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What is the primary responsibility of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in transporting sick or injured persons?
What is the primary responsibility of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in transporting sick or injured persons?
- Determining which hospital to transport parties to
- Directing OFD rescue squads to specific hospitals
- Placing a guard on felony arrestees requiring hospitalization
- Evaluating incidents to decide if OFD rescue squads are needed (correct)
In which of the following situations would an OFD rescue squad likely be required according to OPD policy?
In which of the following situations would an OFD rescue squad likely be required according to OPD policy?
- Writing reports at the police station
- Injuries related to criminal incidents (correct)
- Routine patrol duty
- Attending a community meeting
Who is responsible for deciding where to transport a sick or injured person to a hospital?
Who is responsible for deciding where to transport a sick or injured person to a hospital?
- Emergency Medical Service (EMS) catchment areas
- Omaha Police Department (OPD)
- OFD rescue squads (correct)
- Area hospitals
What division is responsible for dividing the City of Omaha into Emergency Medical Service (EMS) catchment areas?
What division is responsible for dividing the City of Omaha into Emergency Medical Service (EMS) catchment areas?
When does the OPD place a guard on felony arrestees requiring hospitalization?
When does the OPD place a guard on felony arrestees requiring hospitalization?
What is NOT listed as a situation where OFD rescue squads may be required according to OPD policy?
What is NOT listed as a situation where OFD rescue squads may be required according to OPD policy?
What should officers do if a suspect in isolation wants to leave the room?
What should officers do if a suspect in isolation wants to leave the room?
What is the primary role of the hospital guard in relation to visitors of a suspect in custody?
What is the primary role of the hospital guard in relation to visitors of a suspect in custody?
What is the hospital guard’s responsibility regarding items brought to the suspect's room?
What is the hospital guard’s responsibility regarding items brought to the suspect's room?
When can a suspect in custody make or receive phone calls?
When can a suspect in custody make or receive phone calls?
What must officers do if a suspect volunteers information about the case?
What must officers do if a suspect volunteers information about the case?
When are restraints used on a suspect in custody?
When are restraints used on a suspect in custody?
What information must officers provide when booking a suspect into the Department of Corrections?
What information must officers provide when booking a suspect into the Department of Corrections?
What is the procedure for officers encountering a hospitalized subject with a warrant on file?
What is the procedure for officers encountering a hospitalized subject with a warrant on file?
When can officers place a hospital guard to watch over a hospitalized subject under misdemeanor arrest?
When can officers place a hospital guard to watch over a hospitalized subject under misdemeanor arrest?
Who approves requests for hospital guards for felony traffic arrests?
Who approves requests for hospital guards for felony traffic arrests?
What is the requirement before officers can request notification of discharge for suspects treated at CHI-affiliated hospitals?
What is the requirement before officers can request notification of discharge for suspects treated at CHI-affiliated hospitals?
When may officers transport persons with minor injuries to a hospital without involving an OFD rescue squad?
When may officers transport persons with minor injuries to a hospital without involving an OFD rescue squad?
What should an officer do prior to issuing citation(s) to a misdemeanor arrestee who requires hospitalization?
What should an officer do prior to issuing citation(s) to a misdemeanor arrestee who requires hospitalization?
Who is responsible for developing and distributing a hospital guard plan once it's approved?
Who is responsible for developing and distributing a hospital guard plan once it's approved?
"What is NOT allowed when handling minor, non-emergency injuries or illnesses by officers who do not require an OFD rescue squad?"
"What is NOT allowed when handling minor, non-emergency injuries or illnesses by officers who do not require an OFD rescue squad?"
"What does NOT happen when an officer comes into contact with a hospitalized subject who has a warrant on file?"
"What does NOT happen when an officer comes into contact with a hospitalized subject who has a warrant on file?"
"Under what circumstances can officers request notification of discharge for suspects at hospitals NOT affiliated with CHI Health?"
"Under what circumstances can officers request notification of discharge for suspects at hospitals NOT affiliated with CHI Health?"
