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Subject: Topic: Objectives: To Be Able To Understand and Conceptualized Raid in Investigation

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Subject: Crim Prof 313- Specialized crime investigation 2

Topic: Arrest, Search and Seizure, raid and Custodial Investigation.


Objectives: To be able to understand and conceptualized Raid in investigation
Instructor: Mr. NISSAN B. RAMIREZ, MSCRIM, LPT
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Hi! The last topic is all about what do Raid means after conducting
with Custodial Investigation.

Raid Operation
Every member of a law enforcement organization must know the technique of
conducting a raid. Raid is usually made after careful investigation and when other method of
accomplishing the mission is not suitable. Whenever available, men experienced in conducting
police raids should be chosen as raid commanders.
What is Raid – Raid is a surprise invasion of a building or area. It is a small-scale attack of a
limit territory. A raid must be legal having its basis unlawful process and conducted in a legal
manner through search warrant or warrant of arrest. Raid may be in pursuit of a person
reasonably believed to be guilty of a felony when it is known that the felony has been
committed.
Purpose of Raid: According to Roxas (2008), the following are the objectives of Raid:
1. To effect apprehension
2. To obtain evidence of Illegal Activity by surprising the offenders in in flagrante delicto
3. To recover stolen Property.
Effectiveness of Raid
The effectiveness of Raid depends on the Following:
1. Size of Raiding party
2. Surprise
3. Speed
4. Superiority of arms
5. Simplicity of Plan and Operation

Qualifications of Raid Team


1. Has Leadership Ability
2. Tactfulness
3. Coolness and Stability
4. Experience
5. Discipline Steady Nerves and Mental Stability
Composition of a Raid Team
1. Raid Commander
2. Assistant Raid Commander
3. Covering or Surroundings party
4. Going-in detail or entering Party
5. In charge of raiding party
6. In charge of rendering inoperative to the subject’s vehicle, if any
7. Recorder who should keep log of the raid, gather evidence, make inventories and testify
in court
8. Photographer.
Duties of Covering Parties or Surrounding Party
1. Covers the approach of going –in detail or entering party.
2. Prevents the escape of criminals
3. Covers the entire area of the building
4. Neutralizes fire of barricaded criminals
Duties of Going-n Detail or Entering Party
1. Calls for the surrender of criminals
2. Effects arrest of criminals
3. Incapacitates and dislodge criminals
4. Search for pieces of evidence

What are the essential elements in Raid Operation?

Raid Operation
Coordination of individual efforts is an essential element in the success of the raid. The
raiding party should act as a team. The members of the teams must thoroughly understand the
objectives, the plan and the orders. Each man should hold his/her assigned position until his/her
position until his or her order are changed by the team leader. Before leaving the headquarters
to proceed to the target, the team leader must conduct final briefing to his/her entire personnel
(Roxas, 2008).
Coordination with the Local Station Commander
It is impressive that immediately before the service of a search warrant the team leader
should see to it that proper coordination is made with the station commander having jurisdiction

What are the don’ts in conducting raid?

over the target premises. The coordinating party is bound merely to relay that their team is
conducting an operation in their area. This gesture of coordination is not only a manifestation of
courtesy but also a safety measure to avoid the possibility of a mistake encounter.

The following should be avoided during the conduct of raid:


1. Don’t take unnecessary chances.
2. Don’t underestimate the ability or courage of the subject/s.
3. Don’t raid when not properly prepared.
4. Don’t endanger the lives of bystander
5. Don’t use raiders ha are not well-acquainted with each other
6. Don’t forget gas mask when employing tear gas
7. Don’t make unnecessary rough on the subject/s.
8. Don’t shoot to kill unless very imperative.
9. Don’t touch the evidence unless seen by witness, or by the owner or occupant of the
place

How is seizure conduced in a raid operation?


Seizure during the raid operation shall be performed through the
following guidelines.
What are the things that can be seized at the scene of the raid?

The following will be seized at the scene of the raid:


1. Weapons that maybe use against the raiding party.
2. Articles which might be used as a means of suicide
3. Articles which might be used in escaping
4. Articles which may use in the commission of the crime
5. Proceeds or fruits of the crime
Disposition of money and other valuable property
1. Money should be counted, and serial number of bills should be noted
2. Valuables should be sealed in a property envelope in the presence of the arrested
person/owner
3. Property envelope should show a complete inventory of the firearms.
4. The arrested person/owner should sign their names
5. Raiding officer should sign their name on the outer part of the envelope.
6. A receipt should be given to the arrested person/owner. However, this is qualified by the
decision of the supreme Court declaring as inadmissible in evidence the receipt for
property seized, signed by the accused, in case where mere possession of the items
seized in punishable.

Disposition of articles now covered in search warrant:


1. If the articles are illicit or contraband, the same must be seized.
2. Such articles maybe used as evidence to prosecute he person
3. Non-contraband articles must be returned to the owners or must not be seized in the first
place.

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