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What should officers do if a warning or citation would suffice instead of an arrest?
What should officers do if a warning or citation would suffice instead of an arrest?
- Not make the arrest (correct)
- Consult with a higher-ranking officer before deciding
- Document the warning instead of the arrest
- Proceed with the arrest regardless
What is one reason an individual may be arrested and subsequently released?
What is one reason an individual may be arrested and subsequently released?
- The officer is off-duty during the incident
- The arrest was based on a tip-off
- The arrest was a routine check
- The officer determines probable cause no longer exists (correct)
What is required before an officer can release an arrested individual?
What is required before an officer can release an arrested individual?
- Approval of any officer present
- Completing a report about the arrest only
- Immediate incarceration regardless of circumstances
- Serving an order-in citation or getting higher approval (correct)
Which rank must the approving officer be at minimum to authorize the release of an individual?
Which rank must the approving officer be at minimum to authorize the release of an individual?
What must be documented by the arresting officer after releasing an individual?
What must be documented by the arresting officer after releasing an individual?
What is the purpose of the street check documentation?
What is the purpose of the street check documentation?
When must documentation be completed by the arresting officer?
When must documentation be completed by the arresting officer?
What should an officer do if they believe an arrest was made on mistaken identity?
What should an officer do if they believe an arrest was made on mistaken identity?
What happens if an arrest warrant has been recalled without the officer’s knowledge?
What happens if an arrest warrant has been recalled without the officer’s knowledge?
What reason code must be selected when completing the street check for a released individual?
What reason code must be selected when completing the street check for a released individual?
Study Notes
General Arrest Guidelines
- Officers must adhere to operational manuals and existing procedures regarding arrests and use of force.
- Arrests should not occur when a warning or citation is sufficient.
Reasons for Arrest and Subsequent Release
- Mistaken identity can lead to an arrest being made.
- An arrest warrant may have been recalled or previously served without the officer's awareness.
- Probable cause for arrest may dissipate after the arrest but before incarceration.
Procedures for Arrest and Release
- Officers cannot arrest and then release an individual without certain criteria being met:
- Serve the individual with an order-in citation.
- Obtain approval from a higher-ranking officer before release.
- The approving officer must determine there are no adequate grounds for criminal complaint prior to release.
- The required rank for the approving officer is at least lieutenant, or a sergeant may approve in the absence of a lieutenant, with the requirement to notify the lieutenant afterward.
- Proper documentation of the incident is essential: the arresting officer must file a street check.
- Include the arrest party's information, the nature of the incident, and the name of the approving command officer in the documentation.
- When completing the street check, use the reason code "Released from Custody."
- All documentation must be finalized before the officer's shift ends.
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Description
This quiz tests your understanding of the general arrest guidelines, reasons for arrest, and the procedures for arrest and release. It emphasizes the importance of following operational manuals and the role of higher-ranking officers in the release process. Evaluate your knowledge of probable cause and necessary approvals in law enforcement.
