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injury. Giongo generally would stay in the central area of the
search location until a uniformed officer arrived to watch the
suspects and then would check on the other officers. Depending
on the number of searches being conducted, a supervisor was not
always present on each search.
Giongo reviewed the officers' warrants before they went to
the magistrate to see if there appeared to be probable cause for
the proposed search. Giongo checked the reports for
completeness, especially of data used for statistical purposes
such as dates, times, property receipt numbers, and types of
crimes. Giongo did not verify the facts contained in warrants or
other reports or check seized items against the items as listed
unless such items were physically present in the unit. Giongo
signed investigation reports whether or not he had been present
on the day of the search.
Giongo was assigned to police radio detail at the PAB from
June 29 until August 15, 1983, during the investigation of a
shooting in which he was involved.
Illegal Activities
As will be set forth in further detail below, occasionally
some 5 Squad members appropriated to their own use money, drugs,
or other items they seized from the suspects. The 5 Squad
members divided the appropriated money among the officers
present, their partners, and sometimes their supervisor(s);
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