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What is the main focus of Trauma Informed Sexual Assault Investigations?
What is the main focus of Trauma Informed Sexual Assault Investigations?
How do trauma-informed investigations impact law enforcement decisions?
How do trauma-informed investigations impact law enforcement decisions?
What changed in the Nebraska Revised Statute (NRS) §28-902 in 2018 regarding sexual assault victims?
What changed in the Nebraska Revised Statute (NRS) §28-902 in 2018 regarding sexual assault victims?
What are health care providers required to report to law enforcement regarding physical injuries from sexual assaults?
What are health care providers required to report to law enforcement regarding physical injuries from sexual assaults?
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Why is anonymous reporting valuable for victims of sexual assault?
Why is anonymous reporting valuable for victims of sexual assault?
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What is the duty of health care providers regarding victims of sexual assault?
What is the duty of health care providers regarding victims of sexual assault?
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What is the primary requirement for medical providers when it comes to releasing the victim's name in cases of sexual assault?
What is the primary requirement for medical providers when it comes to releasing the victim's name in cases of sexual assault?
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What information does a health care provider provide to a victim when collecting a sexual assault kit?
What information does a health care provider provide to a victim when collecting a sexual assault kit?
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In cases of anonymous reporting, who is privy to the anonymity of the victim?
In cases of anonymous reporting, who is privy to the anonymity of the victim?
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When is an officer required to book a sexual assault kit into evidence?
When is an officer required to book a sexual assault kit into evidence?
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What action must victims who previously reported anonymously take to allow for an investigation to be conducted?
What action must victims who previously reported anonymously take to allow for an investigation to be conducted?
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Under what circumstances will Investigator call-outs occur according to the text provided?
Under what circumstances will Investigator call-outs occur according to the text provided?
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What are Field Investigations Detectives tasked with doing concerning initial calls about sexual assaults?
What are Field Investigations Detectives tasked with doing concerning initial calls about sexual assaults?
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What is required for Officer booking of a Sexual Assault Kit into evidence?
What is required for Officer booking of a Sexual Assault Kit into evidence?
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What will be included in the narrative of the report when an officer transports and books a Sexual Assault Kit into evidence?
What will be included in the narrative of the report when an officer transports and books a Sexual Assault Kit into evidence?
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When are victims who reported anonymously asked to provide a copy of their medical records?
When are victims who reported anonymously asked to provide a copy of their medical records?
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What should officers do if consent to enter the crime scene cannot be obtained?
What should officers do if consent to enter the crime scene cannot be obtained?
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How should officers preserve sexual assault evidence like bodily fluids at a crime scene?
How should officers preserve sexual assault evidence like bodily fluids at a crime scene?
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What action should officers take if responding to a felony sexual assault incident?
What action should officers take if responding to a felony sexual assault incident?
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What should officers do if the report is being taken at a different location than the crime scene?
What should officers do if the report is being taken at a different location than the crime scene?
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When should DNA samples be collected in cases of sexual assault?
When should DNA samples be collected in cases of sexual assault?
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What should officers do if a victim consents to a sexual assault kit?
What should officers do if a victim consents to a sexual assault kit?
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How should officers handle non-cooperating victims during investigations?
How should officers handle non-cooperating victims during investigations?
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What type of injuries are health care providers required to report to law enforcement in connection with a sexual assault?
What type of injuries are health care providers required to report to law enforcement in connection with a sexual assault?
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What is the policy of the Omaha Police Department regarding the investigation of sexual assaults?
What is the policy of the Omaha Police Department regarding the investigation of sexual assaults?
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What is an Anonymous Reporting protocol in the context of sexual assaults?
What is an Anonymous Reporting protocol in the context of sexual assaults?
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What is the role of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) in a sexual assault case?
What is the role of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) in a sexual assault case?
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What is Trauma Informed Sexual Assault Investigations focused on?
What is Trauma Informed Sexual Assault Investigations focused on?
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Who conducts the initial response to a sexual assault victim in most cases according to the text?
Who conducts the initial response to a sexual assault victim in most cases according to the text?
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What is one of the main procedures that initial responding officers must adhere to when encountering a sexual assault victim?
What is one of the main procedures that initial responding officers must adhere to when encountering a sexual assault victim?
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When should victims of sexual assault be encouraged to seek a sexual assault kit according to the text?
When should victims of sexual assault be encouraged to seek a sexual assault kit according to the text?
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What is specified regarding asking victims if they want to prosecute the suspect in cases of sexual assault?
What is specified regarding asking victims if they want to prosecute the suspect in cases of sexual assault?
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Who should officers notify once they have determined that a sexual assault has occurred as per the procedure outlined in the text?
Who should officers notify once they have determined that a sexual assault has occurred as per the procedure outlined in the text?
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What was the key change made to Nebraska Revised Statute (NRS) §28-902 in 2018 regarding sexual assault victims?
What was the key change made to Nebraska Revised Statute (NRS) §28-902 in 2018 regarding sexual assault victims?
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How do Trauma Informed Sexual Assault Investigations impact the actions of law enforcement officers?
