All officers and investigators needing to have a Dialed Number Recorder/DNR (pen register) or Trap and Trace device utilized as a resource for an ongoing investigation shall notify the Organized Crime Unit Technical Support Section of their intent before a court order is signed. This will allow Technical Support Section personnel to obtain the proper equipment before the court order is activated, and will serve to keep a record of the unit to be billed.
Prior to a DNR (pen register) or Trap and Trace order, the officer/investigator shall subpoena the phone company of record to ensure the proper company is served with the Trap and Trace order.
The officer/investigator shall forward a copy of the signed court order to the Technical Support Section prior to the DNR (pen register) or Trap and Trace being installed.
After being contacted, the Technical Support Section will furnish the officer/investigator with the requested reports.
Definitions
Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.
- Investigation: A structured process of gathering, examining, and evaluating facts and evidence to determine what occurred, assess compliance with laws and policies, and support appropriate actions or decisions.
- Investigators: All persons from the MPD Homicide unit and Internal Affairs unit who are conducting an investigation of the Critical Incident, unless other Criminal Investigating and Administrative Investigating Entities have been designated by the Chief of Police or their designee.
- Subpoena: An official court order for an individual to appear in court. The Subpoena remains in effect until the case is over or the Issuing Authority excuses the individual under Subpoena.