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What is the procedure for notifying the OPD of the death of an active or retired officer?

  • Notify the Public Information Officer who informs the Front Desk Duty Sergeant. (correct)
  • Directly inform the Chief of Police.
  • Alert the Mayor's office immediately.
  • Send an email to all OPD employees.

Which flag occupies the southernmost pole at the OPD Central Police Headquarters?

  • The OPD flag (correct)
  • The Nebraska State flag
  • The United States flag
  • The City of Omaha flag

Under what circumstances can the OPD Memorial flag be raised in place of the normal OPD flag?

  • When a community member passes away.
  • During special police events.
  • Only on public holidays.
  • Upon the death of any sworn employee of the OPD. (correct)

Who is responsible for subscribing to half-staff notifications for U.S. flags?

<p>The Captain or designee at each OPD building (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In how many positions are flags displayed outside the OPD Central Police Headquarters?

<p>Five (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which flag is placed directly south of the United States flag at the CPHQ?

<p>The City of Omaha flag (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after a notification of an OPD officer's death is received?

<p>Notify the Public Information Officer. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the policy regarding flags at the OPD?

<p>To ensure correct display and maintenance of flags. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which flag should be aligned with the top edge of the pole during half-staff lowering?

<p>Nebraska State flag (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific duration the flags are flown at half-staff after the death of an officer killed in the line of duty?

<p>For 30 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the OPD flag be treated after being lowered?

<p>It should be folded and placed in a protective cover (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What alignment should the National Law Enforcement Memorial flag maintain when raised to half-staff?

<p>Aligned with the mid-points of the State and City flags (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs immediately after the flags have been flown at half-staff for the designated period?

<p>Each flag is lowered to the base before being raised (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for aligning the City of Omaha flag during half-staff lowering?

<p>It must be even with the Nebraska State flag (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which flag is raised last after the flags are flown at half-staff?

<p>OPD Memorial flag (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of lowering flags after the death of an officer?

<p>U.S. flag, Nebraska State flag, City of Omaha flag, National Law Enforcement Memorial flag, OPD Memorial flag (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Half-staff Flag Position

The Nebraska State flag, City of Omaha flag, National Law Enforcement Memorial flag are lowered to a position with their top edges aligned with the midway point of the pole.

Nebraska State Flag Half-Staff

The Nebraska State flag is lowered to half-staff, with its top edge even with the midway point of the pole.

Omaha City Flag Half-Staff

The City of Omaha flag is lowered to half-staff, aligned with the midway point of the pole, and even with the Nebraska State flag.

National Law Enforcement Flag Half-Staff

The National Law Enforcement Memorial flag is lowered to half-staff, positioned even with the midway point of the State and City flags.

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OPD Flag Procedure

The OPD flag is lowered, removed, folded, and stored safely at the Front Desk.

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OPD Memorial Flag Half-Staff

The OPD Memorial flag is raised to half-staff, aligned with the midway point of the State and City flags, and even with the National Law Enforcement Memorial flag.

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Duration of Half-Staff

The flags are flown at half-staff until 1200 hours on the seventh day following the death of the deceased, or until an order from the Mayor or Chief of Police.

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Line of Duty Death Exception

If an officer is killed in the line of duty, the flags are flown at half-staff for 30 days.

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OPD Flag Policy

The Omaha Police Department (OPD) policy for flag display and maintenance ensures proper protocol and procedures for flags flown at OPD buildings, particularly at the Central Police Headquarters (CPHQ).

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Flagpole Placement at CPHQ

The National Law Enforcement Memorial Flag is flown on the northernmost pole, followed by the Nebraska State flag, the United States flag, the City of Omaha flag, and the OPD flag on the southernmost pole.

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OPD Memorial Flag

The OPD Memorial flag is flown in place of the regular OPD flag when an OPD employee, active or retired, passes away.

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Flag Placement for Fallen OPD Employees

The OPD Memorial flag will be flown when an OPD employee passes away, regardless of active or retired status.

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Notification Procedure for OPD Employee Death

Individuals who know of an OPD employee's death are required to inform the Public Information Officer (PIO), who then notifies the Front Desk Duty Sergeant at OPD Headquarters.

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Raising the OPD Memorial Flag

When an OPD employee passes away, two uniformed officers or designees will raise the OPD Memorial flag, while the United States flag remains raised.

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Special Orders for OPD Memorial Flag

The Mayor or Chief of Police can make special orders to fly the OPD Memorial flag in certain situations. This could include the death of an officer from a neighboring jurisdiction.

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Half-Staff for the US Flag

The United States flag may be flown at half-staff to honor the passing of a significant figure, national event, or tragedy.

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Study Notes

Omaha Police Department (OPD) Flag Policy

  • The OPD is responsible for proper display and maintenance of all flags.
  • Flag placement procedures are outlined for OPD Central Police Headquarters (CPHQ).
  • Five flagpoles are used outside the CPHQ building.
  • The National Law Enforcement Memorial Flag is flown on the northernmost pole.
  • The Nebraska State flag is flown to the south, next to the National Law Enforcement Memorial.
  • The United States flag is flown in the middle pole.
  • The City of Omaha flag is to the south of the U.S. flag.
  • The OPD flag is flown on the southernmost pole.

Half-Staff Status of United States Flags

  • The Captain or designee at each OPD building subscribes to an online service to notify them when to display the U.S. flag at half-staff.

OPD Memorial Flag Procedures

  • The normal OPD flag is replaced by the OPD Memorial flag for specific occasions.
  • These occasions include the death of any sworn OPD employee (active or retired) or when ordered by the Mayor or Chief of Police.
  • This includes death of an officer from a nearby jurisdiction.

Flag Lowering/Raising - Death of an Active or Retired OPD Officer

  • Any OPD employee who knows of an active or retired officer's death must notify the PIO.
  • The PIO notifies the OPD Headquarters Front Desk Duty Sergeant.
  • Two uniformed officers or designees will raise the OPD Memorial flag.
  • The United States flag remains at full-staff.
  • The Nebraska State flag, City of Omaha flag, and National Law Enforcement Memorial flag will be lowered to half-staff. The top edges of each will align with the halfway point of the flag pole.

Flag Raising Procedures (Death of an Active or Retired Officer)

  • Flags stay at half-staff until noon on the 7th day or as directed by the mayor or chief.
  • Exception: In line-of-duty deaths, flags remain at half-staff for 30 days.
  • After the designated period, flags are returned to full-staff according to the following procedure:
    • The U.S. flag is lowered and raised to the top of the pole.
    • The State flag is lowered and raised to the top of the pole.
    • The City of Omaha flag is lowered and raised to the top of the pole.
    • The National Law Enforcement Memorial flag is lowered and raised to the top of the pole.
    • The OPD Memorial flag is lowered, folded, placed in a protective cover, and stored in a safe place at the Front Desk.
    • The OPD flag is rehung and raised to the top of the pole.

Flag maintenance

  • The OPD Headquarters Front Desk Sergeant or designee is responsible for flag care.
  • Facilities Management handles any flag repairs or replacements.

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Test your knowledge of the Omaha Police Department's flag policy and procedures. This quiz covers the proper display and maintenance of flags at the OPD as well as specifics about half-staff notifications and memorial flag procedures. Learn how the OPD honors its employees through flag protocols.

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