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What must be completed whenever a probationer or parolee is checked in NCIC or NCIS?
What must be completed whenever a probationer or parolee is checked in NCIC or NCIS?
What should officers do if they locate a probationer with a warrant for revocation but they are not citing for other offenses?
What should officers do if they locate a probationer with a warrant for revocation but they are not citing for other offenses?
Where can officers find the contact information for a probation officer?
Where can officers find the contact information for a probation officer?
In the event of an arrest on a warrant, what is the last step officers must take concerning the probation officer?
In the event of an arrest on a warrant, what is the last step officers must take concerning the probation officer?
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What document should officers refer to for procedures concerning juvenile probationers?
What document should officers refer to for procedures concerning juvenile probationers?
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What authority do Nebraska State probation officers have regarding probation violations?
What authority do Nebraska State probation officers have regarding probation violations?
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Under Nebraska state law, how are probation violations categorized?
Under Nebraska state law, how are probation violations categorized?
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What is the primary role of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in relation to state probation officers?
What is the primary role of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) in relation to state probation officers?
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What should OPD officers do if they arrive at a residence and find no response from the probationer?
What should OPD officers do if they arrive at a residence and find no response from the probationer?
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When can state probation officers request OPD officers to transport a probationer to DCDC?
When can state probation officers request OPD officers to transport a probationer to DCDC?
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What category of calls does the 911 Communications Center prioritize for checking on probationers?
What category of calls does the 911 Communications Center prioritize for checking on probationers?
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What must OPD officers do after verifying the presence of a probationer?
What must OPD officers do after verifying the presence of a probationer?
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What type of assistance can OPD officers provide to state probation officers?
What type of assistance can OPD officers provide to state probation officers?
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What must OPD officers do after coming into contact with individuals on probation?
What must OPD officers do after coming into contact with individuals on probation?
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What is mandatory every time a probationer or parolee is checked through NCIC or NCIS?
What is mandatory every time a probationer or parolee is checked through NCIC or NCIS?
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What must OPD officers verify before arresting a felony probationer?
What must OPD officers verify before arresting a felony probationer?
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What happens if a probation officer informs OPD officers they will not meet to arrest a probationer for violation of probation?
What happens if a probation officer informs OPD officers they will not meet to arrest a probationer for violation of probation?
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What action must an OPD officer take when contacting a probation officer about a new offense?
What action must an OPD officer take when contacting a probation officer about a new offense?
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When a misdemeanor offense occurs, what is the first action an OPD officer should take?
When a misdemeanor offense occurs, what is the first action an OPD officer should take?
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What is required from both the probation officer and the OPD officer when a probationer is booked?
What is required from both the probation officer and the OPD officer when a probationer is booked?
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What document must OPD officers complete after the arrest of a probationer for felony offenses?
What document must OPD officers complete after the arrest of a probationer for felony offenses?
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Study Notes
Probation Violations
- Nebraska Revised Statutes (NRS) §29-2266.01 and §29-2266.02 grant authority to arrest probationers for violating probation conditions, or if there is reasonable cause to believe they will violate a condition, attempt to leave the jurisdiction, or endanger lives/property.
- Probation violations are not criminal offenses under Nebraska law.
- Omaha Police Department (OPD) policy is to assist Nebraska state probation officers with probationer monitoring.
- Procedures are established for handling probation violations, cooperating with probation officers.
Procedure for Assisting State Probation Officers
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OPD assists in locating electronically monitored probationers, often with a probation officer present.
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OPD may be asked to check a probationer's presence if a probation officer is not present
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State probation officers, absent from the scene, contact 911 to request OPD verification of probationer's presence.
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Priority 2 calls should be used for these requests
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911 dispatchers should be informed whether the probationer is present and if the phone is operable.
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If the probationer is not present, OPD advises 911 of relevant information to assist probation officer.
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OPD officers can transport probationers to designated facilities, rather than taking the probation officer to the location
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OPD officers comply with requests to collect evidence for probation violations, per OPD procedures.
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OPD officers complete a Field Contact/Observation Card (FO Card) whenever interacting with a probationer or parolee.
Adult Probationer Arrest and Citation Procedures
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If a felony probationer is arrested by OPD, officers should verify the probationers record through NCIC, NCIS, or NCJIS.
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Contact the probation officer to notify them of the offense, and if they'll meet at DCDC for arrest.
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If officer and OPD will be meeting at DCDC, both sign arrest reports on probationer's booking document.
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If officer and OPD will not be meeting at DCDC, OPD proceeds with arrest as normal procedures
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OPD Officers verify records for misdemeanor offenses through NCIC, NCIS, or NCJIS
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Attempt to contact probation officer and advise of the new offense, if contact is possible
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Officers verify warrants through NCIC, NCIS, or NCJIS if probationer is wanted for probation violation (warrant)
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If warrant is verified, OPD Officers transport probationer to DCDC
Juvenile Probationers
- OPD Officers should refer to the OPD "Juvenile - Authorization to Detain" policy if dealing with juvenile probationers.
References
- Relevant Nebraska Revised Statutes (NRS): §29-2266, §29-2266.01, and §29-2266.02.
- Previous OPD General Orders: #122-74, 50-94, 39-95, 19-15, 85-16, 114-17, 56-20, and 3-24.
- PPM Monthly Updates: #11-2017 and 4-2023.
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