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According to the policy, what should the Department be sensitive to?

The enforcement actions taken by officers

The living conditions of the homeless population

The needs of the community members

The needs and rights of the homeless population (correct)

How is a homeless person defined in the directive?

An individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence (correct)

An individual who chooses to live in public places

An individual who has temporary living accommodations

An individual who has no primary residence

What is probable cause according to the directive?

Evidence that leads to immediate arrest

A legal requirement for officers to take action against suspects

Facts and circumstances that warrant a man of reasonable caution to believe that an offense has been or is being committed (correct)

Suspicion without any substantial evidence

What type of residence is considered a shelter for homeless individuals?

Supervised, publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations Signup and view all the answers

What should the Department balance when dealing with the homeless population according to the policy?

Sensitivity to the needs and rights of the homeless population while taking necessary enforcement actions to protect the community Signup and view all the answers

What should law enforcement officers do when encountering a homeless person in a non-custodial situation?

Advise the homeless person about available services through 211 Signup and view all the answers

In what situation are law enforcement officers not responsible for taking custody of mattresses belonging to homeless individuals?

When the mattresses are contaminated Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the safeguards that law enforcement officers should undertake to preserve the personal property of a homeless person?

Always attempt to secure personal items identified by the homeless person Signup and view all the answers

What should law enforcement officers do if a homeless person requests transportation to a shelter or medical facility?

Make a reasonable effort to accommodate the request Signup and view all the answers

When encountering a homeless person who meets the criteria for involuntary examination (e.g., Baker Act), what should law enforcement officers do?

Follow the Department’s standards procedures for dealing with Baker Acts Signup and view all the answers

What is the disposition of personal property known to belong to a homeless person, according to the text?

It shall never prevent an LEO from affecting an arrest Signup and view all the answers

What should LEOs do if they encounter a homeless person in a non-custodial situation?

Advise the homeless person about available services through 211 Signup and view all the answers

What should LEOs do with large or bulky items known to belong to a homeless person?

"Ensure that large or bulky items are not abandoned at the point of arrest if they are not contaminated" Signup and view all the answers

What should law enforcement officers do with mattresses known to belong to a homeless person?

Ensure they are not abandoned at the point of arrest if they are not contaminated Signup and view all the answers