North Las Vegas Police Department Police Procedure Manual PDF

All patrol cars will carry the following emergency equipment: One blanket · Fire extinguisher Flares (minimum of one box) Reflective vest Shotgun Care Bear / Care Blanket First Aid Kit / Trauma Pack Emergency Response Guide 2008 All police motorcycles and grave shift patrol supervisor(s) car will carry the following accident investigation equipment: · Roll-a-tape · Clipboard and accident report forms · Brazos device and printer · Camera · Reflective vest · DUI paperwork · Witness statement form Individual traffic officers will be responsible for transferring accident investigation equipment from their motorcycles to a patrol car if circumstances require the officer to work out of a car. Each officer will be responsible for maintaining the required equipment in the required amounts and appropriate condition through resupply and periodic maintenance. Shotguns (revised 11/18) Each patrol officer is assigned a specific Department shotgun which is stored in the shotgun rack of the vehicle. At the beginning of their shift, officers will check out the shotgun from the armory and check to ensure it is unloaded. Any shotgun found loaded will be reported to the officer\'s immediate supervisor. Officers will check the shotgun for conditions which make it dangerous or unserviceable. Should the shotgun need repair, it will be written up using a weapon repair form and returned to a supervisor who will issue a replacement. The replacement will also be checked prior to use and will be returned to a supervisor at the end of the shift, unloaded. Ammunition may be carried in the \"Speed-Feed\" stock or other carrier. Chapter 6.01 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 2 of 6 (revised 9/18) PS/PR 6.01 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: UNIT ID, VEHICLE EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES When ready for use, the slide will be closed on an empty chamber. The magazine tube will be loaded with Department issued ammunition. Additional issued ammunition may be carried in the \"Speed-Feed\" stock or other carrier. The shotgun will be carried in the vehicle's shotgun rack. Keys to the gun lock will not be left in the lock or in other visible locations. This prevents unauthorized persons from easily removing the weapon. At the end of each shift, officers will remove the shotgun from the rack. The shotgun will be unloaded and signed back into the armory. Deviation from this procedure must be approved by a supervisor. Note: Those officers carrying a shotgun, a less lethal shotgun, and an AR-15 may leave the shotgun in the trunk provided the less lethal shotgun and the AR-15 are loaded and placed in the rack up front. 6.01.10 -- SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES (revised 6/19) An armored rescue vehicle is assigned to the Investigative Command primarily for use by SWAT for officer/citizen rescues, deploying crowd control ordinances and other situations requiring a vehicle with high resistance to projectile penetration. The vehicle is equipped with emergency lights, sirens, and police markings. Operators must possess a valid Class C Nevada driver\'s license. Routine maintenance and inspection are the responsibility of a team member assigned by the SWAT Commander or his designee. All SWAT personnel will receive instruction in the operation of the vehicle and its capabilities from the SWAT Commander or designee. There is one surveillance van assigned to the Investigative Command primarily for use by the Narcotics Bureau during covert operations. This van is equipped with a variety of surveillance related equipment (i.e., video cameras, recorders, etc.). Other uses of the vehicles may be approved by the Narcotics Bureau supervisor or command-level staff. Two raid vans are assigned to the Investigative Command, specifically Special Operations and Narcotics. Chapter 6.01 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 3 of 6 PS/PR 6.01 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: UNIT ID, VEHICLE EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES The vans may be operated by personnel who possess a valid Nevada Class C driver\'s license. Routine maintenance and inspection of the vans are the responsibility of a Narcotics Bureau/Special Operations member assigned by the bureau supervisor. All Narcotics Bureau personnel will receive instruction in operating the surveillance equipment from a bureau member or the bureau supervisor. Officers assigned to the Traffic Bureau will be assigned a police motorcycle. Assigned officers must possess a valid Nevada motorcycle operator\'s license and must complete a basic certification course approved by the Department. The vehicle's primary use is for traffic enforcement based on its ability to maneuver in closely mixed traffic. The motorcycle is equipped with emergency lights and siren and a police radio. Personnel operating a motorcycle are not to be routinely dispatched to high threat calls or operate the motorcycle during adverse weather conditions. Cleaning and maintaining a professional appearance as well as routine maintenance of the motorcycle is the responsibility of the assigned officer. Officers assigned to the Problem Solving Unit (PSU) who utilize the Enduro Motorcycles must possess a valid Nevada motorcycle operator's license and must