain entry
With the element of surprise, you should always attempt to execute your
warrant when... - CORRECT ANSWERS - The most contraband or
evident is likely to be present
- When persons of investigative value are present
- Your team can maneuver without detection
- Initial entry provides team with position of advantage
,Why should team members always work in pairs during a search warrant? -
CORRECT ANSWERS - Safety
- Ensures thorough search
- Cover/Contact
- Helps prevent legal claims
What are the duties of the entry team? - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Should be experienced
- Clear LE identification
- Employing cover and concealment
- Prioritizes safety
- Postive control of all occupants (as well as weapons, pieces of evidence)
- Security sweep (primary and secondary)
- Never pass a threat
- Never search alone
What are the duties of the cover team? - CORRECT ANSWERS - 360
degree responsibility
- Prevent flight
- Control arrivals and departures
- Provide cover for retreat
- Return gunfire as required
- May close in when location is clear
What are the duties of the search team? - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Usually enters with the entry team (or IS the entry team)
- Physically searches for evidence
, Justifications for a frisk during a Search Warrant - CORRECT ANSWERS
- High crime neighborhood
- Bulge in pocket
- Third Party info
- Nature is Warrant
- Number of suspects
- Personal knowledge of weapons use
Why do we want control of occupants during a search warrant? - CORRECT
ANSWERS - Safety
- Prevention of destruction of evidence
- Prevent interference with search warrant
Do NOT search the premises until... - CORRECT ANSWERS The
premises and occupants are secure
___________ can work UC with the approval from your agency - CORRECT
ANSWERS Anyone
What is an undercover operation? - CORRECT ANSWERS A legal,
covert investigative technique involving the deception of and association with
the criminal element
List the phases of a UC Operation - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Planning
2. Initiation
3. Operational
4. Termination
5. Evaluation
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
How long does LE have to execute a Federal Search Warrant - CORRECT
ANSWERS 14 Days
What are the five essential elements of executing a search warrant - CORRECT
ANSWERS Safety
Legality
Surprise
Speed
Simplicity
What is the most important element in executing a search warrant? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Safety
What are the legal restrictions of a search warrant? - CORRECT ANSWERS
- Search must be reasonable
- Warrant must be signed by USMJ judge
- Executed in required time frame
- No unnecessary destruction of property
- Reasonable and necessary force to gain entry
With the element of surprise, you should always attempt to execute your
warrant when... - CORRECT ANSWERS - The most contraband or
evident is likely to be present
- When persons of investigative value are present
- Your team can maneuver without detection
- Initial entry provides team with position of advantage
,Why should team members always work in pairs during a search warrant? -
CORRECT ANSWERS - Safety
- Ensures thorough search
- Cover/Contact
- Helps prevent legal claims
What are the duties of the entry team? - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Should be experienced
- Clear LE identification
- Employing cover and concealment
- Prioritizes safety
- Postive control of all occupants (as well as weapons, pieces of evidence)
- Security sweep (primary and secondary)
- Never pass a threat
- Never search alone
What are the duties of the cover team? - CORRECT ANSWERS - 360
degree responsibility
- Prevent flight
- Control arrivals and departures
- Provide cover for retreat
- Return gunfire as required
- May close in when location is clear
What are the duties of the search team? - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Usually enters with the entry team (or IS the entry team)
- Physically searches for evidence
, Justifications for a frisk during a Search Warrant - CORRECT ANSWERS
- High crime neighborhood
- Bulge in pocket
- Third Party info
- Nature is Warrant
- Number of suspects
- Personal knowledge of weapons use
Why do we want control of occupants during a search warrant? - CORRECT
ANSWERS - Safety
- Prevention of destruction of evidence
- Prevent interference with search warrant
Do NOT search the premises until... - CORRECT ANSWERS The
premises and occupants are secure
___________ can work UC with the approval from your agency - CORRECT
ANSWERS Anyone
What is an undercover operation? - CORRECT ANSWERS A legal,
covert investigative technique involving the deception of and association with
the criminal element
List the phases of a UC Operation - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Planning
2. Initiation
3. Operational
4. Termination
5. Evaluation
