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Under what circumstances can a member detain a service member?
Under what circumstances can a member detain a service member?
- If the service member is found in a public place.
- If the service member has committed a crime.
- If there is information from a reliable source. (correct)
- If a military officer requests the detention.
What is the correct procedure regarding AWOL subjects?
What is the correct procedure regarding AWOL subjects?
- AWOL subjects can be booked at a Department detention facility.
- AWOL subjects should be arrested immediately.
- Information on AWOL subjects must be documented for court.
- AWOL subjects will be forwarded to the military branch without arrest. (correct)
What should a member do when an AWOL service member requests information about surrendering?
What should a member do when an AWOL service member requests information about surrendering?
- They should inform them not to contact military authorities.
- They should instruct them to drive to the nearest military base or recruitment office. (correct)
- They should advise them to meet at the nearest police station.
- They should provide transportation to a military facility.
Which statement is true regarding the identification of an AWOL subject when military authorities take custody?
Which statement is true regarding the identification of an AWOL subject when military authorities take custody?
What is the role of the military branch contact information in the context of this procedure?
What is the role of the military branch contact information in the context of this procedure?
When a member verifies wanted status, what is not required?
When a member verifies wanted status, what is not required?
What happens to an AWOL service member once military authorities take custody?
What happens to an AWOL service member once military authorities take custody?
What is the recommended action for an AWOL service member in need of surrender instructions?
What is the recommended action for an AWOL service member in need of surrender instructions?
Which military branch's contact information is located at Whiteman Air Force Base?
Which military branch's contact information is located at Whiteman Air Force Base?
What is the primary contact number for the United States Army Deserter Information Point?
What is the primary contact number for the United States Army Deserter Information Point?
Which location corresponds to the United States Coast Guard's contact details?
Which location corresponds to the United States Coast Guard's contact details?
Which of the following addresses belongs to the United States Navy?
Which of the following addresses belongs to the United States Navy?
Which military branch has its contact number listed as (800) 323-7233?
Which military branch has its contact number listed as (800) 323-7233?
What is the primary role of the United States Army Military Police Command regarding deserters?
What is the primary role of the United States Army Military Police Command regarding deserters?
What action should a member take if contacted about a service member classified as a deserter who is outside their jurisdiction?
What action should a member take if contacted about a service member classified as a deserter who is outside their jurisdiction?
Which authority is responsible for verifying the deserter status of persons arrested on military desertion charges?
Which authority is responsible for verifying the deserter status of persons arrested on military desertion charges?
What is required to be done for persons booked with a desertion charge?
What is required to be done for persons booked with a desertion charge?
In situations where contact with a deserter's service branch is not possible, what will the Military Police Command do?
In situations where contact with a deserter's service branch is not possible, what will the Military Police Command do?
When will the subject arrested for desertion be transferred to the detention facility?
When will the subject arrested for desertion be transferred to the detention facility?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Detention Officer?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Detention Officer?
What should be done as soon as practical after a subject is arrested on a military desertion charge?
What should be done as soon as practical after a subject is arrested on a military desertion charge?
What is the distinction between a service member classified as AWOL and one classified as a deserter?
What is the distinction between a service member classified as AWOL and one classified as a deserter?
According to the procedural instruction, what actions should law enforcement take regarding military deserters?
According to the procedural instruction, what actions should law enforcement take regarding military deserters?
What defines a service member as being AWOL?
What defines a service member as being AWOL?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the treatment of military personnel listed as AWOL?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the treatment of military personnel listed as AWOL?
What legal framework governs the arrest of military deserters according to the procedural instruction?
What legal framework governs the arrest of military deserters according to the procedural instruction?
What is required for a military service member to be classified as a deserter?
What is required for a military service member to be classified as a deserter?
What is the applicable effective date of the procedural instruction regarding military deserters issued by the Kansas City Missouri Police Department?
What is the applicable effective date of the procedural instruction regarding military deserters issued by the Kansas City Missouri Police Department?
Which reference section outlines the legal foundation for the procedures regarding military deserters?
Which reference section outlines the legal foundation for the procedures regarding military deserters?
What is the first step a member should take when they discover a person is AWOL?
What is the first step a member should take when they discover a person is AWOL?
Which statement correctly describes the process of verifying a deserter's wanted status?
Which statement correctly describes the process of verifying a deserter's wanted status?
What should be done if a deserter has a non-military charge or warrant?
What should be done if a deserter has a non-military charge or warrant?
What is required on an Incident Report for arrests of military deserters?
What is required on an Incident Report for arrests of military deserters?
In the Arrest Procedures, what must be selected for the Nature of Call in the Incident Report?
In the Arrest Procedures, what must be selected for the Nature of Call in the Incident Report?
If military authorities are not present and the deserter has no non-military charges, what is the protocol?
If military authorities are not present and the deserter has no non-military charges, what is the protocol?
Which piece of information is NOT required in the Incident Report for military deserters?
Which piece of information is NOT required in the Incident Report for military deserters?
Which of the following describes the role of NCIC in the arrest process for deserters?
Which of the following describes the role of NCIC in the arrest process for deserters?
Study Notes
Arrest Procedures for Military Deserters and AWOL Personnel
- Policies guide actions regarding individuals listed as military deserters or absent without leave (AWOL) in NCIC.
- AWOL is defined as unauthorized absence without intent to remain away permanently; these individuals are not to be arrested.
- Deserters are defined as those who leave with intent to stay away permanently; they may be charged as felons.
Detaining Military Personnel
- Members may detain a suspected deserter pending NCIC verification using reliable information.
- Verification involves contacting the appropriate military branch, listed in a contact appendix.
Handling AWOL Subjects
- AWOL personnel will not be arrested; information forwarded directly to military authorities.
- Police can accompany military personnel to take custody of the AWOL member without booking them in a detention facility.
- Members must document any contact or custodial information in their Daily Activity Sheet.
Reporting AWOL Surrender
- AWOL members seeking to surrender should be directed to Fort Leavenworth or Whiteman AFB, using personal transport.
- Recruitment offices can also serve as surrender points for AWOL service members.
Procedures for Deserters
- Police have the authority to arrest known deserters upon verification from NCIC and prior military branch communication.
- Deserters with additional non-military charges are taken to a detention facility for booking.
- If military pickup isn't possible, deserters may be held at a detention facility until authorities arrive.
Incident Reporting
- Officers must complete an Incident Report for each desertion arrest, including specific details like the basis for arrest, rank, social security number, unit information, desertion date, and verification contact.
Verification and Contacts
- If no contact with the assigned military branch can be made, the U.S. Army Military Police Command can assist in verification and transfer.
- Officers must provide information and direct requests regarding deserters to local police or military contacts when outside jurisdiction.
Detention Officer Responsibilities
- Detention Officers verify the status of individuals charged with military desertion, ensuring all non-military charges are resolved before transfer.
- Persons arrested for desertion are required to be photographed and fingerprinted as part of the procedure.
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This quiz covers the procedural instructions for the arrests of military deserters as outlined by the Kansas City Missouri Police Department. It references the Uniform Code of Military Justice and provides insights into legal frameworks regarding military personnel. Test your knowledge on these specific legal procedures and their implications.