complete a basic certification course approved by the Department. Officers operating Enduro Motorcycles will wear a helmet, eye protection and gloves at all times. Officers will not operate Enduro Motorcycles during adverse weather conditions. Police Bicycles are assigned to the Operations Command for use by officers selected for uniformed bicycle patrol. The bicycles are primarily used for low profile patrol in areas where patrol vehicles may not be able to maneuver and to participate in specialized community policing programs. Officers assigned to bicycle patrol must complete 40 hours of bicycle training as designated by the Department prior to riding a bicycle on patrol. Minor maintenance, such as lubricating the chain and changing flats, is performed by the assigned officer. Major maintenance, such as truing the wheels and adjusting the gears, is performed by a contracted bicycle mechanic. Chapter 6.01 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 4 of 6 PS/PR 6.01 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: UNIT ID, VEHICLE EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES The bicycles are equipped with dual headlights, rear bicycle rack, bicycle bag, and rear battery-operated flasher/reflector. The bicycles will not be operated during adverse weather conditions. The patrol prisoner transport van will be used to provide an efficient means of collecting, transporting, booking one or more prisoners, backing up officers, and answering calls for service not requiring involved investigations, such as petit larceny suspects in custody. It may also be used for directed patrols, business district watches, self-initiated activity, and other activities as permitted by the on-duty supervisor. Use of the van is optional and consideration will be given to personnel availability. Generally, the van is staffed by two police officers, one from each of the two area commands. On-duty supervisors may choose to use two officers from a single command if sufficient staffing is available. Use of the van may be suspended at any time during a shift and its staff returned to regular duty at the discretion of the supervisors. The supervisor of the Area Command where a report is taken is responsible for the approval of all reports and associated paperwork. Complaints and use of force events are handled in the same manner, including investigation and entry into the EIS/IAPro. Reporting may be reassigned by agreement of the on-duty supervisors or by the Watch Commander. The van will be stored at the NWAC. Officers will report to the NWAC and obtain the keys from a supervisor. The officers' supervisors will provide instructions concerning the assignment for the day. The van is then checked out in the same manner as other Department vehicles. When placing the van in service, officers will used the call sign of "Tom 1\" for Transport. At the end of the shift, the van is to return to the NWAC and the keys are to be given to a supervisor. The van must be refueled and checked in the same manner as other Department vehicles. Citations, reports, and associated paperwork generated during the shift are to be submitted at the Area Command where the incident occurred. Chapter 6.01 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 5 of 6 PS/PR 6.01 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: UNIT ID, VEHICLE EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES Overtime is not authorized. Any special assignment which requires the utilization of the prisoner transport van on an overtime basis must be approved in advance by a supervisor. 6.03.01 -- RIDE ALONG PROGRAM (revised 6/16) This procedure is designed to guide Police Operations personnel through the automated inquiry process for the retrieval of criminal history records from NCIC and NCJIS for the Ride Along Program. Operations personnel will issue the Background Check/Release of All Claims Form (NLVPD form 22.10) to the applicant and process the request. They will attach a copy of the applicant's driver's license to the completed form and perform a criminal history check. Note: A state issued Driver Authorization Card does not qualify as a valid form of identification. Records Check Procedure (revised 2/19) Sign on into JLCLIENT. · DSPT (Dispatch Screen) button Input the applicant's name, sex, race, and at least one numeric identifier (e.g., social security number or date of birth), and enter. Want information from NCIC and NCJIS will be displayed as well as DMV information. This query will also check to see if the applicant has any "hot file" information in the NCIC/NCJIS database (e.g., State Sex Offender file, State CCW file, Missing Person file, etc.) · SCOPE-B (Clark County local system) button Query by name and other identifiers Query by CS\# (listed as ID\#) Query by Social Security Number · QH (Query History) button · Input the name, sex, race, dob, and/or social security number, and the correct purpose code. Enter the requestor's name, P\#, and the reason for the request on the attention line. Chapter 6.03 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 1 of 3 PS/PR 6.03 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: RIDE ALONG PROGRAM · It is imperative that the correct purpose code be used. The Privacy Act of 1974 required the FBI to maintain an audit trail for the purpose of each disclosure of a criminal history record and