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What is the primary role of the police officer during the involuntary admission process?
What is the primary role of the police officer during the involuntary admission process?
- To complete the medical assessment of the individual.
- To apply facility-ordered restraints.
- To provide clarification of the grounds for detention, upon request. (correct)
- To assist facility staff with the admission process.
Under what circumstance may an officer assist facility staff with the admission process?
Under what circumstance may an officer assist facility staff with the admission process?
- When the officer is off-duty.
- When the facility staff requests assistance.
- When the individual is not restrained.
- When the individual is transported and delivered while restrained. (correct)
What information must be included in the petition if the transporting officer does not complete it?
What information must be included in the petition if the transporting officer does not complete it?
- The officer's badge number and department
- The officer's name and department
- The officer's name, badge number, and department (correct)
- The officer's badge number
What document should the officer complete and provide to the facility staff member?
What document should the officer complete and provide to the facility staff member?
What happens if an individual changes their mind about voluntary evaluation during transport?
What happens if an individual changes their mind about voluntary evaluation during transport?
What should the officer do with the copy of the petition for involuntary admission?
What should the officer do with the copy of the petition for involuntary admission?
What is the primary purpose of a voluntary evaluation?
What is the primary purpose of a voluntary evaluation?
When can an officer apply facility-ordered restraints?
When can an officer apply facility-ordered restraints?
What should the handling officer include in a report when they believe the return of a confiscated weapon might endanger someone?
What should the handling officer include in a report when they believe the return of a confiscated weapon might endanger someone?
What documentation is required when an individual desires to pursue voluntary evaluation?
What documentation is required when an individual desires to pursue voluntary evaluation?
Who is responsible for contacting the Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau in regards to the return of confiscated weapons?
Who is responsible for contacting the Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau in regards to the return of confiscated weapons?
What Illinois State Law is referenced in the policy manual?
What Illinois State Law is referenced in the policy manual?
What type of training will the department provide to its officers?
What type of training will the department provide to its officers?
What is the officer's responsibility when encountering an individual who may qualify for civil commitment?
What is the officer's responsibility when encountering an individual who may qualify for civil commitment?
What is the purpose of the handling officer advising the individual on the procedure for the return of confiscated firearms or weapons?
What is the purpose of the handling officer advising the individual on the procedure for the return of confiscated firearms or weapons?
What is the main concern when deciding whether to return a confiscated firearm or weapon?
What is the main concern when deciding whether to return a confiscated firearm or weapon?
What is the primary purpose of the Des Plaines Police Department's policy on civil commitments?
What is the primary purpose of the Des Plaines Police Department's policy on civil commitments?
Under what circumstances may an officer take an individual into custody and transport them to a mental health facility?
Under what circumstances may an officer take an individual into custody and transport them to a mental health facility?
What information should be included in the written petition for involuntary admission?
What information should be included in the written petition for involuntary admission?
What should an officer do if the required information for the written petition is unavailable?
What should an officer do if the required information for the written petition is unavailable?
What Illinois statute is referenced in the policy regarding civil commitments?
What Illinois statute is referenced in the policy regarding civil commitments?
What is the primary responsibility of the officer upon arrival at the mental health facility?
What is the primary responsibility of the officer upon arrival at the mental health facility?
What should an officer do when they determine that a person poses a clear and present danger due to verbally or physically threatening behavior?
What should an officer do when they determine that a person poses a clear and present danger due to verbally or physically threatening behavior?
What should an officer do when an individual has committed a serious criminal offense that would normally result in an arrest and transfer to a jail facility?
What should an officer do when an individual has committed a serious criminal offense that would normally result in an arrest and transfer to a jail facility?
What should an officer do after notifying the ISP about an individual who poses a clear and present danger?
What should an officer do after notifying the ISP about an individual who poses a clear and present danger?
What should an officer do when an individual who may qualify for a civil commitment has committed a serious criminal offense?
What should an officer do when an individual who may qualify for a civil commitment has committed a serious criminal offense?
Who should an officer notify when they have probable cause to arrest an individual who may qualify for a civil commitment?
Who should an officer notify when they have probable cause to arrest an individual who may qualify for a civil commitment?
What is the purpose of the verbal summary provided by the officer to an evaluating staff member?
What is the purpose of the verbal summary provided by the officer to an evaluating staff member?
