Jurisdictional Authority

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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?

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?

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?

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?

For all law enforcement activities within the city limits of Omaha Signup and view all the answers

Which agency assumes primary jurisdiction over calls for service involving criminal offenses originating from the Veteran’s Administration Hospital property?

Omaha Police Department (OPD) Signup and view all the answers

What role do command officers play in determining agency responsibilities in emergency situations?

They determine which agency has primary responsibility after stabilization of the situation Signup and view all the answers

Who will have primary responsibility for crimes committed within the city limits of the City of Omaha?

OPD officers Signup and view all the answers

What should happen if there is any doubt about the point of origin of a crime?

A joint investigation may occur until jurisdiction is determined Signup and view all the answers

How are questions regarding the call resolved if mutual agreement cannot be reached?

The senior command officer contacts their chain of command for direction Signup and view all the answers

What must be completed and sent to the UPB Deputy Chief after jurisdiction is determined following a shared call?

An Inter-Office Communication summarizing the incident and jurisdiction determination Signup and view all the answers

Who will process an arrest that occurs outside Omaha's boundaries but for a crime originating within Omaha?

OPD officers Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances must officers refer to Section VIII of the policy?

When dealing with non-emergencies at county-operated facilities within Omaha city limits Signup and view all the answers

Where does jurisdiction lie for investigating missing persons according to the document?

Where the person was last seen Signup and view all the answers

Who retains primary responsibility for non-emergency calls at county-operated facilities within Omaha city limits?

DCSO officers Signup and view all the answers

What action should OPD officers take if there are questions regarding jurisdiction after responding to a request for service at Douglas County Corrections?

Contact their supervisor for clarification Signup and view all the answers

What should non-OPD officers do when assisting in an arrest originating within Omaha but occurring outside its boundaries?

Serve as a witness to the arrest and provide information to the arresting OPD officer Signup and view all the answers

When a missing person was last seen within the jurisdiction of the OPD, what will the OPD do?

Complete a Missing Persons Report Signup and view all the answers

What will the OPD do if a person was last seen at a Douglas County address, but has an Omaha residential address?

Refer the case to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Signup and view all the answers

When responding to calls for service involving criminal offenses at the Veteran's Administration Hospital property, what will the OPD do?

Assume primary jurisdiction and handle the call Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about the Interlocal Agreement with Douglas and Sarpy County Nebraska Law Enforcement Agencies?

The agreement requires consent of the primary jurisdiction agency for all arrests made by OPD officers in other jurisdictions Signup and view all the answers

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?

The commission of a felony witnessed by an officer Signup and view all the answers

According to the Interlocal Agreement with Carter Lake, Iowa, what is true about OPD officers in Carter Lake, Iowa?

They have full law enforcement authority, including the authority to arrest and detain, but will turn the arrestee over to a Carter Lake police officer for processing Signup and view all the answers

According to the Interlocal Agreement with Carter Lake, Iowa, when can OPD officers operate cruisers with emergency equipment ("Expedite Status") in Carter Lake, Iowa?

Only when responding to police emergencies in and around Carter Lake, Iowa Signup and view all the answers

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?

The arrest will be processed by the Carter Lake Police Department Signup and view all the answers

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?

Refer the case to federal law enforcement authorities Signup and view all the answers