Execution of the warrant 1. Schedule an operational briefing for all personnel on the date you plan to execute the warrant. Hold the briefing at a site where you will not attract attention, preferably a good distance away from the subject’s property. 2. Divide personnel into teams and assign specific duties. Decide who will handle and identify the animals and who will assist the veterinarians. At this time, go over the ICS chart, logistics and safety concerns. 3. Ensure that only law enforcement officers enter the property initially to execute the warrant and secure the scene. Volunteers and others should gather at an established staging area until the subject has been removed from the property. Walkthrough Have a designated walkthrough team ready who will be given first access to the property once secured. This team should consist of the case lead, a veterinarian, a field team lead (the person coordinating the removal of the animals), photo/video personnel, and a scribe to map and label the property. 62 The Humane Society of the United States Based on the conditions, determine whether personal protective equipment is required (e.g. protective suits, respirators). While the walkthrough team is completing their assessment of the property, remaining personnel can build crates, ready the vehicle(s) for transport and set up the vet station, tables and tents. There are several purposes for the initial walkthrough. First, it gives the veterinarian a chance to examine the animals and living conditions for later inclusion in their report. Further, it offers the opportunity for the veterinarian to flag any animals in critical condition who need to be removed first for triage, transport and treatment. During this time, overall photo and video can be taken of the scene prior to any removal of animals. During the walkthrough, be sure to document the scene using photography and, ideally, video. Take your photos in a way that accurately captures the whole scene. To start, take overall photos of the area from multiple angles. Next, photograph the animals in their enclosures (don’t worry about labeling the animals at this point; you’ll take labeled photos later). Be sure to capture any injuries Sample front and side photograph of an equine. Executing a large-scale seizure
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