Diplomats, Consular Officials, and Foreign Nationals

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What is the purpose of the privileges and immunities granted to Diplomats, Consular Officials, and Foreign Nationals in the United States?

To ensure that foreign governments can extend appropriate consular services to their nationals (correct)

To benefit individuals personally

To exempt them from following local laws

To prevent foreign governments from providing consular services

What responsibilities do international treaties and customary international law impose on the United States regarding Foreign Nationals?

To notify foreign authorities of any injuries only

To provide immunity to all Foreign Nationals

To notify certain foreign authorities when their nationals are detained or arrested (correct)

No responsibilities at all

Who are members of a Diplomat or Consular Official's household potentially covered under the protections and immunities?

No one except immediate family members

Only the Diplomat or Consular Official

Members of their household and/or staff (correct)

No one

Which of the following statements about Consular Officials is true?

Some classes of Consular Officials enjoy Diplomatic Immunity Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) regarding Diplomats and Consular Officials?

To respect the special provisions and comply with mandatory notification agreements Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of a Consular Official in the United States according to the text?

To provide assistance to their government’s citizens Signup and view all the answers

What action should officers take if they believe an individual is impaired and cannot drive safely?

Notify their supervisor for further action Signup and view all the answers

When are Foreign Nationals entitled to consular notification?

If detained momentarily for questioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Douglas County Department of Corrections regarding consular notification?

Conduct appropriate consular notification for Foreign Nationals in DCDC facilities Signup and view all the answers

Which action is required if a Foreign National requests consular notification?

Notify their supervisor who will then notify the Consulate Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if a detained Foreign National's country does not require mandatory consular notification?

Inquire if the Foreign National wishes to have their Consulate notified Signup and view all the answers

When must officers present a detained Foreign National with Page 2 of the Statement to Arrested or Detained Foreign Nationals form (OPD Form 170A)?

If they indicate a desire for consular notification Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if the detained Foreign National declines consular notification?

Document that the Foreign National declined notification Signup and view all the answers

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Notify their supervisor who will then notify the Consulate. Signup and view all the answers

When should officers present Page 1 of the Statement to Arrest or Detained Foreign Nationals form (OPD Form 170A)?

As soon as possible after detention. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended deadline to notify the Consulate after detaining a Foreign National?

Before the end of the shift in which the detention occurred Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper method to contact the nearest Consulate after a Foreign National's detention?

Use the Fax Sheet for Notifying Consular Officers of Arrests/Detentions (OPD Form 170) Signup and view all the answers

What needs to be submitted along with the original incident reports after notifying the Consulate of a Foreign National's detention?

The original Fax Sheet (OPD Form 170) and Statement to Arrested or Detained Foreign Nationals form (OPD Form 170A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol for notifying a Foreign National's Consulate in case of death or serious injury?

The supervisor notifies the Consulate without delay Signup and view all the answers

How should emails notifying a Foreign National's Consulate about serious injury or death be formatted?

In any narrative format, including contact information for the appropriate unit Signup and view all the answers

Which group is responsible for providing Consular Officials access to Foreign Nationals detained in any facilities?

DCDC Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of diplomatic immunity?

To provide protection from local authorities for all actions, whether official or personal. Signup and view all the answers

How can officers determine the nationality of a foreign national during an arrest or detention?

By asking if they were born outside the U.S. and reviewing available documentation. Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if a foreign national refuses to sign a traffic citation?

Write 'REFUSED TO SIGN' in the signature block and fax the citation to the DOS Office of Foreign Missions. Signup and view all the answers

How can officers confirm the status of diplomats and consular officials?

By contacting their supervisor and verifying with the Department of State. Signup and view all the answers

What do diplomats and consular officials receive that can help identify their immunity status?

DOS driver's licenses and/or identification cards. Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances may officers cite individuals with immunity status for traffic offenses?

For minor traffic infractions as appropriate. Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if a diplomat refuses to comply with field sobriety tests during a DUI stop?

Request that they complete the tests but not force them to comply. Signup and view all the answers