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What is the primary consideration for making an arrest or issuing a citation without a warrant according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?
What is the primary consideration for making an arrest or issuing a citation without a warrant according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?
- Probable cause (correct)
- Officer's discretion
- Dispatch information
- Informant's credibility
Under the criteria for a lawful arrest, what is one of the necessary conditions for probable cause?
Under the criteria for a lawful arrest, what is one of the necessary conditions for probable cause?
- Length of investigation
- Expert knowledge of the officer (correct)
- Officer's personal opinion
- Time of day
In determining probable cause for an arrest, what type of information may an officer rely on?
In determining probable cause for an arrest, what type of information may an officer rely on?
- Information from other officers (correct)
- Any overheard conversation
- Social media posts
- Information from family members
When can a citation be issued instead of making a physical arrest?
When can a citation be issued instead of making a physical arrest?
What should be present to justify an arrest or citation without a warrant according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?
What should be present to justify an arrest or citation without a warrant according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?
What must be established to make a lawful arrest according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?
What must be established to make a lawful arrest according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?
What level of approval is required for physical booking of a suspect?
What level of approval is required for physical booking of a suspect?
Under what circumstances can officers issue a citation instead of making a physical arrest?
Under what circumstances can officers issue a citation instead of making a physical arrest?
In which situations are officers allowed to remove a suspect to a separate location for fingerprint identification?
In which situations are officers allowed to remove a suspect to a separate location for fingerprint identification?
What information must be included in the identification of all arrestees?
What information must be included in the identification of all arrestees?
When is it acceptable to use a placeholder name like John or Jane Doe during initial booking?
When is it acceptable to use a placeholder name like John or Jane Doe during initial booking?
What charges are ineligible for citation release according to the policy mentioned?
What charges are ineligible for citation release according to the policy mentioned?
What do Nebraska Revised Statutes require officers to follow when issuing citations?
What do Nebraska Revised Statutes require officers to follow when issuing citations?
Under what circumstances is physical arrest and booking considered appropriate?
Under what circumstances is physical arrest and booking considered appropriate?
'CIB investigators may issue a citation or citation request' for ineligible offenses when?
'CIB investigators may issue a citation or citation request' for ineligible offenses when?
What must probable cause be supported by?
What must probable cause be supported by?
In what situations can an officer physically arrest and book a person without a warrant for a misdemeanor offense?
In what situations can an officer physically arrest and book a person without a warrant for a misdemeanor offense?
What does 'Presence of the Officer' mean when referring to committing a misdemeanor?
What does 'Presence of the Officer' mean when referring to committing a misdemeanor?
When may a felony arrest be made without a warrant?
When may a felony arrest be made without a warrant?
What policy should officers adhere to when making a warrantless, non-consensual entry into private property for a felony arrest?
What policy should officers adhere to when making a warrantless, non-consensual entry into private property for a felony arrest?
What should officers do if they have probable cause for a misdemeanor but cannot physically arrest the suspect without a warrant?
What should officers do if they have probable cause for a misdemeanor but cannot physically arrest the suspect without a warrant?
In what situations should UPB officers make an investigation of misdemeanor offenses?
In what situations should UPB officers make an investigation of misdemeanor offenses?
'Reasonable cause' information regarding suspected individuals should be included in reports for:
'Reasonable cause' information regarding suspected individuals should be included in reports for:
'Shoplifting' policy details are applicable when dealing with which type of offense?
'Shoplifting' policy details are applicable when dealing with which type of offense?
What is one of the criteria for a lawful arrest according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?
What is one of the criteria for a lawful arrest according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?
Which type of information may an officer rely on to determine probable cause for an arrest?
Which type of information may an officer rely on to determine probable cause for an arrest?
What must be taken into account when determining if probable cause exists for an arrest?
What must be taken into account when determining if probable cause exists for an arrest?
In what situations can officers issue a citation instead of making a physical arrest?
In what situations can officers issue a citation instead of making a physical arrest?
Under what circumstances can an officer make an arrest without a warrant according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?
Under what circumstances can an officer make an arrest without a warrant according to the Omaha Police Department's policy?
What is the primary consideration when deciding to make an arrest without a warrant?
What is the primary consideration when deciding to make an arrest without a warrant?
What is one of the mandatory obligations for UPB officers in misdemeanor offenses?
What is one of the mandatory obligations for UPB officers in misdemeanor offenses?
In what circumstances is command approval required for physical booking of a suspect?
In what circumstances is command approval required for physical booking of a suspect?
When should officers follow Nebraska Revised Statute §29-422 regarding issuing citations?
When should officers follow Nebraska Revised Statute §29-422 regarding issuing citations?
Under what circumstances can CIB investigators issue a citation for certain ineligible offenses?
Under what circumstances can CIB investigators issue a citation for certain ineligible offenses?
What information must be documented regarding the commanding officer approving physical booking of a suspect?
What information must be documented regarding the commanding officer approving physical booking of a suspect?
When can officers refer to OPD policies 'Citations' and 'Locate Persons and Citation Requests'?
When can officers refer to OPD policies 'Citations' and 'Locate Persons and Citation Requests'?
If an officer intends to issue a criminal citation, what is the minimum requirement for probable cause?
If an officer intends to issue a criminal citation, what is the minimum requirement for probable cause?
In what situations can officers use a placeholder name like John or Jane Doe during initial booking?
In what situations can officers use a placeholder name like John or Jane Doe during initial booking?
What is the primary reason for an officer to physically arrest and book a person without a warrant for a misdemeanor offense?
What is the primary reason for an officer to physically arrest and book a person without a warrant for a misdemeanor offense?
When is it appropriate for officers to issue a Citation Request instead of making a physical arrest for certain offenses?
When is it appropriate for officers to issue a Citation Request instead of making a physical arrest for certain offenses?
What level of approval is required for physical booking of a juvenile according to policy?
What level of approval is required for physical booking of a juvenile according to policy?
Under what circumstance can officers make a lawful felony arrest without a warrant?
Under what circumstance can officers make a lawful felony arrest without a warrant?
What should officers do when probable cause exists but physical arrest without a warrant is not possible?
What should officers do when probable cause exists but physical arrest without a warrant is not possible?
'Reasonable cause' information regarding suspected individuals should be included in reports for what purpose?
'Reasonable cause' information regarding suspected individuals should be included in reports for what purpose?
What level of offense requires UPB officers to make an investigation including victim statements and personal observations?
What level of offense requires UPB officers to make an investigation including victim statements and personal observations?
What must be true for officers to make a warrantless, non-consensual entry into private property for a felony arrest?
What must be true for officers to make a warrantless, non-consensual entry into private property for a felony arrest?
