iRubric: Search Warrant rubric

Elements of probalbe cause are not sufficiently established to obtain a search warrant. Numerous spelling and grammar errors may be found. Significant elements of probable cause are missing. Locations and areas to be searched are missing or not described in detail so that a person unfamiliar with the case would not be able to proceed confidently

Only minor grammar and spelling errors. There is enough probable cause to justify a search warrant. The locations and areas to be searched can be identified.

There are no gramatical or spelling errors in the document. All of the relevant probable cause elements are clearly stated and supported. The locations and areas to be searhced are accurately described. Individuals to be seized are identified in detail and using multiple sources.

One or more of the required subjects is not covered. The safety briefing does not contain emergency medical treatment, and appropriate actions to take to identify and prevent unsafe acts.

The following items are covered in the briefing: safety, location, ingress and egress, weapons, vehicles, arrest teams, search teams, evidence collection, staging areas, a suspect briefing, and contingencies

The safety briefing includes possible threats presented by the location and suspect(s) as well as communications links. The location briefing has diagrams and photographs of the interior and exterior of the premises. Maps and diagrams are used to present to ingress and egress of all personnel. Perimeter security is assigned.The contingency discussion covers the most likely situations that might be encountered.