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What does the Omaha Police Department policy require in all incidents commonly referred to as 'Drive-by Shootings'?
What does the Omaha Police Department policy require in all incidents commonly referred to as 'Drive-by Shootings'?
- To ignore such incidents as they are difficult to investigate
- To provide immediate medical assistance to any victims
- To document, investigate, and arrest suspects when possible (correct)
- To prioritize property damage over human safety
How does the policy define a 'Drive-by Shooting' for the purposes of documentation and investigation?
How does the policy define a 'Drive-by Shooting' for the purposes of documentation and investigation?
- A shooting where a firearm is discharged from a stationary vehicle
- Any shooting incident involving a moving vehicle
- A shooting involving a firearm being discharged from a motor vehicle or its vicinity at or in general direction of a target (correct)
- Any shooting that occurs outdoors
What is the distinction between 'Inhabited' and 'Occupied' as defined in the policy?
What is the distinction between 'Inhabited' and 'Occupied' as defined in the policy?
- Inhabited refers to daytime, Occupied refers to nighttime
- Inhabited means being used for dwelling purposes, while Occupied means physically present (correct)
- Inhabited denotes presence of people, Occupied denotes presence of animals
- Inhabited refers to buildings, Occupied refers to vehicles
What constitutes 'Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm' as per the policy?
What constitutes 'Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm' as per the policy?
When responding to shots fired at certain locations from a motor vehicle, what must officers do according to the procedure outlined?
When responding to shots fired at certain locations from a motor vehicle, what must officers do according to the procedure outlined?
Who is considered the 'victim' in incidents involving shots fired at specified locations from a motor vehicle?
Who is considered the 'victim' in incidents involving shots fired at specified locations from a motor vehicle?
If a person was not struck by gunfire and the property at which shots were fired was not occupied, how would the incident be documented?
If a person was not struck by gunfire and the property at which shots were fired was not occupied, how would the incident be documented?
What should be entered in the 'Offense' field of the Incident Report for a 'Destruction of Property' incident?
What should be entered in the 'Offense' field of the Incident Report for a 'Destruction of Property' incident?
When would an incident be documented as 'Felony Assault'?
When would an incident be documented as 'Felony Assault'?
What type of report should be completed if officers identify intended victims during follow-up investigations?
What type of report should be completed if officers identify intended victims during follow-up investigations?
According to the policy, what defines an 'Occupied' building or vehicle?
According to the policy, what defines an 'Occupied' building or vehicle?
What differentiates 'Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm' from a regular firearm discharge according to the policy?
What differentiates 'Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm' from a regular firearm discharge according to the policy?
What is the primary requirement for an incident to be classified as a 'Drive-by Shooting' under OPD policy?
What is the primary requirement for an incident to be classified as a 'Drive-by Shooting' under OPD policy?
How does the policy define 'Inhabited' for the purpose of documenting incidents?
How does the policy define 'Inhabited' for the purpose of documenting incidents?
What type of report will be completed to document an incident in which no property owner can be reasonably identified?
What type of report will be completed to document an incident in which no property owner can be reasonably identified?
In the case where a person was not struck by gunfire and the property was not occupied, how is the incident documented?
In the case where a person was not struck by gunfire and the property was not occupied, how is the incident documented?
What would officers do if they identify intended victims and property owners during a follow-up investigation?
What would officers do if they identify intended victims and property owners during a follow-up investigation?
When would a separate charge of violating NRS §28-1212.04 be applicable in Drive-by Shootings?
When would a separate charge of violating NRS §28-1212.04 be applicable in Drive-by Shootings?
How is an incident documented when persons are struck by gunfire or intended victims can be identified?
How is an incident documented when persons are struck by gunfire or intended victims can be identified?
Study Notes
- Omaha Police Department (OPD) has a policy to document, investigate, and arrest suspects in incidents known as "Drive-by Shootings."
- A Drive-by Shooting involves firing a gun from a moving vehicle at a person, dwelling, building, vehicle, aircraft, motor home, or camper unit.
- An inhabited location is one currently used for dwelling purposes, while an occupied place has a person physically present.
- Unlawful discharge of a firearm refers to intentionally shooting at an inhabited dwelling, building, vehicle, aircraft, motor home, or camper unit.
- When officers respond to shots fired, they must complete an Incident Report if a victim can be identified, with the property owner documented as the victim.
- If no property owner can be identified, an Information Report is completed to document the shots fired incident.
- Destruction of Property incidents are documented when no one is hit by gunfire and the property is unoccupied, with the property owner listed as the victim.
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Learn about the policy of the Omaha Police Department regarding drive-by shootings, including definitions and procedures for documenting, investigating, and arresting suspects involved in such incidents.
