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What is the primary responsibility of the OPD Court Liaison Squad regarding subpoenas, notices to appear, and ALR hearing notices?
What is the primary responsibility of the OPD Court Liaison Squad regarding subpoenas, notices to appear, and ALR hearing notices?
- To maintain a centralized database of all court-related documents received by OPD
- To review the documents for accuracy and completeness before forwarding them
- To forward them directly to the employees named in the documents
- To date and time stamp the documents and forward them to the appropriate supervisors (correct)
According to the policy, what is the primary reason for establishing procedures related to court appearances and testimony?
According to the policy, what is the primary reason for establishing procedures related to court appearances and testimony?
- To ensure that OPD employees are present on time and prepared to testify
- To facilitate communication between court personnel and OPD employees
- To establish rules and procedures that must be followed by all parties involved
- All of the above (correct)
What type of documents are specifically mentioned in the procedure?
What type of documents are specifically mentioned in the procedure?
- Subpoenas, notices to appear, and ALR hearing notices (correct)
- Warrants, indictments, and sentencing documents
- All legal documents related to criminal matters
- Court orders, summons, and deposition notices
How many copies of each subpoena, notice to appear, or ALR hearing notice are received by the OPD Customer Services Unit?
How many copies of each subpoena, notice to appear, or ALR hearing notice are received by the OPD Customer Services Unit?
For subpoenas/notices received for employees assigned to bureaus other than the Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB), where are the documents forwarded?
For subpoenas/notices received for employees assigned to bureaus other than the Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB), where are the documents forwarded?
What is the primary purpose of establishing procedures related to court appearances and testimony, according to the policy preamble?
What is the primary purpose of establishing procedures related to court appearances and testimony, according to the policy preamble?
If an employee is required to attend a telephonic ALR hearing during off-duty hours, how will they be compensated according to the agreement between the Omaha Police Officers Association and the City of Omaha?
If an employee is required to attend a telephonic ALR hearing during off-duty hours, how will they be compensated according to the agreement between the Omaha Police Officers Association and the City of Omaha?
What is the procedure for employees if they are scheduled for both a telephonic ALR hearing and a court appearance during the same time slot?
What is the procedure for employees if they are scheduled for both a telephonic ALR hearing and a court appearance during the same time slot?
In what situation will an employee's meal period during a court appearance be eligible for overtime compensation?
In what situation will an employee's meal period during a court appearance be eligible for overtime compensation?
What action should employees take if they are on-duty and need to attend a telephonic ALR hearing?
What action should employees take if they are on-duty and need to attend a telephonic ALR hearing?
What is the compensation rule for officers attending two telephonic hearings within the same two-hour block of time in one day?
What is the compensation rule for officers attending two telephonic hearings within the same two-hour block of time in one day?
Which form should employees use to document their actual meal time taken during a court appearance?
Which form should employees use to document their actual meal time taken during a court appearance?
What is the consequence of violating parking restrictions around the Hall of Justice/Civic Center?
What is the consequence of violating parking restrictions around the Hall of Justice/Civic Center?
Where are employees required to turn in all OPD Form 158A’s and subpoenas for appearances in the Douglas County Courthouse?
Where are employees required to turn in all OPD Form 158A’s and subpoenas for appearances in the Douglas County Courthouse?
At what times should off-duty employees who are subpoenaed for County Court appear for morning and afternoon court?
At what times should off-duty employees who are subpoenaed for County Court appear for morning and afternoon court?
Who is allowed access to the County Court Law Enforcement lounge and overtime sign-in area?
Who is allowed access to the County Court Law Enforcement lounge and overtime sign-in area?
When can OPD employees allow interviews by private attorneys or public defenders regarding cases undergoing prosecution?
When can OPD employees allow interviews by private attorneys or public defenders regarding cases undergoing prosecution?
What should an OPD employee do if subpoenaed for a deposition connected to a criminal matter or a case pending in criminal court?
What should an OPD employee do if subpoenaed for a deposition connected to a criminal matter or a case pending in criminal court?
Who can handle subpoenas of OPD records according to the text?
Who can handle subpoenas of OPD records according to the text?
Where should OPD employees advise a person who requests OPD records to be brought to a court hearing?
Where should OPD employees advise a person who requests OPD records to be brought to a court hearing?
What is required before allowing family members access to the County Court Law Enforcement lounge and overtime sign-in area?
What is required before allowing family members access to the County Court Law Enforcement lounge and overtime sign-in area?
When will overtime be assigned for court appearances?
When will overtime be assigned for court appearances?
