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What type of situations will the Omaha Police Department provide assistance in?
What type of situations will the Omaha Police Department provide assistance in?
How will a requesting agency initiate a call for emergency assistance?
How will a requesting agency initiate a call for emergency assistance?
Who is responsible for assessing when the incident is 'safe'?
Who is responsible for assessing when the incident is 'safe'?
What documentation must the field supervisor complete after responding to an emergency assistance call?
What documentation must the field supervisor complete after responding to an emergency assistance call?
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Which jurisdictions are eligible to receive emergency assistance from the OPD?
Which jurisdictions are eligible to receive emergency assistance from the OPD?
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Study Notes
Omaha Police Department (OPD) Emergency Assistance Policy
- OPD assists Nebraska law enforcement agencies in emergencies involving clear and present danger of bodily injury or death.
- Requests for assistance are made to 911 Communications.
- Radio dispatch immediately sends a "help an officer" mutual aid alert to the scene.
- At least two OPD Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) officers and the closest supervisor respond.
- The field supervisor notifies dispatch when the situation is no longer urgent.
- The supervisor completes a Chief's Report (OPD Form 214) detailing the incident, responding officers, and actions taken.
- Assistance is limited to nearby Nebraska agencies where practical.
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Explore the procedures and protocols of the Omaha Police Department's emergency assistance policy. This quiz covers how OPD coordinates with other Nebraska law enforcement during critical incidents, including the response process and documentation requirements. Test your knowledge on the emergency response mechanisms in place to ensure safety and efficiency.