Orders of Protection - KCPD Protocols

Questions and Answers

What is the role of the officer if the victim does not want to seek shelter but wishes to obtain an Ex Parte Order?

Transport the victim to complete paperwork and return them home afterward. (correct)

Advise the victim to leave immediately without assistance.

Dissuade the victim from pursuing the Ex Parte Order.

Contact the desk sergeant without providing further assistance.

What should the officer do if the completion of the paperwork is expected to take an excessive amount of time?

Advise the victim to wait at the shelter indefinitely.

Take the victim back home without any further action.

Start completing the paperwork on behalf of the victim.

Notify the victim to contact the desk sergeant when completed. (correct)

What happens after the desk sergeant is informed of the paperwork completion?

The desk sergeant will arrange for an officer to assist with the paperwork.

The desk sergeant will contact the dispatcher for transportation assistance. (correct)

The desk sergeant will inform the victim to handle their own transport.

The desk sergeant will deny the necessity for further transportation.

Under what condition will the officer transport the victim to the shelter?

If the victim wishes to obtain an Ex Parte Order or seek shelter. Signup and view all the answers

What must be done before the officer transports the victim back home after completing paperwork?

Complete the necessary paperwork at the shelter. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Domestic Violence Section when an officer is at the scene of an incident involving an Order of Protection?

They will be notified of any incident involving an Order of Protection. Signup and view all the answers

Which party receives a copy of the Order of Protection from the issuing court?

The appropriate county law enforcement agency and the petitioner. Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if they determine an Order of Protection has been violated and the suspect is at the scene?

Effect an arrest based on probable cause. Signup and view all the answers

What must an officer verify before serving an Order of Protection to a respondent?

The validity of the Order of Protection. Signup and view all the answers

If an Order of Protection was obtained from Jackson County Circuit Court, which section should the officer contact for verification?

Domestic Violence Section. Signup and view all the answers

What information is included in an Order of Protection issued by the court?

Renewal and expiration dates. Signup and view all the answers

What action should an officer take if an Order of Protection has been served to a respondent?

No further action is necessary unless a violation occurs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of the procedural instruction regarding Orders of Protection?

11-06-2019 Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if they are unable to verify the existence of an Order of Protection but the victim claims one exists?

Complete a report and route it to the Domestic Violence Section for further investigation. Signup and view all the answers

What action is required if probable cause exists to believe that a violation of an Order of Protection has occurred?

Arrest the respondent. Signup and view all the answers

In cases where service of the Order of Protection has been completed, what must the officer do?

Adhere to the orders set forth by the judge in the order. Signup and view all the answers

Why will department members avoid using the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) for verifying service of protection orders?

The information is not entered into the system. Signup and view all the answers

If an officer verifies that service of an Order of Protection has been rendered, what must be included in the report?

The agency and person that verified the order. Signup and view all the answers

What actions must an officer take when serving an Ex-Parte Order of Protection?

Provide the respondent with the order and the petition. Signup and view all the answers

How should an officer respond to an Ex Parte Order request made after regular court hours?

Contact the Domestic Violence Section for assistance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step an officer should take when verifying an Order of Protection violation?

Contact the county law enforcement agency where the petitioner resided. Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if the respondent refuses to accept service of the order?

Read the order to the respondent and place a copy nearby. Signup and view all the answers

What documentation process is required after serving the order?

Fax a copy to the issuing county and document the notification. Signup and view all the answers

When no other offense has occurred, what procedural step should an officer take if a victim claims an Order of Protection exists?

Complete a report and submit it for further investigation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions does NOT relate to handling an Order of Protection?

Notifying the respondent of the ongoing investigation. Signup and view all the answers

What information must the officer include in the 'Return for Service' copy?

A serial number, date, time, and location. Signup and view all the answers

What is a required step regarding communication with the issuing county after serving an order?

Document the notification in an appropriate report. Signup and view all the answers

What should the officer advise the petitioner to do after serving the order?

Submit the 'Return for Service' copy to the issuing county. Signup and view all the answers

Which details must be included in the officer's report regarding the service of the order?

Issuing court’s name and court order number. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Orders of Protection - Kansas City Police Department

Directive established on 11-06-2019 to guide police procedures regarding Orders of Protection.
Provides protocols for serving Orders of Protection and addressing violations.
Includes procedures applicable to domestic violence incidents and child custody matters.

General Information

Issuing court supplies copies of the Order of Protection to law enforcement and the petitioner.
Orders include specific renewal and expiration dates.
Officers are mandated to arrest when probable cause of a violation is present, and the suspect is at the scene.
Notifications to the Domestic Violence Section are required for any incidents involving an Order of Protection.

Service of an Order of Protection

Officers must confirm the validity of Orders of Protection that have not yet been served.
For Jackson County orders, verification is to be obtained from the Domestic Violence Section rather than CJIS.
Service documentation includes endorsing the "Return for Service" copy with necessary details.
Ex-Parte Orders must include the petition, with copies given to the respondent.

Procedure for Refusal of Service

If a respondent refuses service, the officer must read the order and place it near the respondent's location.
A fax of the order is to be sent to the Warrant Desk before shift end, with the original mailed in an Interdepartmental envelope.
Officers should notify the issuing county about the service and document it in reports.

Reporting Requirements

Officers completing a report must include the issuing court's name and order number in the narrative.
Situations without verifiable orders but claimed by victims are documented and routed to the Domestic Violence Section.

Violations of Orders of Protection

Contact the county where the petitioner resided to verify if an Order of Protection was served.
If served, a detailed report of the violation and verification process is required.
Probable cause for a violation leads to the arrest of the respondent.

Child Custody Provisions

Officers must follow the judge's orders related to child custody within the Order of Protection.
Verification of the order’s existence directs officers to contact the Domestic Violence Section for assistance.

Ex Parte Orders After Hours

Officers encountering victims needing Ex Parte Orders after hours should contact the Domestic Violence Section for guidance.
Victims may be transported to shelters for assistance with paperwork if they wish to seek shelter or obtain the Ex Parte Order.
Protocol includes providing transportation back home after paperwork completion, ensuring police support throughout the process.

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This quiz covers the Kansas City Police Department's directive regarding Orders of Protection established on November 6, 2019. It includes police procedures for serving Orders, handling violations, and protocols related to domestic violence and child custody. Test your knowledge on the key points of this important directive.