According to the procedures, what is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard regarding visitations to the suspect?
According to the procedures, what is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard regarding visitations to the suspect?
What is the primary role of the officer acting as the hospital guard when it comes to the suspect's ability to make or receive phone calls?
What is the primary role of the officer acting as the hospital guard when it comes to the suspect's ability to make or receive phone calls?
What is the primary responsibility of the officers arriving to replace the hospital guard?
What is the primary responsibility of the officers arriving to replace the hospital guard?
According to the procedures, what is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard regarding restraints used on the suspect?
According to the procedures, what is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard regarding restraints used on the suspect?
What must the hospital guard do if the suspect volunteers information related to the case?
What must the hospital guard do if the suspect volunteers information related to the case?
According to the procedures, what is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard regarding the suspect's confinement to the room?
According to the procedures, what is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard regarding the suspect's confinement to the room?
What is the hospital guard's responsibility regarding items brought to the suspect's room?
What is the hospital guard's responsibility regarding items brought to the suspect's room?
What is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard if they feel a second officer should be present during a visitation?
What is the primary responsibility of the hospital guard if they feel a second officer should be present during a visitation?
What must officers do when booking a suspect into the Department of Corrections?
What must officers do when booking a suspect into the Department of Corrections?
According to the procedures, when can officers place a hospital guard to watch over a hospitalized subject under misdemeanor arrest?
According to the procedures, when can officers place a hospital guard to watch over a hospitalized subject under misdemeanor arrest?
According to the policy, which of the following situations would NOT require an Omaha Fire Department (OFD) rescue squad?
According to the policy, which of the following situations would NOT require an Omaha Fire Department (OFD) rescue squad?
According to the policy, which entity is responsible for determining the appropriate hospital to transport a sick or injured person?
According to the policy, which entity is responsible for determining the appropriate hospital to transport a sick or injured person?
According to the policy, what is the primary responsibility of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in transporting sick or injured persons?
According to the policy, what is the primary responsibility of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in transporting sick or injured persons?
Based on the policy, in which of the following situations would an OFD rescue squad MOST LIKELY be required?
Based on the policy, in which of the following situations would an OFD rescue squad MOST LIKELY be required?
According to the policy, which statement is TRUE regarding the division of Omaha into Emergency Medical Service (EMS) catchment areas?
According to the policy, which statement is TRUE regarding the division of Omaha into Emergency Medical Service (EMS) catchment areas?
Based on the policy, which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the transportation of sick or injured persons to hospitals?
Based on the policy, which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the transportation of sick or injured persons to hospitals?
What is the primary responsibility of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in transporting sick or injured persons?
What is the primary responsibility of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in transporting sick or injured persons?
When may officers transport persons with minor injuries to a hospital without involving an OFD rescue squad?
When may officers transport persons with minor injuries to a hospital without involving an OFD rescue squad?
Who is responsible for developing and distributing a hospital guard plan once it's approved?
Who is responsible for developing and distributing a hospital guard plan once it's approved?
What is the procedure for officers encountering a hospitalized subject with a warrant on file?
What is the procedure for officers encountering a hospitalized subject with a warrant on file?
Who approves requests for hospital guards for felony traffic arrests?
Who approves requests for hospital guards for felony traffic arrests?
What is the requirement before officers can request notification of discharge for suspects treated at CHI-affiliated hospitals?
What is the requirement before officers can request notification of discharge for suspects treated at CHI-affiliated hospitals?
What should an officer do prior to issuing citation(s) to a misdemeanor arrestee who requires hospitalization?
What should an officer do prior to issuing citation(s) to a misdemeanor arrestee who requires hospitalization?
When can officers place a hospital guard to watch over a hospitalized subject under misdemeanor arrest?
When can officers place a hospital guard to watch over a hospitalized subject under misdemeanor arrest?
What is NOT allowed when handling minor, non-emergency injuries or illnesses by officers who do not require an OFD rescue squad?
What is NOT allowed when handling minor, non-emergency injuries or illnesses by officers who do not require an OFD rescue squad?