the recipient of that record. Therefore, inquiries and record requests transmitted to Triple I must include the purpose for which the information is to be used. Purpose Code C - Used for official duties in connection with the administration of criminal justice. APPLICANT PURPOSE CODE Ride Alongs C ATTENTION LINE requestor of the Triple I, P\# Ride-A-Longs Chk · If you get a SID \# (State ID number) and/or an FBI \# from the QH response, continue with QR. · QR (Query Rap Sheet) button Input either the SID\# or the FBI\# in the appropriate field. A purpose code is required along with the name of requestor and the reason for the Triple I in the attention field (see above purpose codes). If a record of any kind is found during the preliminary criminal history check, send a copy of the query and application to the TAC office and the area command captain to determine if the applicant can participate in the Ride Along Program. If any of the following conditions are met, the ride along request will be declined: · The individual has a felony or gross misdemeanor conviction. · The individual has a felony or gross misdemeanor arrest within the last 10 years, regardless of case disposition. · The individual has an arrest in which a crime was against an officer, regardless of case disposition or degree. · The individual has a misdemeanor arrest for theft related offenses within the last 5 years regardless of the disposition. · The individual has any concerning or questionable information found during the background check. Chapter 6.03 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 2 of 3 PS/PR 6.03 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: RIDE ALONG PROGRAM Depending on which ride along program is requested (Patrol or Animal Control), the Patrol Sergeant or Animal Control Manager will contact the applicant and advise him/her of the denial and return the form to Operations. If no criminal record is found during the preliminary criminal history check, send a copy of the query and application to the area command captain. Depending on which ride along program is requested (Patrol or Animal Control), the approved form will be returned to the Patrol Sergeant or Animal Control Manager, who will advise the applicant. Depending on which ride along program is requested (Patrol or Animal Control), the Patrol Sergeant or Animal Control Manager will contact the participant advising them of the date, time, proper clothing/attire, and any other pertinent information relating to their ride along. The participant will also be notified that they will be required to wear a soft body armor vest (provided by the Department) for the duration of the ride along. Upon completion of the ride along, the Patrol Sergeant or Animal Control Manager will fill in the name of the officer assigned to the ride along and return the signed form to Operations. Operations will maintain the collected information and store it on the network drive assigned to the NLVPD. 6.05.01 -- CALLS FOR SERVICE (revised 10/05) Primary Officer -- the first officer identified in any dispatch to a call for service; the first officer to arrive on scene of a self-initiated call for service or in response to a citizen's flag for service while in the field. Back-up Officers -- any additional officers dispatched to a call for service. Watch Commander / Patrol Supervisor (revised 08/23) Will be advised of any officer responding without backup to in-progress calls or a call where a potential for violence exists. May increase or decrease the number of officers responding to any call for service. May need to respond to the scene to assume the authority to deal with the call for service. Examples of the types of calls for service are: · Unknown trouble (other than 911 disconnects) · Robbery alarms (banks in particular) · Attempt suicides · Person armed with firearms · Narcotics sales in progress · Grand larcenies in progress · Officer needs help · Dead bodies · Bomb threats · Burglaries in progress · Sexual assaults in progress · Robberies in progress Situations that will require a mandatory response are: · Homicides / Murders · Officer-involved shooting · Kidnaping or missing children · Officers injured · Dead bodies where suspicious circumstances exist · Hostage situations/barricaded subjects · Officer-involved traffic accidents · Bomb threats or suspicious packages which require a response from ARMOR · Fatal or serious injury traffic accidents Chapter 6.05 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 1 of 5 PS/PR 6.05 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: CALLS FOR SERVICE · Any situation which would require calling in a specialized unit or additional resources The Watch Commander will respond to all of the above listed scenes. Once on scene, the Watch Commander will notify any additional resources they may need to assist with the investigation and ensure a command page is sent.. In the event there is no Lieutenant on duty, the Sergeant of the area command where the incident occurred would assume the responsibility of the Watch Commander. Command Page Language (revised 08/23) The purpose of this directive is to clarify the Command Page process. The goal is to provide a guideline to follow that define the circumstances in which a Command Page should be sent and what specific information should be included within the Command Page. Not all