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In what situations do officers from the Omaha Police Department (OPD) and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) determine which agency has primary responsibility?
In what situations do officers from the Omaha Police Department (OPD) and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) determine which agency has primary responsibility?
- During routine patrolling within the city limits of Omaha
- After the situation stabilizes in emergency situations with concurrent jurisdiction (correct)
- When responding to calls for service involving criminal offenses from the Veteran’s Administration Hospital property
- Only in hostage situations
What does 'concurrent jurisdiction' refer to in law enforcement terms?
What does 'concurrent jurisdiction' refer to in law enforcement terms?
- Primary responsibility of OPD for law enforcement in Omaha
- Instance where only one agency is responsible for law enforcement in an area
- Situation where agencies have overlapping authority over the same area (correct)
- Officers responding simultaneously to calls for service
What determines which law enforcement agency has primary responsibility in emergency situations with concurrent jurisdiction?
What determines which law enforcement agency has primary responsibility in emergency situations with concurrent jurisdiction?
- Command officers' decision after the situation stabilizes (correct)
- The agency with more resources available
- The agency that arrives first at the scene
- The agency with more experienced officers
When does OPD exercise primary jurisdiction according to the policy?
When does OPD exercise primary jurisdiction according to the policy?
Which agency assumes primary jurisdiction over calls for service involving criminal offenses originating from the Veteran’s Administration Hospital property?
Which agency assumes primary jurisdiction over calls for service involving criminal offenses originating from the Veteran’s Administration Hospital property?
What role do command officers play in determining agency responsibilities in emergency situations?
What role do command officers play in determining agency responsibilities in emergency situations?
Who will have primary responsibility for crimes committed within the city limits of the City of Omaha?
Who will have primary responsibility for crimes committed within the city limits of the City of Omaha?
What should happen if there is any doubt about the point of origin of a crime?
What should happen if there is any doubt about the point of origin of a crime?
How are questions regarding the call resolved if mutual agreement cannot be reached?
How are questions regarding the call resolved if mutual agreement cannot be reached?
What must be completed and sent to the UPB Deputy Chief after jurisdiction is determined following a shared call?
What must be completed and sent to the UPB Deputy Chief after jurisdiction is determined following a shared call?
Who will process an arrest that occurs outside Omaha's boundaries but for a crime originating within Omaha?
Who will process an arrest that occurs outside Omaha's boundaries but for a crime originating within Omaha?
Under what circumstances must officers refer to Section VIII of the policy?
Under what circumstances must officers refer to Section VIII of the policy?
Where does jurisdiction lie for investigating missing persons according to the document?
Where does jurisdiction lie for investigating missing persons according to the document?
Who retains primary responsibility for non-emergency calls at county-operated facilities within Omaha city limits?
Who retains primary responsibility for non-emergency calls at county-operated facilities within Omaha city limits?
What action should OPD officers take if there are questions regarding jurisdiction after responding to a request for service at Douglas County Corrections?
What action should OPD officers take if there are questions regarding jurisdiction after responding to a request for service at Douglas County Corrections?
What should non-OPD officers do when assisting in an arrest originating within Omaha but occurring outside its boundaries?
What should non-OPD officers do when assisting in an arrest originating within Omaha but occurring outside its boundaries?
When a missing person was last seen within the jurisdiction of the OPD, what will the OPD do?
When a missing person was last seen within the jurisdiction of the OPD, what will the OPD do?
What will the OPD do if a person was last seen at a Douglas County address, but has an Omaha residential address?
What will the OPD do if a person was last seen at a Douglas County address, but has an Omaha residential address?
When responding to calls for service involving criminal offenses at the Veteran's Administration Hospital property, what will the OPD do?
When responding to calls for service involving criminal offenses at the Veteran's Administration Hospital property, what will the OPD do?
Which of the following is NOT true about the Interlocal Agreement with Douglas and Sarpy County Nebraska Law Enforcement Agencies?
Which of the following is NOT true about the Interlocal Agreement with Douglas and Sarpy County Nebraska Law Enforcement Agencies?
According to the Interlocal Agreement with Douglas and Sarpy County Nebraska Law Enforcement Agencies, in which of the following circumstances do OPD officers NOT require consent of the primary jurisdiction agency to make an arrest?
According to the Interlocal Agreement with Douglas and Sarpy County Nebraska Law Enforcement Agencies, in which of the following circumstances do OPD officers NOT require consent of the primary jurisdiction agency to make an arrest?
According to the Interlocal Agreement with Carter Lake, Iowa, what is true about OPD officers in Carter Lake, Iowa?
According to the Interlocal Agreement with Carter Lake, Iowa, what is true about OPD officers in Carter Lake, Iowa?
According to the Interlocal Agreement with Carter Lake, Iowa, when can OPD officers operate cruisers with emergency equipment ("Expedite Status") in Carter Lake, Iowa?
According to the Interlocal Agreement with Carter Lake, Iowa, when can OPD officers operate cruisers with emergency equipment ("Expedite Status") in Carter Lake, Iowa?
If an arrest occurs in Carter Lake, Iowa for a crime that originated within the geographic boundaries of the City of Omaha, what will happen?
If an arrest occurs in Carter Lake, Iowa for a crime that originated within the geographic boundaries of the City of Omaha, what will happen?
What will the OPD do if a crime falls within the general jurisdiction of the State of Nebraska and is covered by the Federal Assimilative Crime Act, but involves federal policies and priorities?
What will the OPD do if a crime falls within the general jurisdiction of the State of Nebraska and is covered by the Federal Assimilative Crime Act, but involves federal policies and priorities?
