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What types of offenses can officers issue citations for, according to the text?

  • Misdemeanors, infractions, criminal offenses, and parking citations
  • Misdemeanors, infractions, and ordinance violations only
  • Misdemeanors, infractions, criminal offenses, courtesy citations, and parking citations (correct)
  • Criminal offenses, traffic offenses, courtesy citations, and parking citations

    • When are paper citations used instead of electronic citations?

  • When it is a criminal offense
  • Only when the system is down
  • When there is a system outage or electronic citations are not available (correct)
  • When the officer prefers a paper citation

    • Which organization's citation policy mandates the issuance of citations for misdemeanors, infractions, and ordinance violations?

  • Nebraska Revised Statutes
  • City Ordinances
  • Douglas County Court
  • Omaha Police Department (correct)

    • How many types of citations does the OPD have?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances should officers refer to the Douglas County Court Waiver/Fine Schedule?

    <p>When issuing citations that can be waived</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what types of offenses should officers issue electronic citations according to the policy?

    <p>All types of offenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a citation is started on one computer and finished on a different computer?

    <p>The system will create two citation numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure for officers checking out paper citations?

    <p>Turning the hard copy of the issue card to their sergeant by the end of their shift.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum issuance of parking citations?

    <p>10 each.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if they cannot issue citations within a reasonable time period?

    <p>Return them to the Data Unit for cancellation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do with completed paper citations at the end of their shift?

    <p>Submit them into the appropriate box in the hallway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many counts/charges may be entered on a paper citation?

    <p>Up to four counts/charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if an error is found after a citation has been submitted and sent for processing?

    <p>Return it to their captain for correction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must officers do if they want to void a paper citation before issuing it?

    <p>&quot;VOID&quot; across the citation and attach all copies to an Inter-Office Memorandum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers note if there is a delay between the date of offense and when the paper citation is issued?

    <p>Note it in the space above the &quot;Case No&quot; field of the paper citation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to deleted electronic citations?

    <p>They are saved within the system but not forwarded to court.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if a paper citation is issued that requires a court appearance?

    <p>Schedule arraignments on the same day of the week the citation was issued.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure if an officer needs to physically arrest, detain, or cite a suspect while working off-duty?

    <p>Contact 911 as soon as reasonably possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are court dates and times automatically assigned for electronic citations?

    <p>Automatically assigned by the computer system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appearance time set for all criminal charges listed on a citation that are non-traffic offenses?

    <p>1:30 p.m.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many violations per citation are officers allowed to write for electronic citations?

    <p>Up to nine (9) violations per citation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do when issuing multiple paper citations with court costs?

    <p>Only show court costs on one of the citations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required if more than four (4) charges are brought against a violator in a paper citation?

    <p>Issue additional citations with each charge listed separately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if they need to write individual fines that may be waived on a paper citation?

    <p>Write the fines over the section that mentions 'waiver allowed'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a person is caught driving without an operator's license but can be identified by other means, what type of citation is usually issued?

    <p>A Courtesy Citation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an officer need to verify before issuing a citation for a criminal offense?

    <p>The subject is not currently 'Wanted'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When officers issue citations for expired or no operator's licenses, which section of the law should they use?

    <p>NRS §60-484</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do if the subject of a criminal offense citation refuses to sign it?

    <p>Not issue the citation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances should officers issue citations in lieu of booking for criminal offenses?

    <p>If the subject refuses to respond to the citation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if they need to provide cited violators with Driver’s Education Program information?

    <p>Print it from within PortalOne and hand it to the violator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does issuing a citation for a criminal offense imply about the accused?

    <p>The accused is in custody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of writing individual fines on a paper citation over specific words?

    <p>To highlight those words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should officers issue citations in lieu of booking for criminal offenses?

    <p>When possible unless specific criteria are met</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What citation will be issued if an officer observes a vehicle moving off a designated drive in a restricted park area?

    <p>A Criminal citation under the Omaha Municipal Code §21-2 (Traffic in Parks generally)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum width of available roadway required for free movement of traffic, according to the Omaha Municipal Code §36-159 (Obstructing Traffic)?

    <p>10 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Nebraska State Senators' parking privileges is NOT true?

    <p>The parking sticker allows Senators to park illegally in tow-in zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an officer tows a vehicle for a fire lane parking violation, what citation will be issued?

    <p>A Parking citation for &quot;Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Specific Places-Fire Lanes&quot; under Omaha Municipal Code §36-156</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a police officer receives a Parking citation while on duty, what should they do according to the text?

    <p>Send an Inter-Office Memorandum to the Prosecutor's Office requesting the citation be voided, including their assignment and reason for not being able to move the vehicle or insert additional money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do when towing a vehicle for a parking violation, according to the text?

    <p>Follow all towing procedures found in OPD policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a valid reason for issuing a courtesy citation?

    <p>Speeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a vehicle has accumulated three or more unpaid parking tickets that are more than 30 days old, what should the officer do?

    <p>Tow the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For parking violations in City parks, what is the appropriate charge if a vehicle is parked off the designated drive?

    <p>Omaha Municipal Code §36-156</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When issuing an electronic courtesy citation as a "Warning", what is NOT required?

    <p>All of the above are not required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is NOT required when an officer contacts the Information Channel for a parking violation?

    <p>Checking the vehicle's registration information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a vehicle is unoccupied when a parking citation is issued, where should the officer place the citation?

    <p>Under the windshield wiper of the driver's side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way for a violator to pay a parking citation?

    <p>Pay the citation by mail, online, or in person, by credit card or check</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for record-keeping of paper courtesy citations?

    <p>The Data Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct way for a violator to appeal a parking citation?