recipients of Command Pages are Law Enforcement. This should be considered prior to sending sensitive information. The Watch Commander or any other supervisor as designated by the Watch Commander shall send command Pages. Situations that will require a Command Page: Items requiring a Command Page that should be sent when appropriate: Officer involved in a traffic collision with minor damage and no injuries. Burglary where numerous guns were stolen Silver Alert Media attention (if only a small presence, make contact with the PIO only for notification. If presence is large enough to require a media staging area and PIO brief, a Command Page should be sent.) If the incident is determined to be not serious in nature, and based on time of day (Graveyard hours), these types of Command Pages may be postponed until morning. Chapter 6.05 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 2 of 5 PS/PR 6.05 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: CALLS FOR SERVICE Items requiring a Command page that should be sent immediately or as soon as possible: Officer involved in a traffic collision causing major damage and/or serious injury Non natural death Serious and fatal traffic accident Kidnapping/Amber Alert Major robbery (Banks, casinos, shots fired, bound victims, large amounts of money, etc.) OIS (additional information should be added to Command Page) o Injuries o Location of Command Post Homicide Barricade (additional information should be added to Command Page) o Location of Command Post o Detectives/SWAT on scene or responding Pursuits resulting in injuries or death Unusual incidents that affect city operations Use of Deadly Force During a major incident, send the Command Page as soon as possible. The Command Page can always be updated after the initial page is sent out. A Command page should be considered when calling in a specialized unit or additional resources. If an incident occurs involving a city employee or an elected official, contact your Captain or his/her designee. These are a few examples of Command Page worthy events. If there is an event not specifically listed, but you feel it rises to a level of significance that the Command Staff should become aware of the basic details prior to being questioned from an outside source, send the information out. Chapter 6.05 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 3 of 5 PS/PR 6.05 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: CALLS FOR SERVICE Command Page Basic Format: Subject: Incident type, time of incident, address, area command (NWAC, SAC, NCAC), and case number Message: Synopsis of call with very basic details. Follow up information can be obtained by phone call or later case research if necessary. The name of the person sending the command page or the supervisor in charge of the incident and their contact phone number shall be included at the bottom of the page to allow follow up information to be immediately requested if necessary. Additional information to include, if applicable: Other specialized units/resources/agencies on scene requested or notified. Location of Command Post. Response to Routine and Emergency Situations Code 1 (revised 10/05) These assignments are routine in nature but should be completed at the earliest convenience of the assigned unit. While proceeding to a Code 1 call, the assigned unit will strictly observe all traffic laws. The assigned unit may conduct routine patrol practices, such as traffic enforcement, while en route and is subject to reassignment to a call of greater urgency. Code 3 (revised 10/05) Emergency vehicle operations under Code 3 conditions are predicated on whether the loss of life, extent of injuries, and loss of property or evidence will be reduced by rapid response. Examples of calls for service that would authorize an emergency response: · Traffic accidents with injuries · Sexual assaults in progress · Vehicle pursuits SUBJECT: CALLS FOR SERVICE · Violent mental subject · Fight in progress · Officer needs help · Homicides in progress · Violent crimes in progress · Vicious animal attacking a human being · Any situation that arises where the shift supervisor authorizes a Code 3 response While operating in a Code 3 status, the emergency lights shall be on and the siren shall be kept activated continuously; the siren SHALL NOT be activated only periodically or intermittently as officers proceed to the scene of the incident. If the Code 3 assignment involves a response to an incident in which it would not be advisable to sound the siren or display emergency lights in order to enhance the probability of an apprehension (e.g., a robbery in progress), officers may discontinue the use of such devices but then must operate the vehicle under Code 1 conditions. All officers must use care and caution at intersections and other congested places to the extent that the lives of other people are not endangered. Officers should bear in mind that, on most emergency calls, there will be at least one ambulance proceeding to the same scene traveling at emergency speed and its route sometimes will be unknown. The primary officer dispatched to the scene of a TRAFFIC ACCIDENT WITH INJURIES will be the only unit to initially operate their vehicle Code 3. If, in the opinion of the first officer to arrive on-scene, more help is needed, he will request aid and also state if it is of an emergency nature. Code 3 response for units other than primary, to incidents OTHER THAN TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS WITH INJURIES, is predicated by the primary officer's request for aid, the existence of fleeing suspects, the level of endangerment to the public, distance to be traveled in order to assist, and/or the number of units already involved in the situation. All officers responding to the scene of an incident who are responding Code 3 will advise dispatch (i.e., "3D3 will be responding Code 3\"). The Operations on-duty supervisor(s) will monitor the incident to determine the need for additional units to respond Code 3. 