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What must an officer include in the probable cause statement after an incarceration approval?
What must an officer include in the probable cause statement after an incarceration approval?
- The location of the arrest
- The reason for arrest
- The name of the officer who made the arrest
- The name of the sergeant or above approving the incarceration (correct)
What document must the investigating officer submit to the NCIC/CCIC operator?
What document must the investigating officer submit to the NCIC/CCIC operator?
- Completed at-large warrant (correct)
- Investigative case file
- District Attorney Form (DA-121)
- Probable cause warrant
When should officers generally opt for an order-in rather than jail for minor misdemeanors?
When should officers generally opt for an order-in rather than jail for minor misdemeanors?
- When the officer feels it is necessary to jail the subject
- When they have evidence of a crime committed
- When the crime is classified as a felony
- When there is no resistance or interference from the subject (correct)
If the district attorney refuses to file charges, what must the investigating officer obtain?
If the district attorney refuses to file charges, what must the investigating officer obtain?
What aspect must be present for actions to be classified as Interference with Police Authority?
What aspect must be present for actions to be classified as Interference with Police Authority?
Which form is included with the investigative case file when obtaining a probable cause warrant?
Which form is included with the investigative case file when obtaining a probable cause warrant?
Which of these behaviors alone does NOT constitute interference with police authority?
Which of these behaviors alone does NOT constitute interference with police authority?
What is a critical condition for an action to be considered interference with an officer's duties?
What is a critical condition for an action to be considered interference with an officer's duties?
What is the status of the District Attorney Form (DA-122) in terms of discovery?
What is the status of the District Attorney Form (DA-122) in terms of discovery?
What type of speech alone is unlikely to result in a successful prosecution for interference?
What type of speech alone is unlikely to result in a successful prosecution for interference?
What action should the NCIC/CCIC operator take upon an arrest outside Colorado?
What action should the NCIC/CCIC operator take upon an arrest outside Colorado?
Who will be notified to begin the extradition process for at-large warrants?
Who will be notified to begin the extradition process for at-large warrants?
What should officers do when practical and safe if they observe someone interfering with their duties?
What should officers do when practical and safe if they observe someone interfering with their duties?
What must officers provide in their probable cause statements or notes regarding interference?
What must officers provide in their probable cause statements or notes regarding interference?
What must the investigating officer do before traveling to interview an arrested suspect?
What must the investigating officer do before traveling to interview an arrested suspect?
For which of the following circumstances should officers contact their sergeant?
For which of the following circumstances should officers contact their sergeant?
What happens if a suspect is arrested on an at-large warrant?
What happens if a suspect is arrested on an at-large warrant?
What is not allowed regarding the District Attorney Form (DA-122)?
What is not allowed regarding the District Attorney Form (DA-122)?
What should not be disclosed to the public as per the guidelines?
What should not be disclosed to the public as per the guidelines?
What does a detainer request involve?
What does a detainer request involve?
How does the Denver Police Department handle ICE warrants?
How does the Denver Police Department handle ICE warrants?
What must officers do to verify NCIC information entered by ICE?
What must officers do to verify NCIC information entered by ICE?
What is the authority of a person commanded to assist a peace officer during an arrest?
What is the authority of a person commanded to assist a peace officer during an arrest?
What appears in the NCIC response if no actual warrant has been issued by ICE?
What appears in the NCIC response if no actual warrant has been issued by ICE?
What is the main communication responsibility of the Denver Sheriff Department regarding ICE detainers?
What is the main communication responsibility of the Denver Sheriff Department regarding ICE detainers?
What should be done with all paperwork related to an arrest?
What should be done with all paperwork related to an arrest?
What type of warrants are included as Denver County Court warrants?
What type of warrants are included as Denver County Court warrants?
Who needs to be notified if an officer learns that a subject with a warrant was arrested by another jurisdiction?
Who needs to be notified if an officer learns that a subject with a warrant was arrested by another jurisdiction?
What is required to obtain an at large arrest warrant?
What is required to obtain an at large arrest warrant?
Who performs the signing of the affidavit for at large arrest warrants?
