22 Questions
What is one of the factors that officers should consider when interrogating a juvenile?
The juvenile's familiarity with the language used in the interrogation
What should officers do if a juvenile cannot write their own statement?
Call a supervisor for guidance
Why should officers allow juveniles to attempt to write their own statement?
To assess the juvenile's ability to read and/or write
What is one of the indicators of a juvenile's capacity to make a statement that officers should include in the Supplementary Report?
The juvenile's age
What is one of the considerations that officers should take into account when interrogating a juvenile?
Whether the juvenile was advised of their Miranda Rights
Who can write a statement for a juvenile if they are unable to do so themselves?
An officer with approval from a supervisor
What is the primary purpose of the Miranda Warnings?
To inform the juvenile of their rights prior to questioning
When must officers complete the OPD Form 17A (Juvenile Rights Advisory)?
When advising juveniles of their Miranda Rights regardless of the location
How must the juvenile articulate their desire to invoke their right to remain silent?
With sufficient clarity, such that a reasonable police officer would understand
What is the purpose of the second advisory in situations where the juvenile initially refuses to talk?
To ensure the juvenile understands their rights before waiving them
What factors contribute to the admissibility of a juvenile's statement?
A combination of the juvenile's age, intelligence, and experience
What is the primary consideration for officers when determining whether to allow a parent, guardian, or custodian to be present during the interrogation?
The officer's discretion
What is the purpose of explaining the OPD's procedures to the juvenile and their parent, guardian, or custodian?
To ensure the juvenile and their parent, guardian, or custodian understand the procedures
What is the officer's responsibility regarding the juvenile's personal needs during the interrogation?
To ensure the juvenile's personal needs are met
What is the consequence of not meeting the requirements for questioning a suspect after they have invoked their Miranda Rights?
The statement will be inadmissible
What is the purpose of limiting the length of the interrogation and the number of officers participating?
To ensure the juvenile's rights are respected
What is the primary consideration of the Omaha Police Department when conducting eyewitness identifications and interrogations with juveniles?
To protect the best interests of the juvenile law violators
At what age can officers conduct eyewitness identifications and interrogations with juveniles?
Eleven years old
What type of lineup is permitted to identify a juvenile suspect?
Photo lineup
What is the purpose of OPD Form 17A (Juvenile Rights Advisory)?
To advise juveniles of their Miranda Rights
What is the exception to the policy of not conducting eyewitness identifications or interrogations with juveniles younger than eleven (11)?
If the juvenile is being asked questions about a crime being investigated
What policy does the OPD follow when conducting eyewitness identifications with juveniles?
The OPD 'Eyewitness Identification' policy
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