Police Procedure Quiz

Questions and Answers

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?

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 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?

Probable cause warrant Signup and view all the answers

What aspect must be present for actions to be classified as Interference with Police Authority?

The subject's actions must actually hinder an officer's duties Signup and view all the answers

Which form is included with the investigative case file when obtaining a probable cause warrant?

DA Case Filing Form indicating 'obtain PC warrant' Signup and view all the answers

Which of these behaviors alone does NOT constitute interference with police authority?

Running from the police Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical condition for an action to be considered interference with an officer's duties?

The subject must knowingly interfere with the officer's duties Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the District Attorney Form (DA-122) in terms of discovery?

It is work product and not discoverable. Signup and view all the answers

What type of speech alone is unlikely to result in a successful prosecution for interference?

Insults and profanity Signup and view all the answers

What action should the NCIC/CCIC operator take upon an arrest outside Colorado?

Immediately inform a supervisor assigned to the unit Signup and view all the answers

Who will be notified to begin the extradition process for at-large warrants?

The Fugitive Unit Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do when practical and safe if they observe someone interfering with their duties?

Advise the subject that their actions are interfering Signup and view all the answers

What must officers provide in their probable cause statements or notes regarding interference?

How the subject's actions hindered their duties Signup and view all the answers

What must the investigating officer do before traveling to interview an arrested suspect?

Make written notification through the chain-of-command Signup and view all the answers

For which of the following circumstances should officers contact their sergeant?

When unsure on what action to take Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a suspect is arrested on an at-large warrant?

An immediate extradition is initiated Signup and view all the answers

What is not allowed regarding the District Attorney Form (DA-122)?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should not be disclosed to the public as per the guidelines?

District Attorney Form (DA-122) Signup and view all the answers

What does a detainer request involve?

A request for law enforcement agencies to hold subjects for immigration violations. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Denver Police Department handle ICE warrants?

They process ICE warrants like any other criminal warrant. Signup and view all the answers

What must officers do to verify NCIC information entered by ICE?

Contact the Denver 911 NCIC Division. Signup and view all the answers

What is the authority of a person commanded to assist a peace officer during an arrest?

They have the same authority to arrest as the officer. Signup and view all the answers

What appears in the NCIC response if no actual warrant has been issued by ICE?

The word 'warrant' or 'administrative warrant'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main communication responsibility of the Denver Sheriff Department regarding ICE detainers?

To inform ICE when a subject with detainer information is in custody. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with all paperwork related to an arrest?

Forward it to the assigned investigative section/unit. Signup and view all the answers

What type of warrants are included as Denver County Court warrants?

Failure to appear bench warrants. Signup and view all the answers

Who needs to be notified if an officer learns that a subject with a warrant was arrested by another jurisdiction?

The Fugitive Unit. Signup and view all the answers

What is required to obtain an at large arrest warrant?

A showing that the suspect has fled the State of Colorado. Signup and view all the answers

Who performs the signing of the affidavit for at large arrest warrants?

The investigating officer at the District Attorney’s Office. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the originals of the arrest-related paperwork?

They are sent to Records Unit for scanning. Signup and view all the answers

What action is taken when a subject wanted on a Denver County Court warrant is found?

The officer follows the outlined process in OMS 104.07(3). Signup and view all the answers

What does the Fugitive Unit do when notified about an arrested subject?

They place holds and arrange for the individual’s return. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of bond information is typically associated with Denver County Court warrants?

A bond amount or the number of days to be served in jail. Signup and view all the answers

Which authority must approve the extradition of a suspect in relation to at large warrants?

The Denver District Attorney’s Office. Signup and view all the answers

What must the investigating officer do before sending the Wanted/Missing Person form to the Identification Section?

Run a computer check on the named subject Signup and view all the answers

Which document is included in the paperwork forwarded to the Identification Section after obtaining a warrant?

Wanted/Missing Person (DPD 252/110) Signup and view all the answers

What additional information should be included in the miscellaneous field for a felony probable cause warrant?

Notification for possible extradition if out of state Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing the Denver Police Department GO report number on warrant application documents?

To connect the documents to the ongoing investigation Signup and view all the answers

What must an officer do if the GO number does not have a location on the warrant application document?

Handwrite or type 'Denver Police Department GO#' and note the GO number Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'at large' warrant typically used for?

To capture a suspect who is avoiding law enforcement Signup and view all the answers

Who does the investigating officer discuss the necessary evidence or information with to obtain a warrant?

The deputy district attorney Signup and view all the answers

Which type of warrant involves a court application and associated documents?

Probable cause arrest warrant Signup and view all the answers

In the process described, what does the investigating officer need to remember to include when completing the warrant documents?

The Denver Police Department GO report number Signup and view all the answers

When must officers contact the on-call supervisor via Denver 911?

If the suspect is located out of state Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge on police procedure regarding probable cause statements and handling minor misdemeanors. This quiz covers essential aspects of interference and disobedience arrests, as well as the role of sergeants in the decision-making process. Perfect for law enforcement training.