6.10.01 -- VEHICLE STOPS (revised 8/16) The vehicle stop is a necessary part of your job. It is a potentially dangerous task that must always be guided by training and experience with officer safety foremost in mind. Officers will take all necessary precautions to ensure their own safety, as well as that of motorists and the general public while performing this task in a professional manner. Because it would be impossible to cover every possible situation that a field officer may encounter, you should consider the procedures that will be outlined herein as general guidelines only. Officers are expected to take a proactive approach to traffic enforcement and be continually alert for traffic violations. Most traffic violators are good citizens and their only contact with the Police Department will be during a traffic stop. We should make this experience a learning process and not one that will result in a bad public image. Keep in mind the overall goal is voluntary compliance with traffic laws. At times you may find it necessary to vary these procedures in order to adjust to particular and unique situations. When you must do so, THINK before you act. REMEMBER, every stop, no matter how minor, can escalate instantly into tragedy. The actions that you take as a police officer when stopping vehicles must always be based on reasonable suspicion or probable cause. · You must determine if there was a violation contrary to law. · You must determine if you are going to take some type of enforcement action against the violator. · You must determine if you have other priorities at the time, such as being enroute to a call. Each traffic stop will result in one of the following enforcement actions: · Warning · Citation · Arrest Chapter 6.10 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 1 of 3 PS/PR 6.10 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: VEHICLE STOPS Do not take action based on the attitude or interaction between you and the violator. Objectivity and effectiveness should be the main considerations in an enforcement decision. Officers are encouraged to rely upon their training, experience and common sense when deciding the appropriate course of action. Try to stop the vehicle in a location out of the traffic flow. Be aware of avenues of escape, such as alleys, intersections, etc. Avoid stopping near militant hangouts, unruly groups or near other hostile environments. If possible, make the stop in an area with which you are familiar and use the lighting conditions to your advantage. Keep in mind that in all situations you become involved in, try to put as many things in your favor as possible. Make contact with your Dispatcher prior to turning on your emergency equipment. You do not want to get in the position that the violator has stopped and has forced the contact prior to contacting the Dispatcher. This can leave you in a very dangerous position. Give the Dispatcher the following information in the following order: · Your location · License plate state · License plate number If the vehicle is unregistered, advice Dispatch of your location first, then give the vehicle description and number of occupants. When you are close enough to control the stop and you are in a suitable location, turn on your emergency lights and/or siren. Keeping the proper distance is important. Before the patrol vehicle comes to a stop, you should have completed all pre-stop procedures and be ready to exit your vehicle. · Focus your attention on all the occupants in the violator vehicle. Watch for suspicious movements and other activity. · Exit the vehicle immediately while remaining alert to traffic approaching from the rear. Chapter 6.10 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 2 of 3 PS/PR 6.10 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: VEHICLE STOPS When approaching the violator, officers will approach with caution and position themselves in the best location to communicate effectively with the driver and keep occupants in clear view. Officers will present a professional and courteous image. During the course of the traffic stop, officers will remain aware that criminal activity unrelated to the original traffic offense may be present and will warrant additional enforcement action. Remember, your job is to be safe and survival conscious, but at the same time this has to be balanced as you are dealing with all segments of society and to appear over aggressive or threatening can also cause you problems. The violator will be released once appropriate enforcement action is completed. The officer will provide the violator with information on how to respond to the citation, if one is issued. If possible, allow the violator's vehicle to leave first. Avoid getting