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What should officers avoid when reporting on a DV incident?
What is the purpose of documenting all elements of a DV incident in written reports according to the text?
When should officers use DV cameras according to the text?
What type of photograph should be taken first when documenting a DV incident?
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What is emphasized in the text regarding photographing DV incidents?
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Why are Body Worn Cameras (BWC) not considered appropriate for documenting photographic evidence of DV incidents?
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What is stressed in the text regarding the final use of non-DV cameras by officers in DV incidents?
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What types of details should be documented in written reports by officers involved in DV cases?
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Why is it important for officers to document and photograph all injuries sustained in DV incidents?
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What type of statements should officers record exactly as stated according to the text?
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In cases where officers take gang or intelligence gathering photos, who is responsible for getting the photo to the proper unit?
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What action should officers take with memory chips containing photos from non-DV incidents?
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Why should officers not delete pictures taken at crime scenes?
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Who owns all pictures taken at a crime scene?
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How should officers determine the primary aggressor in a mutual combat situation?
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Why do officers need to prevent communications between suspects and victims or witnesses following an arrest?
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What must officers inform victims of after suspects have been physically booked?
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"Offer transportation or emergency housing to victims if needed" after an arrest is aimed at:
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"Officers may request an OPD Chaplain by calling the Front Desk" is primarily for:
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"Document any spontaneous statements" made by suspects after an arrest is important for:
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According to the policy, when responding to a domestic violence incident, what is the primary responsibility of the responding officer?
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What constitutes a 'dating relationship' according to the definitions provided?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of 'Domestic Violence' provided?
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What is the purpose of an 'Exclusionary Order' in the context of domestic violence?
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In the context of domestic violence, who is the 'Applicant' or 'Plaintiff'?
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According to the policy, if probable cause exists during a domestic violence incident, what action should the responding officer take?
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What information should officers provide to the Women's Center for Advancement (WCA) when calling the 24-hour crisis line?
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In what situation would officers offer transportation or emergency housing to victims?
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What is an example of a dangerous misdemeanor as defined in the text?
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When can an officer arrest a person without a warrant in domestic violence cases?
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What offense is committed if a person carries a firearm during the commission of a dangerous misdemeanor?
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What should officers do if there is not enough probable cause for an arrest?
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What must officers document to indicate that an incident is domestic violence-related?
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Which unit should officers note in the 'CIB Unit Assigned' field of the Incident Report?
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What will be the charge for carrying a firearm during the commission of a dangerous misdemeanor on a third offense?
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What should officers inform victims about regarding reports forwarded to the Domestic Violence Squad?
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What is the primary purpose of a protection order?
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What is the legal definition of stalking according to the text?
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According to the procedure outlined, which of the following should officers NOT do when investigating a domestic violence case?
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What is the legal definition of an intimate partner according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a question that officers should evaluate during their investigation of a domestic violence case?
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What is the legal term for 'on one side' in the context of court orders?
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What should officers do if the victim is unable to produce a photo of the suspect for identification purposes?
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What is the purpose of the Domestic Violence Supplementary Report (OPD Form 200E) mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of harassment?
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What is the policy of the Omaha Police Department and the Douglas County Attorney's Office regarding prosecution of domestic violence cases?
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According to the procedures outlined, which of the following should officers do when making an arrest for a misdemeanor offense?
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In cases of domestic assault, what should officers do with weapons that are alleged to have been involved or threatened to be used during the criminal act?
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If a weapon is found in plain view or during a legal search but was not used or threatened during a domestic violence incident, how should it be handled?
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What should officers be familiar with, according to the policy, when handling domestic violence cases?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the common criminal statutes listed in the policy as applicable in domestic violence cases?
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According to the policy, what should officers do when interacting with participants of the Address Confidentiality Program?
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How should officers document the true location or address of a participant in the Address Confidentiality Program?
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According to the policy, what should officers do with any firearms or ammunition found in plain view or discovered during a legal search, as necessary for the protection of the officer or any other person?
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According to the policy, what determines the disposition of seized weapons in domestic violence cases?
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Which of the following statutes is NOT listed as one of the common criminal statutes applicable in domestic violence cases?
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According to the policy, what is the primary responsibility of the responding officer when a criminal act of domestic violence has occurred or been threatened?
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According to the definitions provided, which of the following best describes a 'dating relationship'?
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If probable cause exists during a domestic violence incident, what action should the responding officer take, according to the policy?
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According to the definitions provided, which of the following is NOT included in the definition of 'domestic violence'?
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What is the purpose of an 'exclusionary order' in the context of domestic violence, according to the definitions provided?
