26 Questions
What is the purpose of a Street Release Report in the Omaha Police Department?
To release juveniles aged 11-17 from custody for non-traffic misdemeanors
When can juveniles aged 15-17 be Street Released to themselves?
When authorized by their parents or guardians
What is the age range for which officers are required to notify the juvenile's parent, guardian, custodian, or relative?
All juveniles taken into custody
What happens when a juvenile is younger than 11 years of age?
The officer follows the 'Juvenile - Ages Ten (10) and Younger' policy
What is verified by officers when turning over juveniles to their parents, guardians, custodians, or relatives?
The identity of the adult taking custody
How are juveniles aged 11-14 typically turned over to?
Their parents or guardians
What is the age limit for juveniles to be Street Released?
Eleven (11) years and younger
What is the procedure for recovering property stolen by a juvenile who is to be 'Street Released'?
The property is maintained by the victim business
Who is responsible for maintaining the proper chain of custody and presentation at Court at the time of trial?
The victim business
What is the purpose of the OPD 'Juvenile - Misdemeanor Offenses (Age 16 and 17)' policy?
To provide details on misdemeanor offenses for juveniles aged 16 and 17
What is the requirement for OPD officers when dealing with juveniles who commit traffic offenses?
To immediately take reasonable measures to notify the juvenile's parent, guardian, custodian, or relative
What is the procedure for an officer who has recovered property that is alleged to have been stolen by a juvenile who is to be 'Street Released'?
The officer will verify the identification of the citizen and document the citizen's information
What is the purpose of the OPD 'Juvenile - Authorization to Detain' policy?
To detail procedures for OPD officers to contact the State Probation Juvenile (Intake) Officer for a detention/placement decision
What is the requirement for reporting when a juvenile is charged for a crime against a 'person' or other entity?
An OPD Incident Report IS REQUIRED in addition to the Street Release Report
What is the age limit for juveniles who will be issued citations for traffic offenses?
Sixteen (16) years and older
What is the purpose of the Street Release Report?
To act as the original report for the incident
What is the primary method of verifying the identity of adults who take custody of juveniles?
Requesting a government-issued identification
What happens if an officer is unable to locate a juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian?
The officer will notify their supervisor and attempt to contact an immediate adult relative
What information must be provided to the parent/guardian upon street release of a juvenile?
The place/location of the incident and the charge(s) for which the juvenile was taken into custody
Who will determine proper placement for a suspected runaway juvenile?
The State Probation Juvenile (Intake) Officer
What happens if a juvenile is taken into custody and detained at the Douglas County Youth Center?
The juvenile's parent/guardian shall be notified and a Parent, Guardian, or Custodian Notification Report shall be completed
What is the primary reason for documenting the method of identification in the Narrative portion of the Incident Report?
To verify the identity of the adult taking custody of the juvenile
What happens if an officer is able to locate a juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian?
The officer will provide the parent/guardian with information regarding the incident
What is the purpose of the Parent, Guardian, or Custodian Notification Report (OPD Form 37)?
To document the notification of the parent/guardian when a juvenile is taken into custody and detained
What is the procedure for juveniles who commit traffic offenses?
They will be issued citations
Who will be contacted if an officer is unable to locate a juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian?
An immediate adult relative
Learn about the Omaha Police Department's policy for releasing juveniles aged 11-17 from custody for non-traffic misdemeanors. Understand the procedures and requirements for generating an electronic Street Release report.
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