    <p>Submit a written statement with the citation number or license plate number to the &quot;Supervisor, City Cashier&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should checks or money orders for paying parking citations be made payable to?

    <p>The Public School Fund</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, what action should an officer take if a citation is issued to the wrong party?

    <p>All of the above actions are possible courses of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as an aggravating circumstance when determining whether to issue a courtesy citation or a citation?

    <p>The violator was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, if one violation on a citation may NOT be waived, what should the officer do?

    <p>Ensure that none of the violations on the entire case are waived</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is necessary to properly identify the person to whom a citation is issued, according to the policy?

    <p>Date of birth, sex, and race</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance is an exception made regarding the information necessary to identify the person to whom a citation is issued?

    <p>If the violation is for handicap parking and the vehicle is registered to a business or institution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, which of the following errors will result in a citation being "Not Submitted for Prosecution"?

    <p>The location of the violation is missing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should the captain take if an officer issues a citation with errors?

    <p>Determine what action the officer will take</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible action for an officer to take if a citation is issued with errors?

    <p>Issue a warning to the offender instead of a citation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, what should an officer consider when determining whether to issue a courtesy citation or a citation?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is listed as a mitigating factor that an officer may consider when determining whether to issue a courtesy citation or a citation?

    <p>Other traffic was light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a command officer's approval required for booking an arrestee in lieu of issuing a citation?

    <p>When the arresting officer determines the subject must be physically booked, for reasons stated in the Incident Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about issuing citations for criminal offenses is true?

    <p>All criminal and traffic charges must be cited together on a single citation, except for parking charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do if narrative information is required to establish the elements of charges when issuing a citation for a criminal offense with no identified victim?

    <p>Document the narrative information on an OPD Supplemental Report and check the 'Continuation' box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Omaha Municipal Code, what is the consequence for a driver obstructing traffic by parking in a way that results in less than ten feet of available roadway?

    <p>The driver will be issued a Parking citation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would a State Senator NOT be immune from receiving a Parking citation according to the text?

    <p>When parked illegally in a tow-in zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence for parking in a fire lane according to the Omaha Municipal Code?

    <p>Issuance of a Parking citation and/or towing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of an OPD officer when issuing a Parking citation to a vehicle obstructing traffic on city streets?

    <p>Issue the Parking citation to the violator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a driver of a police vehicle receives a Parking citation, what is the required action according to the text?

    <p>Request the Prosecution Office for citation voiding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct procedure for officers when towing a vehicle for a parking violation as per OPD policies?

    <p>Adhere to all towing procedures specified in OPD policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, under what circumstances should an officer issue a citation in lieu of booking for a criminal offense?

    <p>Whenever possible, unless the subject meets one of the specific criteria listed in the policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does issuing a citation for a criminal offense imply about the accused's status, according to the policy?

    <p>The accused is considered to be in custody when the citation is issued.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following must an officer verify before issuing a citation for a criminal offense?

    <p>That the subject is not presently &quot;Wanted&quot; and does not have any prior convictions that may require booking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, citations for criminal offenses cannot be issued in which of the following situations?

    <p>In lieu of serving warrants for arrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a subject refuses to be fingerprinted when an officer attempts to issue a citation for a criminal offense, what action can the officer take according to the policy?

    <p>The officer must book the subject as a &quot;John/Jane Doe&quot;.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, which of the following statements about issuing citations for criminal offenses is true?

    <p>Citations for criminal offenses cannot be issued if the officer has reasonable grounds to believe the subject will refuse to respond to the citation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should an officer physically book a subject in lieu of issuing a citation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate charge if a vehicle is parked off the designated drive in a City park?

    <p>Omaha Municipal Code §36-156 (Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do if a paper courtesy citation is issued as a "Fix It" citation?

    <p>Only the motorist is required to sign the &quot;Citation Signature/Fingerprinting&quot; page.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required when a citation is issued for a criminal offense with an identified victim?

    <p>An OPD Incident Report is required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a vehicle has accumulated three or more unpaid parking tickets that are more than 30 days old, what should the officer do?

    <p>Tow the vehicle in accordance with the OPD &quot;Towing - Parking Violations&quot; policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If one violation on a citation cannot be waived, what should the officer do?

    <p>None of the violations on that citation may be waived</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for maintaining records of electronic courtesy citations?

    <p>The computerized tracking system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following traffic-related misdemeanors should be cited as a criminal offense?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When issuing a courtesy citation, which of the following violations is NOT listed as an eligible reason?

    <p>Speeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For parking violations, what should officers do when issuing a citation?

    <p>Write the parking violation for the most serious offense only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an officer needs to provide cited violators with Driver's Education Program information, what should they do?

    <p>Provide a separate handout with the information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do before issuing a parking citation?

    <p>Run the vehicle through NCIC/NCIS and check if it is stolen, and call the City Cashier to check for unpaid parking tickets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, what should an officer consider when determining whether to issue a courtesy citation or a citation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do if a violator is present when issuing a parking citation?

    <p>The policy does not provide guidance for this situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for record-keeping of paper courtesy citations?

    <p>The Data Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a citation is issued with errors, what is NOT a possible action for an officer to take according to the policy?

    <p>Have a captain approve the citation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do if they need to write individual fines that may be waived on a paper citation?

    <p>Write the fines over specific words on the citation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do if a violator refuses to sign a paper courtesy citation?

    <p>The policy does not provide guidance on this situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should checks or money orders for paying parking citations be made payable to?

    <p>The Public School Fund</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance is an exception made regarding the information necessary to identify the person to whom a citation is issued?

    <p>The policy does not mention any exceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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