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What types of offenses can officers issue citations for, according to the text?
Misdemeanors, infractions, criminal offenses, courtesy citations, and parking citations
When are paper citations used instead of electronic citations?
When there is a system outage or electronic citations are not available
Which organization's citation policy mandates the issuance of citations for misdemeanors, infractions, and ordinance violations?
Omaha Police Department
How many types of citations does the OPD have?
Four
Under what circumstances should officers refer to the Douglas County Court Waiver/Fine Schedule?
When issuing citations that can be waived
For what types of offenses should officers issue electronic citations according to the policy?
All types of offenses
What happens if a citation is started on one computer and finished on a different computer?
The system will create two citation numbers.
What is the procedure for officers checking out paper citations?
Turning the hard copy of the issue card to their sergeant by the end of their shift.
What is the minimum issuance of parking citations?
10 each.
What should officers do if they cannot issue citations within a reasonable time period?
Return them to the Data Unit for cancellation.
What should officers do with completed paper citations at the end of their shift?
Submit them into the appropriate box in the hallway.
How many counts/charges may be entered on a paper citation?
Up to four counts/charges.
What should officers do if an error is found after a citation has been submitted and sent for processing?
Return it to their captain for correction.
What must officers do if they want to void a paper citation before issuing it?
"VOID" across the citation and attach all copies to an Inter-Office Memorandum.
What should officers note if there is a delay between the date of offense and when the paper citation is issued?
Note it in the space above the "Case No" field of the paper citation.
What happens to deleted electronic citations?
They are saved within the system but not forwarded to court.
What should officers do if a paper citation is issued that requires a court appearance?
Schedule arraignments on the same day of the week the citation was issued.
What is the procedure if an officer needs to physically arrest, detain, or cite a suspect while working off-duty?
Contact 911 as soon as reasonably possible.
When are court dates and times automatically assigned for electronic citations?
Automatically assigned by the computer system.
What is the appearance time set for all criminal charges listed on a citation that are non-traffic offenses?
1:30 p.m.
How many violations per citation are officers allowed to write for electronic citations?
Up to nine (9) violations per citation.
What should officers do when issuing multiple paper citations with court costs?
Only show court costs on one of the citations.
What is required if more than four (4) charges are brought against a violator in a paper citation?
Issue additional citations with each charge listed separately.
What should officers do if they need to write individual fines that may be waived on a paper citation?
Write the fines over the section that mentions 'waiver allowed'
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?
A Courtesy Citation
What does an officer need to verify before issuing a citation for a criminal offense?
The subject is not currently 'Wanted'
When officers issue citations for expired or no operator's licenses, which section of the law should they use?
NRS §60-484
What should an officer do if the subject of a criminal offense citation refuses to sign it?
Not issue the citation
Under what circumstances should officers issue citations in lieu of booking for criminal offenses?
If the subject refuses to respond to the citation
What should officers do if they need to provide cited violators with Driver’s Education Program information?
Print it from within PortalOne and hand it to the violator
What does issuing a citation for a criminal offense imply about the accused?
The accused is in custody
What is the purpose of writing individual fines on a paper citation over specific words?
To highlight those words
When should officers issue citations in lieu of booking for criminal offenses?
When possible unless specific criteria are met
What citation will be issued if an officer observes a vehicle moving off a designated drive in a restricted park area?
A Criminal citation under the Omaha Municipal Code §21-2 (Traffic in Parks generally)
What is the minimum width of available roadway required for free movement of traffic, according to the Omaha Municipal Code §36-159 (Obstructing Traffic)?
10 feet
Which of the following statements about Nebraska State Senators' parking privileges is NOT true?
The parking sticker allows Senators to park illegally in tow-in zones
If an officer tows a vehicle for a fire lane parking violation, what citation will be issued?
A Parking citation for "Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Specific Places-Fire Lanes" under Omaha Municipal Code §36-156
If a police officer receives a Parking citation while on duty, what should they do according to the text?
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
What should an officer do when towing a vehicle for a parking violation, according to the text?
Follow all towing procedures found in OPD policies
What is NOT a valid reason for issuing a courtesy citation?
Speeding
If a vehicle has accumulated three or more unpaid parking tickets that are more than 30 days old, what should the officer do?
Tow the vehicle
For parking violations in City parks, what is the appropriate charge if a vehicle is parked off the designated drive?
Omaha Municipal Code §36-156
When issuing an electronic courtesy citation as a "Warning", what is NOT required?
All of the above are not required
What information is NOT required when an officer contacts the Information Channel for a parking violation?
Checking the vehicle's registration information
If a vehicle is unoccupied when a parking citation is issued, where should the officer place the citation?
Under the windshield wiper of the driver's side
What is the correct way for a violator to pay a parking citation?
Pay the citation by mail, online, or in person, by credit card or check
Who is responsible for record-keeping of paper courtesy citations?
The Data Unit
What is the correct way for a violator to appeal a parking citation?
Submit a written statement with the citation number or license plate number to the "Supervisor, City Cashier"
Who should checks or money orders for paying parking citations be made payable to?
The Public School Fund
According to the policy, what action should an officer take if a citation is issued to the wrong party?