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According to the policy, what should officers do when interacting with participants of the Address Confidentiality Program?
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What should officers do if the victim is able to produce a photo of the suspect?
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What should officers do if there is not enough probable cause for an arrest in a domestic violence case?
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According to the policy, what should officers do when interacting with participants of the Address Confidentiality Program?
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What should officers do with any firearms or ammunition found in plain view or discovered during a legal search, as necessary for the protection of the officer or any other person?
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Which of the following is NOT a question that officers should evaluate during their investigation of a domestic violence case?
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In cases where officers take gang or intelligence gathering photos, who is responsible for getting the photo to the proper unit?
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What should officers avoid when reporting on a DV incident?
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Which unit should officers note in the 'CIB Unit Assigned' field of the Incident Report?
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What is stressed in the text regarding the final use of non-DV cameras by officers in DV incidents?
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What must officers inform victims of after suspects have been physically booked?
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What is the recommended action for officers to take if they are unable to use a DV camera to document injuries in a domestic violence incident?
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Which of the following items should officers NOT rely on as the official record of a domestic violence incident?
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What should officers do with non-DV memory chips containing photos from incidents unrelated to domestic violence?
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What is the primary reason for officers to adhere to guidelines when using DV cameras?
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What is the correct procedure when officers use a non-DV camera to capture DV photos during emergencies?
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In situations where DV cameras are not available, what should officers NOT do when documenting injuries in a domestic violence incident?
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What is one of the primary reasons why officers must avoid using Body Worn Cameras (BWC) for documenting photographic evidence in cases of domestic violence?
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What information should officers provide to the Front Desk when the Duty Chaplain calls?
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In a DV incident, what information should an officer provide to the Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA) when calling the 24-hour crisis line?
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In cases of insufficient probable cause for arrest, what intervention strategy should officers consider?
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What information should victims be informed about regarding reports forwarded to the Domestic Violence Squad?
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Under what circumstances can an officer arrest a person without a warrant in domestic violence cases?
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What offense is defined as 'Carrying a Firearm or Destructive Device During the Commission of a Dangerous Misdemeanor'?
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"Carrying a Firearm or Destructive Device During the Commission of a Dangerous Misdemeanor" is classified as which type of offense for the third or subsequent offense?
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"Domestic Violence Squad" should be noted in which field of the Incident Report?
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'Classified as a Class IV Felony' applies to which type of repeated offense?
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"Exclusionary Order" mentioned in the text relates to which aspect of domestic violence incidents?
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'Impersonating a police officer' is considered an example of which type of offense according to the text?
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According to the policy, what should officers do if they determine that both parties in a mutual combat situation were primary aggressors?
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In cases where officers use personal or non-DV cameras to collect evidence that would otherwise be lost, how should the memory cards be handled?
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If a suspect in a domestic violence case is not present at the scene, what should officers do according to the policy?
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According to the policy, which of the following should officers NOT do when making an arrest in a domestic violence case?
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What should officers do with any firearms or ammunition found in plain view or during a legal search, according to the policy?
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According to the policy, what should officers do if they encounter a participant in the Address Confidentiality Program during a domestic violence investigation?
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According to the policy, what is the purpose of documenting all elements of a domestic violence incident in written reports?
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According to the policy, what should officers do with weapons that are alleged to have been involved or threatened to be used during a domestic violence incident?
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According to the policy, what should officers do if they need to take photographs of a crime scene using personal cameras or non-DV cameras?
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According to the policy, what should officers do after making an arrest in a domestic violence case?
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According to the policy, what should officers do if a weapon is found in plain view or during a legal search but was not used or threatened during the criminal act?
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According to the list of statutes provided, which statute would apply if a person made a threatening phone call or electronic communication during a domestic violence incident?
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Which of the following actions should officers take when interacting with participants of the Address Confidentiality Program?
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According to the policy, what should officers do if probable cause exists during a domestic violence incident?
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Which of the following actions should officers NOT take when investigating a domestic violence case, according to the procedure outlined?
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According to the list of statutes provided, which statute would apply if a person committed the offense of strangulation or suffocation during a domestic violence incident?
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According to the policy, what should officers do with any firearms or ammunition found in plain view or discovered during a legal search, as necessary for the protection of the officer or any other person?
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According to the list of statutes provided, which statute would apply if a person committed the offense of kidnapping during a domestic violence incident?
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According to the policy, what should officers be familiar with when handling domestic violence cases?
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According to the policy, how should officers determine the primary aggressor in a mutual combat situation?
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