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What must officers do before releasing an individual they have arrested?
What must officers do before releasing an individual they have arrested?
- Inform the individual of their rights
- Serve the individual with a citation or seek approval (correct)
- Consult with other officers on the scene
- Complete a formal report immediately
Who can approve the release of an arrested individual if a lieutenant is not available?
Who can approve the release of an arrested individual if a lieutenant is not available?
- The arresting officer's partner
- The on-duty sergeant with documentation for the lieutenant (correct)
- The highest-ranking officer present
- Any officer present at the scene
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for an arrest and subsequent release?
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for an arrest and subsequent release?
- Probable cause no longer exists
- An arrest warrant has been recalled
- Probable cause exists (correct)
- Mistaken identity
What is the minimum rank required for a commanding officer to approve the release of an arrested person?
What is the minimum rank required for a commanding officer to approve the release of an arrested person?
When documenting an arrest, what must the arresting officer include in the street check?
When documenting an arrest, what must the arresting officer include in the street check?
What must officers select when completing the street check for a released individual?
What must officers select when completing the street check for a released individual?
Which guideline should officers follow regarding making arrests?
Which guideline should officers follow regarding making arrests?
Which is a provision for officers regarding arrests without incarceration?
Which is a provision for officers regarding arrests without incarceration?
What happens if officers arrest someone based on mistaken identity?
What happens if officers arrest someone based on mistaken identity?
What must be completed before the end of an officer's shift if they release an arrested person?
What must be completed before the end of an officer's shift if they release an arrested person?
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Study Notes
Arrests - General Guidelines
- Officers are required to follow existing procedures and directives for arrests, use of force, and reporting.
- Officers should not make arrests when a warning or citation would suffice.
Arrest and Release - Reasons
- Individuals can be arrested and released without incarceration for various reasons such as mistaken identity, a recalled arrest warrant, or when probable cause no longer exists.
Arrest and Release - Procedures
- Officers must fulfill at least one of the following obligations when releasing an individual after arrest:
- Serve the arrested party with an order-in-citation.
- Obtain approval from a higher-ranking officer (at least a lieutenant or sergeant if a lieutenant is unavailable).
- The approving officer must confirm that there are no grounds for a criminal complaint before releasing the individual.
- All details of the incident, including the arrested party's information, the incident description, and the approving officer's name, must be documented in a street check report.
- The arresting officer should select the "Released from Custody" reason code when completing the street check.
- Documentation must be completed before the end of the officer's shift.
- Officers working secondary employment must follow the same procedures and provide documentation to the on-duty lieutenant or sergeant.
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