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What is the definition of graffiti according to the policy?
What is the definition of graffiti according to the policy?
- Any writing or drawing on public property without the government's permission.
- Any letter, word, name, number, symbol, slogan, message, drawing, picture, writing, or other mark of any kind visible to the public that is drawn, painted, chiseled, scratched, or etched on a rock, tree, wall, bridge, fence, gate, building, or other structure.
- Any writing or drawing on public or private property without the owner's permission.
- Any letter, word, name, number, symbol, slogan, message, drawing, picture, writing, or other mark of any kind visible to the public that is drawn, painted, chiseled, scratched, or etched on a rock, tree, wall, bridge, fence, gate, building, or other structure, excluding advertising or any other mark lawfully placed by the owner, tenant, or authorized agent. (correct)
According to the policy, what is the definition of 'Unauthorized Application of Graffiti'?
According to the policy, what is the definition of 'Unauthorized Application of Graffiti'?
- Knowingly and intentionally applying graffiti of any type on any building, public or private, or any other tangible property owned by any person, firm, or corporation or any public entity or instrumentality.
- Knowingly and intentionally applying graffiti of any type on any public building or property without the express permission of the government.
- Knowingly and intentionally applying graffiti of any type on any building, public or private, or any other tangible property owned by any person, firm, or corporation or any public entity or instrumentality, without the express permission of the owner or operator of the property. (correct)
- Knowingly and intentionally applying graffiti of any type on any private property without the express permission of the owner.
How does the Omaha Police Department (OPD) typically receive reports of graffiti vandalism?
How does the Omaha Police Department (OPD) typically receive reports of graffiti vandalism?
- The OPD receives reports of graffiti vandalism through either a Mayor's Hotline Complaint or directly from the victim. (correct)
- The OPD does not have a procedure for receiving reports of graffiti vandalism.
- The OPD only receives reports of graffiti vandalism through the Mayor's Hotline.
- The OPD only receives reports of graffiti vandalism directly from victims.
What does the Mayor's Hotline do when it receives a complaint about graffiti?
What does the Mayor's Hotline do when it receives a complaint about graffiti?
What is the main purpose of the Omaha Police Department's (OPD) policy on graffiti vandalism?
What is the main purpose of the Omaha Police Department's (OPD) policy on graffiti vandalism?
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of graffiti according to the policy?
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of graffiti according to the policy?
What is the purpose of the Consent and Release of Liability for Graffiti Abatement Form?
What is the purpose of the Consent and Release of Liability for Graffiti Abatement Form?
According to the Omaha Municipal Code, who is ultimately responsible for removing graffiti from private property?
According to the Omaha Municipal Code, who is ultimately responsible for removing graffiti from private property?
If the City removes graffiti from private property, what is the City NOT responsible for, according to the text?
If the City removes graffiti from private property, what is the City NOT responsible for, according to the text?
What is the charge for the unauthorized application of graffiti for a first offense?
What is the charge for the unauthorized application of graffiti for a first offense?
If a graffiti incident results in damage of $5000 or more and is a first offense, what charge should the offender be arrested for?
If a graffiti incident results in damage of $5000 or more and is a first offense, what charge should the offender be arrested for?
What charge should be used for a second or subsequent graffiti offense, regardless of the amount of damage caused?
What charge should be used for a second or subsequent graffiti offense, regardless of the amount of damage caused?
What information should be included in the narrative of graffiti vandalism reports?
What information should be included in the narrative of graffiti vandalism reports?
If there is a Destruction of Property crime in addition to the graffiti vandalism, how should it be reported?
If there is a Destruction of Property crime in addition to the graffiti vandalism, how should it be reported?
Who will investigate graffiti cases?
Who will investigate graffiti cases?
What should OPD employees be aware of regarding the City's responsibility to remove graffiti from private property?
What should OPD employees be aware of regarding the City's responsibility to remove graffiti from private property?
What is the responsibility of the Public Works Department regarding graffiti vandalism?
What is the responsibility of the Public Works Department regarding graffiti vandalism?
What does the Telephone Report Squad (TRS) do when completing an Incident Report?
What does the Telephone Report Squad (TRS) do when completing an Incident Report?
What is NOT required of the City according to Omaha Municipal code Sec. 18-65?
What is NOT required of the City according to Omaha Municipal code Sec. 18-65?
When will officers call the Forensic Investigations Section in cases of suspected hate crimes related to graffiti vandalism?
When will officers call the Forensic Investigations Section in cases of suspected hate crimes related to graffiti vandalism?
