Robert M. Jenkins

Director

National Law Enforcement Institute

Santa Rosa, CA

Table of Contents

a. Seven Elements of a Perfect Hiding Place

b. Red Herring Caches

c. Tunnel Vision - The Hider

d. Tunnel Vision - The Searcher

e. Tell Tale Signs

a. Common Living Areas

b. Fireplaces

1. Additional Fireplace Hiding Spots

c. Recreation Rooms/ Bars

d. Kitchens

1. Refrigerators

2. Stoves/Ovens/Microwave Ovens

3. Cabinets

4. Lighting Fixtures

5. Banquettes/ Booths

6. Kitchen Tables

7. Tile Floors & Counter Tops

8. Kitchen Blinds

9. Dish Washers

10. Garbage Disposal

11. Kitchen Canisters

12. Miscellaneous Appliances

13. Garbage Cans/ Recycling Bins

14. Miscellaneous Kitchen Hiding Places

e. Children Play Areas

f. Bedrooms

g. Closets

1. Additional Closet Hiding Places

2. Built-In Hiding Compartments

h. Bathrooms

i. Laundry Rooms

j. Garages/ Storage Areas/Utility Rooms/Basements/Out Buildings

III OUTSIDE - HOUSE & GARDENS

IV THINGS ON STRINGS

a. Creative Suspensions

b. Creative Immersions

V. THINK TUBULAR

VI. SECRET ROOMS

VII. BOOBY TRAPS

VIII. PROVING THE CASE

IX. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS

a. Scope of Warrant

b. When to Get an Additional Warrant

X. SEARCH TOOLS - STARTER KIT

Copyright @ 2002