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Fingerprinting and Identification Checks

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According to the policy, what is the primary purpose of obtaining fingerprints from subjects in custody?

To verify the subject's identity and eliminate doubt about their identity.

Which agency is responsible for taking fingerprints and mugshot photographs of adults during the booking process?

Douglas County Department of Corrections (DCDC)

What is the term used in the policy for the procedure of obtaining fingerprints to compare with records or databases?

Identification check

What is the minimum age specified in the policy for adults whose fingerprints and mugshot photographs are taken during the booking process?

18 years

According to the policy, in what situations can the OPD obtain fingerprints for exemplar/comparison purposes during criminal investigations?

As needed, for comparison purposes during criminal investigations

What does the acronym 'OPD' stand for in the context of this policy?

Omaha Police Department

What must officers do if a suspect in a criminal investigation who has not been arrested refuses to provide fingerprints when requested?

Obtain a court order to obtain the fingerprints.

According to procedures, what should officers do in case a suspect refuses to provide fingerprints during booking into Douglas County Department of Corrections (DCDC)?

Seek assistance from DCDC staff and use reasonable force if necessary.

When can officers take fingerprints by force without a court order according to the text?

Only for suspects arrested and taken into custody for a crime.

What is the consequence for an arrestee who continues to refuse to submit fingerprints after being advised of potential additional charges?

Cited/booked for 'Obstructing a Peace Officer'.

If a person booked for an offense was later found to have provided false identification, what action should be taken according to the text?

Rebook the person under correct identification.

What is the procedure if an arrestee refuses fingerprinting at Douglas County Department of Corrections and continues to do so?

Seek assistance from DCDC staff and cite/book for 'Obstructing a Peace Officer'.

Which charge can an arrestee face if they persistently refuse to provide fingerprints during booking at DCDC?

'Obstructing a Peace Officer' charge.

What is the required action if a subject denies having state-issued identification or operator's license, but later these items are found?

'False Information' charges are grounds for immediate arrest.

'Resisting Arrest' charge applies when a suspect:

'Resists' physical restraint during an arrest.

What does an officer need to do if an individual, who is a suspect in an ongoing criminal investigation but has not been arrested, refuses to provide fingerprints?

Get a court order to obtain the fingerprints

What is the purpose of the Identification Check as mentioned in the text?

To positively identify a suspect for issuing a citation or confirming identity

What is the action taken if the OPD Front Desk's Identification Check does not reveal an identity?

Request a Next Generation Identification search from the FBI

What happens if an officer finds out that the subject has a warrant during the Identification Check?

Book/Cite the subject using the name provided

What is NOT a sufficient reason to take a subject into involuntary custody for an Identification Check?

Positive identification of the subject

When is it appropriate to transport a subject back to their original location after an Identification Check?

When no warrant is found and no new offense is committed

What must officers do if an arrestee refuses to provide proper identification and resists fingerprinting?

Book/Cite them for “Obstructing a Peace Officer” charge

What information must officers document on the Request for Forensic Services or OPD Form 140 for an NGI search?

Known identification information and physical identifiers of subjects

What action should officers take if they need to determine whether or not a subject has a record in another state?

Request a Next Generation Identification search from FIU

When should officers book/cite a subject under the name 'John Doe' or 'Jane Doe'?

If no name/identity is provided by the subject and no known identity is revealed

What does requesting Next Generation Identification (NGI) search involve?

Documenting known identification information and physical identifiers on Request/OPD Form 140

What should officers do if a suspect in a criminal investigation, who has not been arrested, refuses to provide fingerprints when requested?

Obtain a court order and advise the suspect of the consequences of continued refusal.

Under what circumstances can officers take fingerprints by force without a court order?

When the individual is a suspect in a criminal investigation and refuses to cooperate.

What action should officers take if an arrestee who is being booked into DCDC refuses to provide fingerprints?

Inform the arrestee that they will be subject to additional charges if they continue to refuse.

When can OPD officers take fingerprints by force according to the policy?

Whenever an individual refuses to cooperate during booking.

What is the appropriate action if a subject denies having state-issued identification or operator’s license but these items are later found?

Cite the subject for providing false information.

In what circumstances should officers establish sufficient reason to believe a subject has lied?

Whenever there is reasonable suspicion and articulated facts.

What action should officers take if an individual booked for an offense was later found to have provided false identification?

Rebook the individual under 'False Information' offense.

Under what circumstances do officers have authority to take fingerprints by force?

Whenever necessary based on suspect's behavior.

What should officers do when an arrestee being booked into DCDC refuses to provide fingerprints?

Advise the arrestee of potential additional charges for refusal.

When can officers take fingerprints by force according to policy?

When dealing with uncooperative individuals during booking.

What is the primary reason officers may request social security numbers from subjects?

To verify their identity during an Identification Check

In the context of fingerprinting, what does a refusal to provide a social security number NOT lead to?

Being booked for new charges

What must officers do if a person refuses to provide their name and also resists fingerprinting?

Book/Cite them under the name 'John Doe' or 'Jane Doe'

When may officers need to perform an Identification Check?

When there are twins involved in a case

What is the consequence if officers transport a subject back to the original location post-Identification Check but find no warrant for the subject?

The subject is released without any charges

What action should officers take regarding booking/citing if a subject refuses to provide identification and continues to resist fingerprinting?

Release the subject without charges

What is the next step if officers at the Front Desk cannot identify the subject during an Identification Check?

Conduct an NGI search at OPD FIU

'Exemplar/Comparison Fingerprints' are primarily collected in what context?

'Exemplar/Comparison Fingerprints' are collected at crime scenes.

'Identification Checks' are conducted by officers primarily to:

Determine if a subject has warrants or prior records.

What should officers do if an individual is taken into custody solely for an Identification Check but lacks identification?

Release them immediately without further action.

According to the policy, under what specific circumstances can OPD officers use force to obtain fingerprints without a court order?

The policy does not specify any circumstances where force can be used without a court order

If an arrestee persistently refuses to provide fingerprints during the booking process at DCDC, what additional charge can they potentially face?

The policy does not specify any additional charges

If an officer discovers during an identification check that the subject has an outstanding warrant in another state, what should be the next appropriate action?

Request an extradition waiver and proceed based on the subject's response

According to the policy, what information must be documented on the Request for Forensic Services or OPD Form 140 when requesting a Next Generation Identification (NGI) search?

The policy does not specify any required documentation

If a subject denies having state-issued identification or an operator's license, but these items are later found, what action should officers take according to the policy?

Establish sufficient reason to believe the subject has lied

What is the minimum age specified in the policy for adults whose fingerprints and mugshot photographs must be taken during the booking process at DCDC?

18 years old

Learn about the procedures and importance of accurate identification in law enforcement encounters. This quiz covers topics such as obtaining fingerprints, identifying arrestees with no identification, and handling suspects providing false identities.

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