What form should be used to report overtime due to court purposes?
What form should be used to report overtime due to court purposes?
Who is responsible for notifying employees of cancellations or continuances of court proceedings in Douglas County Court?
Who is responsible for notifying employees of cancellations or continuances of court proceedings in Douglas County Court?
What is the purpose of the Court Cancellation Web application?
What is the purpose of the Court Cancellation Web application?
Within how many hours prior to a scheduled court appearance must an employee check the Court Cancellation Web application?
Within how many hours prior to a scheduled court appearance must an employee check the Court Cancellation Web application?
If a sworn employee's scheduled off-duty court appearance is canceled less than 16 hours prior to the scheduled appearance, what should the employee do?
If a sworn employee's scheduled off-duty court appearance is canceled less than 16 hours prior to the scheduled appearance, what should the employee do?
If a sworn employee receives at least 16 hours' notice of a court cancellation, what should happen?
If a sworn employee receives at least 16 hours' notice of a court cancellation, what should happen?
Which of the following statements is true regarding non-sworn employees and compensation for off-duty cancelled court appearances?
Which of the following statements is true regarding non-sworn employees and compensation for off-duty cancelled court appearances?
Which of the following is NOT included in the 16-hour cancellation compensation policy?
Which of the following is NOT included in the 16-hour cancellation compensation policy?
Who should an employee contact if they have questions concerning the setup or use of the Court Cancellation Web application?
Who should an employee contact if they have questions concerning the setup or use of the Court Cancellation Web application?
What form should an employee complete if they will be unavailable for a court or hearing appearance or an ALR hearing?
What form should an employee complete if they will be unavailable for a court or hearing appearance or an ALR hearing?
What is the responsibility of the employee's immediate supervisor regarding the 'File Copy' subpoena?
What is the responsibility of the employee's immediate supervisor regarding the 'File Copy' subpoena?
What should employees do with subpoenas/notices stamped 'Sign and Return'?
What should employees do with subpoenas/notices stamped 'Sign and Return'?
How long will the Court Liaison Squad maintain files of the 'Sign and Return' copies of subpoenas/notices?
How long will the Court Liaison Squad maintain files of the 'Sign and Return' copies of subpoenas/notices?
What should employees do if they receive a subpoena mailed directly to them?
What should employees do if they receive a subpoena mailed directly to them?
What should employees do if they are summoned to court without a subpoena?
What should employees do if they are summoned to court without a subpoena?
If an employee will be unavailable for a court appearance due to annual leave or Injured on Duty status (IOD), what should their sergeant or supervisor do?
If an employee will be unavailable for a court appearance due to annual leave or Injured on Duty status (IOD), what should their sergeant or supervisor do?
What should employees do if a check is attached to the subpoena?
What should employees do if a check is attached to the subpoena?
What form should employees complete if the subpoena requests their presence?
What form should employees complete if the subpoena requests their presence?
What should employees do regarding overtime if they appear in court?
What should employees do regarding overtime if they appear in court?
When should employees time stamp in for a court appearance?
When should employees time stamp in for a court appearance?
Which statement is correct regarding command approval for court cancellations?
Which statement is correct regarding command approval for court cancellations?
Where should the original OPD Form 158B be sent after obtaining command/supervisory approval for a court cancellation?
Where should the original OPD Form 158B be sent after obtaining command/supervisory approval for a court cancellation?
If an employee is scheduled for multiple cases in separate courtrooms at the same time, what should they do?
If an employee is scheduled for multiple cases in separate courtrooms at the same time, what should they do?
When should the City Law Department be contacted regarding a subpoena?
When should the City Law Department be contacted regarding a subpoena?
What is the process for participating in a telephonic Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing?
What is the process for participating in a telephonic Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing?
What form should an employee submit for an ALR telephonic hearing?
What form should an employee submit for an ALR telephonic hearing?
What parking restrictions are mentioned in the text regarding the Douglas County Courthouse and Civic Center?
What parking restrictions are mentioned in the text regarding the Douglas County Courthouse and Civic Center?
If an employee is scheduled for an ALR telephonic hearing while on duty, how should they handle compensation?
If an employee is scheduled for an ALR telephonic hearing while on duty, how should they handle compensation?
What should an employee do if a continuance is not granted for a scheduling conflict with multiple court appearances?
What should an employee do if a continuance is not granted for a scheduling conflict with multiple court appearances?
What should an employee do after consulting with the City Law Department regarding a subpoena?
What should an employee do after consulting with the City Law Department regarding a subpoena?