How do Trauma Informed Sexual Assault Investigations impact the actions of law enforcement officers?
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What is the primary purpose of allowing anonymous reporting for victims of sexual assault?
What is the primary purpose of allowing anonymous reporting for victims of sexual assault?
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What is the obligation of health care providers concerning physical injuries resulting from a sexual assault?
What is the obligation of health care providers concerning physical injuries resulting from a sexual assault?
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How does the ability to anonymously report a sexual assault benefit the victim's access to healthcare?
How does the ability to anonymously report a sexual assault benefit the victim's access to healthcare?
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What is the significance of health care providers being mandatory reporters in cases of sexual assault?
What is the significance of health care providers being mandatory reporters in cases of sexual assault?
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What must be present in order for a person to be eligible for protection under the statute mentioned in the text?
What must be present in order for a person to be eligible for protection under the statute mentioned in the text?
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What is contained in the victim's medical record when they choose anonymous reporting?
What is contained in the victim's medical record when they choose anonymous reporting?
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What action is taken by the officer regarding the Sexual Assault Kit's serial number when booking it into evidence?
What action is taken by the officer regarding the Sexual Assault Kit's serial number when booking it into evidence?
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What must victims who had previously reported anonymously do to allow for an investigation to be conducted?
What must victims who had previously reported anonymously do to allow for an investigation to be conducted?
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Under what circumstances do health care providers contact the Omaha Police Department about an anonymous sexual assault kit?
Under what circumstances do health care providers contact the Omaha Police Department about an anonymous sexual assault kit?
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What is required for officers when responding to felony assaults or homicides concerning initial calls about sexual assaults?
What is required for officers when responding to felony assaults or homicides concerning initial calls about sexual assaults?
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What is the primary focus of Investigator call-outs concerning calls about sexual assaults?
What is the primary focus of Investigator call-outs concerning calls about sexual assaults?
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How does cooperation with law enforcement impact a person's eligibility for protection under the statute mentioned in the text?
How does cooperation with law enforcement impact a person's eligibility for protection under the statute mentioned in the text?
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What is required for an Officer booking of a Sexual Assault Kit into evidence?
What is required for an Officer booking of a Sexual Assault Kit into evidence?
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How is anonymity maintained between victims and law enforcement when anonymous reporting is chosen?
How is anonymity maintained between victims and law enforcement when anonymous reporting is chosen?
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What should officers do if consent to enter the crime scene cannot be obtained?
What should officers do if consent to enter the crime scene cannot be obtained?
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Under what circumstances will Investigator call-outs occur according to the text provided?
Under what circumstances will Investigator call-outs occur according to the text provided?
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What is the primary focus of Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Investigations?
What is the primary focus of Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Investigations?
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What is required for Officer booking of a Sexual Assault Kit into evidence?
What is required for Officer booking of a Sexual Assault Kit into evidence?
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When should DNA samples be collected in cases of sexual assault?
When should DNA samples be collected in cases of sexual assault?
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What is specified regarding asking victims if they want to prosecute the suspect in cases of sexual assault?
What is specified regarding asking victims if they want to prosecute the suspect in cases of sexual assault?
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What action should officers take if responding to a felony sexual assault incident?
What action should officers take if responding to a felony sexual assault incident?
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How should officers preserve sexual assault evidence like bodily fluids at a crime scene?
How should officers preserve sexual assault evidence like bodily fluids at a crime scene?
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What is one of the main procedures that initial responding officers must adhere to when encountering a sexual assault victim?
What is one of the main procedures that initial responding officers must adhere to when encountering a sexual assault victim?
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What is the protocol for officers if the suspect of a sexual assault is a public figure?
What is the protocol for officers if the suspect of a sexual assault is a public figure?
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What immediate action should officers take if a suspect is a public figure and the crime is still in progress?
What immediate action should officers take if a suspect is a public figure and the crime is still in progress?
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Who should officers notify once they have determined a sexual assault has occurred on 'A' Shift?
Who should officers notify once they have determined a sexual assault has occurred on 'A' Shift?
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When are officers forbidden from asking the victim if they want to prosecute the suspect?
When are officers forbidden from asking the victim if they want to prosecute the suspect?
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What should officers do if the sexual assault victim decides not to proceed with legal action?
What should officers do if the sexual assault victim decides not to proceed with legal action?
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Under what circumstances are officers required to book a Sexual Assault Kit into evidence?
Under what circumstances are officers required to book a Sexual Assault Kit into evidence?
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What is the role of Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) officers in responding to sexual assault incidents?
What is the role of Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) officers in responding to sexual assault incidents?
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What action should officers take regarding the safety of the sexual assault victim during the initial response?
What action should officers take regarding the safety of the sexual assault victim during the initial response?
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Why is it important for officers to encourage victims to seek a sexual assault kit as soon as possible?
Why is it important for officers to encourage victims to seek a sexual assault kit as soon as possible?
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In cases where a sexual assault suspect is still present, what is a specific action that officers should not do according to the procedure outlined?
In cases where a sexual assault suspect is still present, what is a specific action that officers should not do according to the procedure outlined?
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