DM 06.03

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What should officers rely on when making decisions in a situation where discretion can be exercised?

Officers' personal feelings

Available resources and department procedures (correct)

Public opinion and media coverage

The chief of police's personal opinion

What should the officer's decision be in dealing with each situation?

The quickest to expedite the process

The most lenient to avoid any conflict

The least restrictive that still accomplishes the intent of the law (correct)

The most restrictive to ensure compliance

What are officers held strictly accountable for in these circumstances?

Their personal beliefs and opinions

Their actions (correct)

Adhering to public opinion

Following city ordinances and case law

What defines the limits of discretion for sworn personnel?

Various federal and state laws, city ordinances, and case law Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances should persons arrested for municipal ordinance violations, misdemeanors, or traffic charges not be incarcerated?

In most circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What conditions may require bond or incarceration according to the text?

Prisoners with outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may a prisoner be released to Detox on a summons?

Prisoner is so intoxicated that immediate release would jeopardize safety Signup and view all the answers

What should the arresting officer do in cases involving an incoherent detainee?

Attempt to obtain the detainee's name, address, and phone number Signup and view all the answers

When should a prisoner be released to Detox according to the text?

Prisoner refuses processing by Aurora Detention Center personnel Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should every effort be made to release an arrested person on a summons or by court sanctioned bonding procedures?

If the person is unable to produce sufficient identification and/or a local address Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if a prisoner expressly states they will not appear in court?

Immediately incarcerate the prisoner Signup and view all the answers

When should an officer attempt to contact a family member, next of kin, or a friend of an incoherent detainee?

As soon as the detainee is found to be incoherent Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if a prisoner refuses processing by Aurora Detention Center personnel?

Release the prisoner on a summons Signup and view all the answers

What information will be noted in the report if the officer makes contact with someone during the booking process?

The name of the party contacted Signup and view all the answers

Where will the contact attempts be documented if the arresting officer does not make contact with anyone during the booking process?

In the General Offense report Signup and view all the answers

Where is the list of department employees who have skills in other languages located?

In the Central Arrest Division (CAD) System Signup and view all the answers

What should the arresting officer do if a departmental employee with the required language skill is on duty?

Request them to make personal contact with the detainee to resolve communication barrier Signup and view all the answers

What should the arresting officer do if a departmental employee translator is off-duty?

Attempt to arrange for telephone contact between detainee and translator Signup and view all the answers

What should the arresting officer do if there is no departmental employee translator available to communicate with the detainee?

Attempt to locate an individual with the requisite language Signup and view all the answers

What will be noted in the report if a detainee does not speak English or otherwise cannot communicate?

The contact attempts made by the arresting officer Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a detainee is deaf-mute?

Request a sign language interpreter from an external agency Signup and view all the answers

What will be documented if there is no departmental employee translator available to communicate with the detainee?

Attempts made by the arresting officer to find a communicator Signup and view all the answers