All of the above actions are possible courses of action
Which of the following is NOT listed as an aggravating circumstance when determining whether to issue a courtesy citation or a citation?
The violator was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
According to the policy, if one violation on a citation may NOT be waived, what should the officer do?
Ensure that none of the violations on the entire case are waived
What information is necessary to properly identify the person to whom a citation is issued, according to the policy?
Date of birth, sex, and race
Under what circumstance is an exception made regarding the information necessary to identify the person to whom a citation is issued?
If the violation is for handicap parking and the vehicle is registered to a business or institution
According to the policy, which of the following errors will result in a citation being "Not Submitted for Prosecution"?
The location of the violation is missing
What action should the captain take if an officer issues a citation with errors?
Determine what action the officer will take
Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible action for an officer to take if a citation is issued with errors?
Issue a warning to the offender instead of a citation
According to the policy, what should an officer consider when determining whether to issue a courtesy citation or a citation?
Both A and B
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?
Other traffic was light
When is a command officer's approval required for booking an arrestee in lieu of issuing a citation?
When the arresting officer determines the subject must be physically booked, for reasons stated in the Incident Report
Which of the following statements about issuing citations for criminal offenses is true?
All criminal and traffic charges must be cited together on a single citation, except for parking charges
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?
Document the narrative information on an OPD Supplemental Report and check the 'Continuation' box
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?
The driver will be issued a Parking citation
In what scenario would a State Senator NOT be immune from receiving a Parking citation according to the text?
When parked illegally in a tow-in zone
What is the consequence for parking in a fire lane according to the Omaha Municipal Code?
Issuance of a Parking citation and/or towing
What is the responsibility of an OPD officer when issuing a Parking citation to a vehicle obstructing traffic on city streets?
Issue the Parking citation to the violator
If a driver of a police vehicle receives a Parking citation, what is the required action according to the text?
Request the Prosecution Office for citation voiding
What is the correct procedure for officers when towing a vehicle for a parking violation as per OPD policies?
Adhere to all towing procedures specified in OPD policies
According to the policy, under what circumstances should an officer issue a citation in lieu of booking for a criminal offense?
Whenever possible, unless the subject meets one of the specific criteria listed in the policy.
What does issuing a citation for a criminal offense imply about the accused's status, according to the policy?
The accused is considered to be in custody when the citation is issued.
Which of the following must an officer verify before issuing a citation for a criminal offense?
That the subject is not presently "Wanted" and does not have any prior convictions that may require booking.
According to the policy, citations for criminal offenses cannot be issued in which of the following situations?
In lieu of serving warrants for arrest.
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?
The officer must book the subject as a "John/Jane Doe".
According to the policy, which of the following statements about issuing citations for criminal offenses is true?
Citations for criminal offenses cannot be issued if the officer has reasonable grounds to believe the subject will refuse to respond to the citation.
When should an officer physically book a subject in lieu of issuing a citation?
All of the above
What is the appropriate charge if a vehicle is parked off the designated drive in a City park?
Omaha Municipal Code §36-156 (Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places)
What should an officer do if a paper courtesy citation is issued as a "Fix It" citation?
Only the motorist is required to sign the "Citation Signature/Fingerprinting" page.
What is required when a citation is issued for a criminal offense with an identified victim?
An OPD Incident Report is required
If a vehicle has accumulated three or more unpaid parking tickets that are more than 30 days old, what should the officer do?
Tow the vehicle in accordance with the OPD "Towing - Parking Violations" policy.
If one violation on a citation cannot be waived, what should the officer do?
None of the violations on that citation may be waived
Who is responsible for maintaining records of electronic courtesy citations?
The computerized tracking system
Which of the following traffic-related misdemeanors should be cited as a criminal offense?
All of the above
When issuing a courtesy citation, which of the following violations is NOT listed as an eligible reason?
Speeding
For parking violations, what should officers do when issuing a citation?
Write the parking violation for the most serious offense only.
If an officer needs to provide cited violators with Driver's Education Program information, what should they do?
Provide a separate handout with the information
What should an officer do before issuing a parking citation?
Run the vehicle through NCIC/NCIS and check if it is stolen, and call the City Cashier to check for unpaid parking tickets.
According to the policy, what should an officer consider when determining whether to issue a courtesy citation or a citation?
All of the above
What should an officer do if a violator is present when issuing a parking citation?
The policy does not provide guidance for this situation.
Who is responsible for record-keeping of paper courtesy citations?
The Data Unit
If a citation is issued with errors, what is NOT a possible action for an officer to take according to the policy?
Have a captain approve the citation
What should an officer do if they need to write individual fines that may be waived on a paper citation?
Write the fines over specific words on the citation
What should an officer do if a violator refuses to sign a paper courtesy citation?
The policy does not provide guidance on this situation.
Who should checks or money orders for paying parking citations be made payable to?
The Public School Fund
Under what circumstance is an exception made regarding the information necessary to identify the person to whom a citation is issued?
The policy does not mention any exceptions
Learn about the Omaha Police Department's policy on issuing citations for violations of City Ordinances and Nebraska Revised Statutes. Understand when citations are issued in lieu of booking and the considerations taken by officers.
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