2013/12/31 Council Agenda Packet

4 Address information shall be specifically verified with the search warrant affidavit. 4. The suspect(s) location/address shall be verified and a scout team shall be sent to confirm the address information on the warrant and provide any other information relevant to the planning of the warrant service. 5. The Team Leader shall establish a plan of action to include: • Overall plan • Team Member assignments. • Fire discipline. • Assign special equipment as necessary. • Conduct a Commanders briefing of the plan when possible C. Containment-The outer-perimeter shall be secured by patrol officers and/or the unit requesting the SWAT team. The inner perimeter shall be secured by SWAT team personnel as manpower and the situation permit. Once the SWAT team makes entry into the objective,no perimeter personnel, inner or outer, shall fire into or around the objective • unless it is necessary to protect the life of an officer or innocent individual. If a subject escapes the inner perimeter,normally the SWAT team shall not pursue. Outer perimeter personnel shall effect an arrest, if possible and appropriate. Also, outer-perimeter personnel shall hold their positions until advised to secure by the SWAT Commander. D. Service of Search/Arrest Warrants-When serving search/arrest warrants the following guidelines shall be followed: 1. Announce police presence and authority. 2. Wait for a response, as stated in state and federal law. 3. Effect entry if necessary to achieve mission objective. 4. Search buildings for persons only. The search for evidence shall be conducted by the unit holding the warrant, after SWAT has secured the premises and the person(s)therein. 5. Secure persons and premises for the requesting unit/investigators. Revised 12/2013 30 51