Irving Police Department Arrest Procedures

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What is the primary purpose of the policy described in the text?

To provide guidelines for placing holds on prisoners
To provide guidelines for the area of responsibility
To provide guidelines for disturbance investigations
To provide guidelines for booking adult prisoners into the Irving Jail (correct)

What must officers do before escorting a prisoner into the Jail security vestibule?

Inform the Detention Officer of all charges against the prisoner
Remove all personal property from the prisoner
Secure all weapons in a weapons locker
Both a and b (correct)

What information must arresting officers provide to the Detention Officer receiving the prisoner?

All charges against the prisoner
Need for segregating the prisoner
The prisoner's injuries and any illness the prisoner claims to have
All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of a 'hold' placed on a prisoner?

To temporarily prevent a prisoner from being transferred from the Irving Jail (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary duty of officers during disturbance investigations?

To preserve the peace and safety of those involved (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Landlord' in the context of this policy?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Tenant' in the context of this policy?

Any person entitled under a rental agreement to occupy a residential rental unit to the exclusion of others (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Necessary Personal Property' in the context of this policy?

Clothing, toiletries, and other exempt personal items specified in Tex.Property Code § 54.042 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration for which a Temporary Ex Parte Order can be valid?

20 days (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is required for an officer to arrest a person for violating a temporary ex parte protective order?

Proof that the defendant has been served with the order (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration for which a Final Protective Order can be valid?

2 years (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about a Final Protective Order that orders the respondent's exclusion from a residence?

The order will usually order the respondent's physical removal and arrest if the respondent refuses to vacate (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a required action for the officer when accompanying a person to a residence to take possession under a Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order?

Physically remove the respondent from the residence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between a Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order and a Final Protective Order regarding the exclusion of the respondent from a residence?

A Final Protective Order will usually order the respondent's physical removal and arrest if they refuse to vacate, while a Temporary Ex Parte Order does not (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Magistrate's Order for Emergency Protection (EPO)?

To provide immediate, temporary protection in emergency situations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between a Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order and a Foreign Protective Order?

The text does not provide enough information to determine the key difference between the two types of orders (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a right that a landlord has?

A landlord may interrupt utilities paid for by the tenant directly to the utility company. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items is a landlord prohibited from seizing from a tenant's dwelling or storage room for unpaid rent?

All agricultural implements. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about a landlord's lien is NOT correct?

A landlord may seize property known by the landlord to be mortgaged or under financial agreement. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a duty of a police officer who investigates a family violence allegation or responds to a disturbance call that may involve family violence?

Provide legal advice or recommend specific attorneys or law firms. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about a temporary ex parte protective order is NOT correct?

A temporary ex parte protective order is enforceable criminally regardless of whether the defendant has been served with the order. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a right that a tenant has if a landlord refuses the tenant access into the tenant's premises outside of the legal eviction process?

The tenant commits no offense by forcing entry into their own premises. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a right that a landlord has regarding a tenant's property?

A landlord may seize a tenant's property from the tenant's dwelling or storage room for unpaid rent, even if the property is mortgaged or under financial agreement. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about a landlord's rights is correct?

A landlord may change the locks on a tenant's premises without leaving written notice on the tenant's front door stating where the new key can be obtained. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if they assist an outside agency in making an arrest within the City of Irving?

Book the arrested person into the Irving Police Department Jail, photograph them, and then release them to the custody of the outside agency (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if an arrested person is not booked into the Irving Jail when assisting an outside agency?

Complete an FI Report to document the incident (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where should officers refer outside agencies requesting assistance with a search warrant or narcotics operation?

To the narcotics unit of the Special Investigative Section (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if a City of Irving employee is arrested for a Domestic Violence offense or an offense involving moral turpitude?

Route the arrest report to the Patrol Division Commander, indicating 'City Employee Arrest' in the Notes section (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may individuals wanted for Irving Class C misdemeanor 'Capias' warrants be escorted to the Irving Municipal Court instead of being arrested?

If they have money in their possession to make payment, during normal business hours (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should a Narcotics Supervisor be notified of if they are not already on-duty?

Any outside agency executing a search warrant or narcotics operation and requesting assistance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of report should officers complete if they assist an outside agency in making an arrest within the City of Irving, but do not book the arrested person into the Irving Jail?

FI Report (B) Signup and view all the answers

For which types of offenses should officers route the arrest report to the Patrol Division Commander when a City of Irving employee is arrested?

Any Domestic Violence related offense, an offense involving moral turpitude, or any other offense greater than a Class 'C' misdemeanor (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the procedures, when should leg restraints (ankle-cuff restraints) be applied to a prisoner?

When the prisoner is intoxicated, verbally abusive, mentally deranged, or resisting (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with any weapons or objects that could potentially be used as a weapon found on a prisoner?

Remove them from the prisoner along with any contraband or evidence (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about handcuffing prisoners is true?

Handcuffs must be double-locked to prevent accidental opening (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the gun racks and safety screens in a police vehicle when transporting prisoners?

Gun racks should be locked, and safety screens should be closed (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation should a soft-sided helmet be applied to a prisoner?

When the prisoner is verbally abusive, resisting, or to prevent self-injury (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many prisoners can be transported at a time in a police vehicle without a protective shield?

One prisoner in the front passenger seat, with one officer driving (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should a spit mask/hood be applied to a prisoner during transport?

Only when the prisoner has attempted to or threatened to spit at an officer (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with a police vehicle when a prisoner is left alone inside?

The vehicle should be turned off, and the interview light should be left on (C) Signup and view all the answers