Who performs the signing of the affidavit for at large arrest warrants?
What happens to the originals of the arrest-related paperwork?
What happens to the originals of the arrest-related paperwork?
What action is taken when a subject wanted on a Denver County Court warrant is found?
What action is taken when a subject wanted on a Denver County Court warrant is found?
What does the Fugitive Unit do when notified about an arrested subject?
What does the Fugitive Unit do when notified about an arrested subject?
What kind of bond information is typically associated with Denver County Court warrants?
What kind of bond information is typically associated with Denver County Court warrants?
Which authority must approve the extradition of a suspect in relation to at large warrants?
Which authority must approve the extradition of a suspect in relation to at large warrants?
What must the investigating officer do before sending the Wanted/Missing Person form to the Identification Section?
What must the investigating officer do before sending the Wanted/Missing Person form to the Identification Section?
Which document is included in the paperwork forwarded to the Identification Section after obtaining a warrant?
Which document is included in the paperwork forwarded to the Identification Section after obtaining a warrant?
What additional information should be included in the miscellaneous field for a felony probable cause warrant?
What additional information should be included in the miscellaneous field for a felony probable cause warrant?
What is the purpose of placing the Denver Police Department GO report number on warrant application documents?
What is the purpose of placing the Denver Police Department GO report number on warrant application documents?
What must an officer do if the GO number does not have a location on the warrant application document?
What must an officer do if the GO number does not have a location on the warrant application document?
What is an 'at large' warrant typically used for?
What is an 'at large' warrant typically used for?
Who does the investigating officer discuss the necessary evidence or information with to obtain a warrant?
Who does the investigating officer discuss the necessary evidence or information with to obtain a warrant?
Which type of warrant involves a court application and associated documents?
Which type of warrant involves a court application and associated documents?
In the process described, what does the investigating officer need to remember to include when completing the warrant documents?
In the process described, what does the investigating officer need to remember to include when completing the warrant documents?
When must officers contact the on-call supervisor via Denver 911?
When must officers contact the on-call supervisor via Denver 911?
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Study Notes
Officer's Probable Cause Statement
- Must include the name of a sergeant or higher approving the incarceration.
- For minor misdemeanors, officers should generally order-in instead of jailing unless there's resistance.
Interference with Police Authority
- It is unlawful to interfere or hinder police officers during their duties (DRMC 38-31).
- Actions must demonstrably affect an officer's duties for prosecution; mere insults or running from police generally do not suffice.
- Subjects must knowingly interfere; officers may safely advise them of this.
Arrest Paperwork Protocol
- All paperwork related to arrests, including statements and probable cause statements, must be promptly forwarded to the investigative section/unit.
- Original documents should be sent to the Records Unit for scanning.
Denver County Court Warrants
- Include failure to appear, failure to comply, or contempt of court warrants, with bond amounts or jail term details.
- Officers must follow outlined protocols upon receiving notification of warrants.
Fugitive Unit Notification
- Officers must notify the Fugitive Unit if a subject of their warrant is arrested by another jurisdiction.
- The Fugitive Unit handles holds and arrangements for returning the individual to Denver.
At Large and Probable Cause Arrest Warrants
- At large warrants are issued when the suspect has fled Colorado.
- The Denver District Attorney's Office must approve the warrant; if declined, officers may pursue a probable cause warrant.
- Information regarding the case must accompany the warrant request.
Post-Warrant Procedures
- Investigating officers must submit completed documents to the Identification Section.
- Necessary paperwork includes a Wanted/Missing Person form and copy of the warrant.
- Officers applying for related court documents must include the Denver Police Department GO report number.
ICE Detainer Requests and Warrants
- ICE can place detainer requests into the NCIC system; Denver Police won't hold subjects for detainers, but the Sheriff’s Department will inform ICE.
- ICE warrants are treated like any other criminal warrants.
- Officers should verify with the Denver 911 NCIC Division to clarify detainers versus actual warrants.
Assisting Police Officer
- According to CRS §16-3-202, any person nearby can be commanded to assist in an arrest.
- Those assisting a peace officer have the same arrest authority as the commanding officer.
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