Consent to Searches (Form 146)

This document is a "Consent to Search" form used by the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD Form 146). It's a legal document that serves several important purposes:

1. Voluntary Authorization: The form documents that a person has voluntarily given permission to NOPD officers to search their person, vehicle, or residence during a criminal investigation.
2. Constitutional Protection: It relates to Fourth Amendment rights protecting against unreasonable searches and seizures. Without this consent form, officers would typically need a warrant or probable cause to conduct a search.
3. Rights Documentation: The form requires individuals to acknowledge (by initialing) that they understand:
   • They have the right to refuse the search
   • They can revoke consent at any time
   • No threats, coercion, or promises were made to obtain consent
   • These rights were explained before signing
4. Property Handling: It authorizes officers to remove relevant items as evidence, but requires them to provide a detailed receipt for anything taken.
5. Legal Evidence Chain: The form helps ensure that any evidence collected during the consent search will be admissible in court by documenting that proper procedures were followed.
6. Accountability: The form requires signatures from multiple parties:
   • The person giving consent
   • Civilian witnesses
   • The requesting officer
   • A supervising officer
   • Any assisting officers

• Consent to Search
• Chấp Thuận Cho Phép Điều Tra
• Consentimiento De Registro