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What circumstances may prompt officers from the Omaha Police Department to transport homeless individuals to a shelter?
What circumstances may prompt officers from the Omaha Police Department to transport homeless individuals to a shelter?
Which of the following shelters is available 24/7 and can accommodate both adults and persons under the age of 19?
Which of the following shelters is available 24/7 and can accommodate both adults and persons under the age of 19?
What should officers do before transporting homeless individuals to a shelter?
What should officers do before transporting homeless individuals to a shelter?
What information does the OPD Homeless/Unsheltered Contact Information listing provide?
What information does the OPD Homeless/Unsheltered Contact Information listing provide?
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When may officers call a shelter before transporting a homeless individual?
When may officers call a shelter before transporting a homeless individual?
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What type of restrictions might some shelters have according to the text?
What type of restrictions might some shelters have according to the text?
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According to the policy, what should officers do when encountering individuals who are incapacitated, present a danger to themselves or others, or unable to care for themselves?
According to the policy, what should officers do when encountering individuals who are incapacitated, present a danger to themselves or others, or unable to care for themselves?
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What should officers do if an individual needs urgent medical care?
What should officers do if an individual needs urgent medical care?
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Who are the primary points of contact/communication between the Omaha Police Department and the Mayor's Office Homeless Services personnel regarding homeless encampments?
Who are the primary points of contact/communication between the Omaha Police Department and the Mayor's Office Homeless Services personnel regarding homeless encampments?
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What action should officers take if they encounter a violation of law or private property violation related to a homeless encampment?
What action should officers take if they encounter a violation of law or private property violation related to a homeless encampment?
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If a 'Notice to Vacate' is issued for a homeless encampment, what steps should be followed?
If a 'Notice to Vacate' is issued for a homeless encampment, what steps should be followed?
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In situations involving homeless encampments, who may Precinct Captains and/or supervisors contact for direction and/or assistance?
In situations involving homeless encampments, who may Precinct Captains and/or supervisors contact for direction and/or assistance?
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