Arrests - Jurisdiction of Other Law Enforcement Officers

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According to the Omaha Police Department policy, when can a law enforcement officer make an arrest for a violation of a Nebraska Revised Statute (NRS) within Omaha City limits?

Only while on-duty

Only while working in an off-duty capacity

Both while on-duty and while working in an off-duty capacity (correct)

None of the above

What should OPD officers do when responding to a location where DCSO deputies are working in an off-duty capacity and have requested assistance for a physical arrest or issuing citations?

Ignore the request if it's made by off-duty DCSO deputies

Follow the OPD “Warrant Arrests by/for Other Jurisdictions” policy

Report the DCSO deputies to the on-duty OPD supervisor

Follow the OPD “Outside Employment” policy Sections V and VI (correct)

In case a DCSO deputy makes an arrest in Omaha for an OPD misdemeanor or felony warrant, what should OPD officers do?

Not provide any assistance

Adhere to the procedures in the OPD “Warrant Arrests by/for Other Jurisdictions” policy (correct)

Refer the case to the DCSO deputy's supervisor

Arrest the DCSO deputy for overstepping jurisdiction

What is exempt from being required of off-duty DCSO deputies when requesting OPD officers for assistance in making a physical arrest?

Completing an OPD Supplementary Report (A) Signup and view all the answers

When called to assist a DCSO Deputy with a physical arrest, what should an OPD officer specify on their booking report?

List the DCSO deputy as the arresting officer #2 on the Booking/Arrest Report (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy regarding DCSO deputies' power of arrest?

They can arrest for a violation they witnessed using their own procedures (D) Signup and view all the answers

What must OPD officers consider other law enforcement officers as if "Assault on an Officer" or "Obstructing a Peace Officer" has been committed?

OPD officers for certain charges (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an off-duty law enforcement officer observes a misdemeanor?

The OPD officer may rely on their statement and take appropriate action (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should OPD officers view other law enforcement officers as sworn law enforcement?

When they are wearing a law enforcement uniform off-duty (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is to be done during all misdemeanor arrests involving other law enforcement officers?

The other law enforcement officer will be listed as the reporting party (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should OPD officers handle felony violations reported by other law enforcement officers?

Follow standard felony investigation procedures and arrest if probable cause exists (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy of the Omaha Police Department regarding assisting other law enforcement officers with arrests within Omaha City limits?

To assist with both misdemeanor and felony violations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for arrests made by other law enforcement officers for OPD misdemeanor or felony warrants outside of Omaha?

Follow the 'Omaha Misdemeanor/Felony Warrant Arrests' procedure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should OPD officers consider when responding to a location where law enforcement officers other than OPD or DCSO are working off-duty and have requested assistance for a physical arrest?

The seriousness of the violation observed by the off-duty officer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What must OPD officers do when the violation reported by another law enforcement officer is a misdemeanor, according to OPD policy?

Rely on the other officer's statement and respond accordingly (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does a DCSO deputy take on when a physical arrest is authorized by OPD policy?

Reporting Officer (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of OPD officers when dealing with off-duty law enforcement officers observing misdemeanors?

Follow standard procedures based on OPD policy (D) Signup and view all the answers

In cases where a felony violation is reported by another law enforcement officer, what must OPD officers do?

Make a physical arrest pending investigation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done by OPD officers in all misdemeanor arrests involving other law enforcement officers?

List the observing officer as the reporting party and record their testimony (A) Signup and view all the answers

How should OPD officers treat other law enforcement officers working off-duty in law enforcement uniform according to Omaha Police Department policy?

As sworn law enforcement officers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role does a DCSO deputy take when listed on a citation issued by OPD Officer's?

External Officer (C) Signup and view all the answers