19 Questions
What does the Omaha Police Department policy require in all incidents commonly referred to as 'Drive-by Shootings'?
To document, investigate, and arrest suspects when possible
How does the policy define a 'Drive-by Shooting' for the purposes of documentation and investigation?
A shooting involving a firearm being discharged from a motor vehicle or its vicinity at or in general direction of a target
What is the distinction between 'Inhabited' and 'Occupied' as defined in the policy?
Inhabited means being used for dwelling purposes, while Occupied means physically present
What constitutes 'Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm' as per the policy?
Intentional discharge of a firearm at an inhabited dwelling house or occupied building
When responding to shots fired at certain locations from a motor vehicle, what must officers do according to the procedure outlined?
Complete an OPD Incident Report if a victim can be identified
Who is considered the 'victim' in incidents involving shots fired at specified locations from a motor vehicle?
The property owner
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?
Destruction of Property
What should be entered in the 'Offense' field of the Incident Report for a 'Destruction of Property' incident?
'DOP - Gun'
When would an incident be documented as 'Felony Assault'?
When persons are struck by gunfire or an intended victim can be identified
What type of report should be completed if officers identify intended victims during follow-up investigations?
'Felony Assault' Report
According to the policy, what defines an 'Occupied' building or vehicle?
A person is physically present
What differentiates 'Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm' from a regular firearm discharge according to the policy?
Intentional discharge at an inhabited location
What is the primary requirement for an incident to be classified as a 'Drive-by Shooting' under OPD policy?
Firearm discharge from a motor vehicle
How does the policy define 'Inhabited' for the purpose of documenting incidents?
Currently being used for dwelling purposes
What type of report will be completed to document an incident in which no property owner can be reasonably identified?
Information Report
In the case where a person was not struck by gunfire and the property was not occupied, how is the incident documented?
Destruction of Property
What would officers do if they identify intended victims and property owners during a follow-up investigation?
Create an Incident Report
When would a separate charge of violating NRS §28-1212.04 be applicable in Drive-by Shootings?
When shots are fired at or in the general direction of any person or occupied property
How is an incident documented when persons are struck by gunfire or intended victims can be identified?
'Felony Assault' incident
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.
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.
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