into your car until the violator leaves. PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES Support Units -- Police back-up units not actively involved in the pursuit and not operating in emergency status mode. Termination of Pursuit -- Ending a pursuit by the suspect's decision to stop or inability to continue, by the employment of stopping tactics by pursuing officers, or the decision of the pursuing officer or supervisor to discontinue the pursuit. Initiation of the Pursuit The decision to initiate a pursuit must be based on the pursuing officer's conclusion that the immediate danger to the officer and the public created by the pursuit is less than the immediate or potential danger to the public should the suspect remain at large. Officers must articulate justifiable cause necessitating immediate apprehension of the suspect when pursuing for any offense. Any law enforcement officer in an authorized emergency vehicle may initiate a vehicular pursuit when the suspect exhibits the intention to avoid apprehension by refusing to stop when properly directed to do so. Pursuit may also be justified if the officer reasonably believes that the suspect, if allowed to flee, would present a danger to human life or cause serious injury. In deciding whether to initiate pursuit, the officer shall take into consideration, along with any other known information: · The seriousness of the offense; · Road, weather, lighting, vehicle speeds and environmental conditions; · Population density and vehicular and pedestrian traffic, school zones and type of area; · The relative performance capabilities of the pursuit vehicle and the vehicle being pursued; · The presence of other persons in the police vehicle; · The officer's ability to accurately notify Communications of their location and direction of travel; · Whether the suspect is known to the officers and/or can be apprehended at a later time; Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 3 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES · Alternatives to pursuit, including the availability of a helicopter, Stop Sticks, or arrest at later time. Officers will not be relieved from the duty to drive with due regard for safety of all persons, nor are they protected from the consequences of reckless disregard for the safety of human life and property; Officers should NEVER pursue suspects the wrong way on a freeway or divided highway. However, with supervisor approval, there are exceptions to this policy, which merit caution when employed; Officers shall clearly indicate their intent to stop the vehicle and arrest the subject by employing the use of both overhead lights and siren; If the driver of a vehicle fails to stop as required, officers shall continue to follow until the violator voluntarily stops, or until relieved, or until the circumstances warrant either a forcible stop or voluntarily aborting the pursuit. Pursuit Operations/Restrictions (revised 11/20) All emergency vehicle operations should be conducted in accordance with applicable traffic laws and regulations. When engaged in a pursuit, officers shall not drive with reckless disregard for the safety of other road users. Upon engaging in a pursuit, the pursuing vehicle shall activate both lights and siren. The pursuit will consist of the initial (primary) unit and where available a secondary unit. Under extraordinary circumstances, the primary unit may request the field supervisor to authorize additional units to join the pursuit if two units are already involved. Officers will not engage in a motor vehicle pursuit while there is a citizen occupant in the Department vehicle, including, but not limited to, family, suspects, arrestees, victims, complainants, witnesses, civilian ride-alongs, or non-sworn members of the Department. Sworn personnel operating unmarked Department vehicles or enduro motorcycles may only engage in a motor vehicle pursuit in the event of an extreme emergency (e.g., when the fleeing motor vehicle represents an immediate and direct threat to life). Vehicles not equipped with siren and authorized emergency lights will not be permitted to take part in a Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 4 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES vehicular pursuit under any circumstances. Additionally, when the pursuit is initiated by an officer operating an unmarked vehicle, a motorcycle, an enduro motorcycle or a marked full size sport utility vehicle (SUV), that officer will relinquish the primary position whenever a marked standard Department vehicle becomes available to take over a vehicle pursuit. Note: "Full size SUV" will differentiate between the Expedition/Tahoe-type SUVs that are used by Department personnel and the smaller, police pursuit rated cross-over Interceptor-type SUVs that are now being added to the NLVPD fleet for patrol service. The unmarked Department vehicle, motorcycle, enduro motorcycle or full size SUV operator will then withdraw from active pursuit and will serve in a support function of the marked vehicle until such time as an additional marked vehicle can take over that function. At that time the unmarked vehicle, motorcycle, enduro motorcycle or full size SUV will withdraw from the pursuit. The relieved officer will proceed to the end point of the pursuit at normal speeds. Supervisors who find themselves as the initiating pursuit