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What is required for an officer to physically book a suspect?
What is required for an officer to physically book a suspect?
What must be documented in the narrative of the original Incident Report concerning arrests?
What must be documented in the narrative of the original Incident Report concerning arrests?
Which of the following must be done when an officer makes an arrest after the initial investigation?
Which of the following must be done when an officer makes an arrest after the initial investigation?
Which Nebraska Revised Statute corresponds to the standards mentioned in the policy?
Which Nebraska Revised Statute corresponds to the standards mentioned in the policy?
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What is the purpose of the CALEA Accreditation standards mentioned in the policy?
What is the purpose of the CALEA Accreditation standards mentioned in the policy?
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What is required for an officer to make an arrest without a warrant?
What is required for an officer to make an arrest without a warrant?
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In what circumstance may a citation be issued instead of a physical arrest?
In what circumstance may a citation be issued instead of a physical arrest?
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What must be documented following a misdemeanor investigation by UPB officers?
What must be documented following a misdemeanor investigation by UPB officers?
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Which of the following statements about misdemeanor citations is true?
Which of the following statements about misdemeanor citations is true?
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What is the role of CIB investigators concerning misdemeanor offenses?
What is the role of CIB investigators concerning misdemeanor offenses?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for UPB officers when investigating misdemeanors?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for UPB officers when investigating misdemeanors?
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What can warrantless, non-consensual entry into a residence be justified by?
What can warrantless, non-consensual entry into a residence be justified by?
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What is the mandatory obligation of UPB officers concerning misdemeanor investigations?
What is the mandatory obligation of UPB officers concerning misdemeanor investigations?
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Study Notes
Arrest Without Warrant Policy
- Omaha Police Department (OPD) prioritizes efficient arrest methods
- Citations preferred over arrests, where appropriate
- Probable cause necessary for warrantless arrests
- Officers must follow OPD policies regarding searches of private property.
Criteria for Lawful Arrest (Probable Cause)
- Two criteria for valid arrests:
- Belief a crime occurred
- Proof the suspect committed the crime
- Officers consider all facts and circumstances
- Officer experience and knowledge
- Information from informants (if reasonable)
- Information from other officers and dispatchers
- Probable cause can't be based on a hunch/mere belief; it needs specific details
Physical Arrest Made Without a Warrant
- Officers make warrantless arrests if probable cause exists for
- Felony crimes
- Misdemeanors, and the suspect:
- Will not be apprehended without arrest
- Has no ties to the jurisdiction
- Officers must follow OPD search policies for private property
Felony Arrests
- Probable cause alone justifies a warrantless felony arrest
- Specific OPD policies guide warrantless entry into private property
Misdemeanors
- Arrest without a warrant depends on circumstances requiring immediate action
- Actions like destroying evidence, threatening others, and committing crimes in officer's presence are grounds for immediate arrest
- Other misdemeanors may be addressed through citations instead of immediate arrest if the officer is able to follow the rules for issuing citations.
- Factors influencing the decision include immediate apprehension and the suspect’s ties to the jurisdiction
Identification Procedures
- All arrestees will be fully identified (name, address, date of birth, race, sex)
- Exception: if identifying information is impossible initially, a placeholder name will be used.
Issuing a Criminal Citation
- Officers will follow Nebraska statutes to issue citations in place of arrests where possible
- Factors determining the use of citation over physical arrest include the suspect's history of appearing in court
- Theft-related cases (unlawful possession, etc.) and other severe cases are not appropriate for a citation.
Accreditation Standards
- CALEA accreditation standards (1.2.5, 1.2.6, and 1.2.7) are relevant to this policy.
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This quiz covers the Omaha Police Department's policy on warrantless arrests, focusing on criteria for lawful arrests and the necessity of probable cause. It highlights the importance of following departmental policies and the factors officers must consider before making an arrest.
