Bank Investigations - Checks, Financial Transaction Devices

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What is the procedure for investigating forgery or unauthorized use of a financial transaction device according to the Omaha Police Department policy?

Prepare an original Incident Report detailing the forgery or unauthorized use of a financial transaction device.
Direct the complainant to contact the Telephone Report Squad for obtaining information and completing an Incident Report. (correct)
Notify the victim to contact the County Attorney’s Office for assistance.
Contact the Fraud Squad directly to assign the case to an investigating officer.

When are Uniform Patrol Bureau officers expected to respond to complaints of forgery/fraud or unauthorized use of financial transaction devices?

After the victim contacts the County Attorney’s Office.
If the crime is in progress or the suspect is in the area. (correct)
When the suspect is no longer in the area.
Only if the victim contacts them directly.

What role does the Fraud Squad play in investigating forgery or unauthorized use of financial transaction devices?

Directing the victim to contact the County Attorney’s Office for further assistance.
Assigning the case to an investigating officer after receiving details from the Telephone Report Squad. (correct)
Maintaining personal contact with the complainant throughout the investigation process.
Completing an original Incident Report detailing the fraud.

What action should a merchant take upon becoming aware of a Forgery or Unauthorized Use of a Financial Transaction Device according to the Omaha Police Department policy?

Contact the OPD Telephone Report Squad. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility does the investigating officer have when handling cases of forgery or unauthorized use of financial transaction devices?

Maintain personal contact with the complainant and update them on the investigation's status. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In cases involving No Account/Insufficient Fund Checks, what action should the responding officer take according to Omaha Police Department policy?

Advise the victim to contact the County Attorney’s Office but not prepare an original Incident Report. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Telephone Report Squad (TRS) when a merchant reports a Forgery or Unauthorized Use of a Financial Transaction Device?

Notify the Fraud Squad via email with specific information (C) Signup and view all the answers

In forgery cases, when is it necessary for Uniform Patrol Bureau officers to respond based on Omaha Police Department policy?

When the crime is in progress or the suspect is in the area (B) Signup and view all the answers

What action should a merchant take upon discovering a Forgery or Unauthorized Use of a Financial Transaction Device according to Omaha Police Department policy?

Contact the OPD Telephone Report Squad (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of the investigating officer regarding maintaining contact with the complainant in cases of forgery or unauthorized use of financial transaction devices?

Maintain personal contact and update on investigation progress (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a victim reports No Account/Insufficient Fund Checks according to Omaha Police Department policy?

The victim is advised to contact the County Attorney’s Office (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who assigns forgery or unauthorized use of financial transaction device cases to investigating officers within the Omaha Police Department?

Fraud Squad (C) Signup and view all the answers

Merchant's Action for Forgery

When a merchant suspects forgery or unauthorized use of a financial transaction device, they should contact the Omaha Police Department's Telephone Report Squad.

Fraud Squad's Role

The Fraud Squad assigns a specific officer to investigate forgery or unauthorized use of financial transaction devices cases after receiving details from the Telephone Report Squad.

Handling No Account Checks

The Omaha Police Department recommends that the victim of a "No Account/Insufficient Funds" check contact the County Attorney's Office for further action. The police will not file an original Incident Report in such cases.

Uniform Patrol's Involvement

If the crime is in progress or the suspect is still in the area, Uniform Patrol Bureau officers are expected to respond to forgery or unauthorized use of financial transaction devices cases.