What do OPD officers do in relation to the Consent and Release of Liability for Graffiti Abatement Form?
What do OPD officers do in relation to the Consent and Release of Liability for Graffiti Abatement Form?
What is the responsibility of officers who respond to 'hot' report calls of graffiti vandalism?
What is the responsibility of officers who respond to 'hot' report calls of graffiti vandalism?
What action does TRS take if a reporting caller for graffiti vandalism is not the victim?
What action does TRS take if a reporting caller for graffiti vandalism is not the victim?
What is a responsibility of officers if they are not equipped with specific cameras for photographing graffiti incidents?
What is a responsibility of officers if they are not equipped with specific cameras for photographing graffiti incidents?
What is the key responsibility of property owners regarding graffiti on their private property, according to the Omaha Municipal Code?
What is the key responsibility of property owners regarding graffiti on their private property, according to the Omaha Municipal Code?
If the City removes graffiti from private property, what is the City NOT responsible for, according to the text?
If the City removes graffiti from private property, what is the City NOT responsible for, according to the text?
What charge should be used for a second or subsequent graffiti offense, regardless of the amount of damage caused?
What charge should be used for a second or subsequent graffiti offense, regardless of the amount of damage caused?
If a graffiti incident is a first offense AND results in damage of $5000 or more, what charge should the offender be arrested for?
If a graffiti incident is a first offense AND results in damage of $5000 or more, what charge should the offender be arrested for?
What is the purpose of the Consent and Release of Liability for Graffiti Abatement Form (Public Works Department Form)?
What is the purpose of the Consent and Release of Liability for Graffiti Abatement Form (Public Works Department Form)?
What is the charge for the unauthorized application of graffiti for a first offense?
What is the charge for the unauthorized application of graffiti for a first offense?
What should OPD employees be aware of regarding the City's responsibility to remove graffiti from private property?
What should OPD employees be aware of regarding the City's responsibility to remove graffiti from private property?
What information should be included in the narrative of graffiti vandalism reports?
What information should be included in the narrative of graffiti vandalism reports?
If there is a Destruction of Property crime in addition to the graffiti vandalism, how should it be reported?
If there is a Destruction of Property crime in addition to the graffiti vandalism, how should it be reported?
What is the main purpose of the Omaha Police Department's (OPD) policy on graffiti vandalism?
What is the main purpose of the Omaha Police Department's (OPD) policy on graffiti vandalism?
According to the policy, which of the following would NOT be considered graffiti?
According to the policy, which of the following would NOT be considered graffiti?
What action should officers take if they encounter graffiti that appears to be a hate crime?
What action should officers take if they encounter graffiti that appears to be a hate crime?
If a graffiti incident causes $10,000 in damage and is a second offense, what charge should be applied according to the policy?
If a graffiti incident causes $10,000 in damage and is a second offense, what charge should be applied according to the policy?
If officers are not equipped with cameras specifically for photographing graffiti, what should they do according to the policy?
If officers are not equipped with cameras specifically for photographing graffiti, what should they do according to the policy?
According to the policy, what specific information should be included in the narrative of graffiti vandalism reports?
According to the policy, what specific information should be included in the narrative of graffiti vandalism reports?
If graffiti vandalism occurs along with a separate destruction of property crime, how should it be reported according to the policy?
If graffiti vandalism occurs along with a separate destruction of property crime, how should it be reported according to the policy?
What is the responsibility of the Public Works Department in relation to graffiti vandalism?
What is the responsibility of the Public Works Department in relation to graffiti vandalism?
What does the Telephone Report Squad (TRS) do when completing an Incident Report?
What does the Telephone Report Squad (TRS) do when completing an Incident Report?
When will officers call the Forensic Investigations Section in cases of suspected hate crimes related to graffiti vandalism?
When will officers call the Forensic Investigations Section in cases of suspected hate crimes related to graffiti vandalism?
What should officers do if they are not equipped with specific cameras for photographing graffiti incidents?
What should officers do if they are not equipped with specific cameras for photographing graffiti incidents?
Who will complete an original Incident Report and/or Information Report based on information from the Hotline Complaint?
Who will complete an original Incident Report and/or Information Report based on information from the Hotline Complaint?
What action does TRS take if a reporting caller for graffiti vandalism is not the victim?
What action does TRS take if a reporting caller for graffiti vandalism is not the victim?
What is the purpose of asking victims for verbal consent to remove graffiti vandalism?
What is the purpose of asking victims for verbal consent to remove graffiti vandalism?
