Resisting Arrest and Assaulting an Officer Policy PDF
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This document outlines the Omaha Police Department's (OPD) policy regarding resisting arrest and assaulting an officer. It details the elements of the offenses, classification, and reporting procedures. The document references relevant Nebraska Revised Statutes and previous OPD orders.
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RESISTING ARREST - Assaulting An Officer **POLICY:** It is the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) that any person who intentionally physically prevents or attempts to prevent a police officer acting under color of their official authority, from affecting the arrest of a suspect, will be c...
RESISTING ARREST - Assaulting An Officer **POLICY:** It is the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) that any person who intentionally physically prevents or attempts to prevent a police officer acting under color of their official authority, from affecting the arrest of a suspect, will be charged with Resisting Arrest. In addition, if a person intentionally or knowingly causes serious bodily injury to a police officer, they will be charged with \"Assault On An Officer.\" **PROCEDURE:** **I. Elements of Resisting Arrest (Nebraska Revised Statute (NRS) [§28-904](https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-904)).** **II. Classification of Resisting Arrest** **III. Elements of Assault on an Officer** **IV. Reporting Procedures** **REFERENCES:** **I. Laws** **II. Previous OPD Orders**