unit should also relinquish the primary position to the first standard marked patrol unit joining the pursuit to enable the supervisor to maintain control and objectivity of continuing the pursuit or determining if it should be discontinued. The primary pursuit unit shall become secondary when the fleeing vehicle comes under air surveillance or when another unit has been assigned primary responsibility. There will be NO "Code "3\" caravanning or paralleling of units, or other attempts to join the pursuit without authorization from a supervisor. The concept of slack pursuit will be allowed. This allows the pursuing officer to intentionally allow distance to occur between the pursuing vehicle and the suspect's vehicle in an effort to encourage the suspect to slow down. This can reduce the danger of the pursuit to all involved. The use of roadblocks and ramming are last resort measures and should be used only when the use of deadly force is justified, with regard to the following considerations: Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 5 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES · These tactics may be undertaken only when the officer or a supervisor has reason to believe that the continued movement of the pursued vehicle would place others in imminent danger of great bodily harm or death. · These tactics may not be attempted when the apparent risk of harm to other than the occupants of the pursued vehicle is so great as to outweigh the apparent risk of harm involved in making the forcible stop. · After all reasonable alternative means of apprehension have been considered and rejected as impractical. · Roadblocks may only be established with a supervisor's approval. If roadblocks are established, officers must: Allow the suspect vehicle reasonable stopping distance. Not place themselves in the roadblock in line with the oncoming suspect vehicle. Reasonably ensure the safety of non-involved pedestrians and motorists. Firearms shall not be discharged at a moving vehicle unless (1) a person in the vehicle is threatening the officer or another person with deadly force by means other than the vehicle; or (2) the vehicle is operated in a manner deliberately intended to strike the officer or another person, and all other reasonable means of defense have been exhausted (or are not practical), which includes moving out of the path of the vehicle. Any primary or backup unit sustaining moderate or substantial damage to, or failure of, essential vehicular equipment during pursuit shall not be permitted to continue in the pursuit and shall notify Communications so another unit may be assigned. Initiating Unit/Primary Unit (revised 10/06) Assumes responsibility for controlling pursuit tactics until relieved by a supervisor. The senior officer in the initiating or primary unit shall be responsible for the control of the pursuit tactics until a supervisor assumes control. This includes the decision to pursue and whether or not unusual circumstances exist warranting more than one or two police units to be requested into the pursuit. Upon engaging in pursuit, the officer shall notify communications of the following: Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 6 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES Unit identification; Location, speed, and direction of travel of the fleeing vehicle; Description and license plate number of the vehicle, if known; Number of occupants in the vehicle, and descriptions, where possible; Initial purpose of the stop and, where possible, reasons supporting the decision to pursue. Failure to provide this information to Communications personnel may result in an immediate decision by a field supervisor assigned to monitor the pursuit to order its termination. Broadcasts the progress of the pursuit until relieved by a secondary unit. Constantly re-evaluates conditions and discontinues the pursuit when the dangers of the pursuit outweigh the need to apprehend the suspect, or when so ordered by a supervisor. Ceases emergency operations (lights and siren), reduces speed, and terminates visual contact with the suspect vehicle if the helicopter takes over the pursuit, unless otherwise directed by a supervisor. The primary pursuit unit shall reduce the level of pursuit to that of support or backup unit where another vehicle has been assigned primary pursuit responsibility. Secondary Unit Responsibilities (revised 10/06) The officers in the second unit entering the pursuit shall immediately notify the dispatch center that they are joining the pursuit. The officers will activate emergency lights and siren. The secondary unit will assume responsibility for radio contact between the dispatch center and the pursuing units. This will allow the primary unit to concentrate fully on driving and keeping the pursued vehicle in sight. It also allows officers of the primary unit to make the arrest or further apprehend the suspects on foot without first notifying dispatch of their movements when the vehicle pursuit is terminated. They will continue to broadcast progress until relieved by an air unit. Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 7 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES The secondary unit will follow the primary unit at a safe distance and will NOT pass the primary unit during the pursuit unless requested to do so. Becomes the primary unit if the initial primary unit cannot continue the pursuit or is so ordered by a supervisor. Coordinates activities should the primary unit become involved in a foot pursuit. Ceases emergency operations (lights and siren), reduces speed, and terminates visual contact with the suspect vehicle if the helicopter takes over the pursuit, unless otherwise directed by a supervisor. Other Support Units Responsibilities (revised 10/06) Other officers should not join the pursuit unless directly ordered to by their supervisor. The officers in other units entering the pursuit shall immediately notify the dispatch center that they are joining the pursuit. The officers will activate emergency lights and siren. The other units will follow the primary and secondary units at a safe distance and will NOT pass the primary or secondary units during the pursuit unless requested to do so. Other support units will cover possible routes and warn traffic of the approaching pursuit. Marked support units will be available to assume the secondary or primary role when requested or needed. If a support unit inadvertently intercepts the suspect vehicle, it will NOT attempt to intervene, but will attempt to obtain additional vehicle and occupant information. Ceases emergency operations (lights and siren), reduces speed, and terminates visual contact with the suspect vehicle if the helicopter takes over the pursuit, unless otherwise directed by a supervisor. Aircraft Support (revised 10/06) Where possible to use the services of another jurisdiction or where available as a departmental tool consider the following: Aircraft support should be considered to monitor and direct a prolonged vehicle pursuit. Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 8 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES LVMPD aircraft may be requested. A Department supervisor must request the aircraft. The flight crew and aircraft respond to the pursuit scene when dispatched. Upon arrival on the scene of the pursuit, assumes primary radio responsibilities when visual contact of the suspect vehicle is made. The flight crew will assume a surveillance mode and will be responsible for the following: Attempt to keep the vehicle and suspect(s) under surveillance until termination of the pursuit. Advises of traffic, road conditions, location, possible hazards, and other information that may affect officer or public safety; Broadcasts information to aid ground units if the pursued vehicle is lost or the suspect flees on foot; and A soon as possible, advice the supervisor in charge of the pursuit of the number of law enforcement units involved. Aircraft personnel may be directed to maintain observation of the suspect vehicle while ground units terminate their immediate involvement. Communication's Responsibilities (revised 10/06) Communications personnel shall carry out the following activities and responsibilities during the pursuit: Receive and record all incoming information on the pursuit and the pursued vehicle; Upon notification that a pursuit is in progress, communications personnel shall immediately advise the primary pursuit officer's field supervisor of essential information regarding the pursuit. (Communications will designate a supervisor if the officer's supervisor is not available.) Notify a watch commander, lieutenant, or on-duty Captain of the pursuit, when possible; Control all radio communications, initiate a "Code Red" and ensure that all channels receive the "Code Red" and pursuit information, thereby clearing the radio channels of all non-emergency calls; Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 9 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES Perform wants, warrant, and DMV information checks as expeditiously as possible; Coordinate and dispatch backup assistance under the direction of the field supervisor; At the request of a supervisor, request and dispatch the helicopter to the pursuit or makes arrangements with other jurisdiction to use their helicopter. Notify neighboring jurisdictions, where practical, when pursuit may extend into their locality. Notify Traffic Supervisor and the Traffic Engineer whenever a pursuit results in property damage, injury, or death. Record all portions of the dispatch tape dealing with the pursuit and transfer the recording to the field supervisor or officer-in-charge within five working days of the pursuit. This automatic procedure does not relieve the responsible supervisor of the tape excerpt procedure. In all pursuits, whether completed or terminated, the Communications tape will be pulled and the original forwarded to the Assistant Chief of Police. Field Supervisor Responsibilities (revised 10/06) Immediately acknowledges notification over the radio, and assumes responsibility for controlling pursuit tactics and continuing the pursuit. Absent the area/shift sergeant, other on-duty sergeants are responsible for supervision of the pursuit. Control in this sense does not require the supervisor to broadcast over the radio during the pursuit as long as he or she feels the continuance of the pursuit is justified. The field supervisor shall continuously review the incoming data to determine whether the pursuit should be continued or terminated and that proper radio channels and procedures are in use. In controlling the pursuit, the field supervisor shall be responsible for coordination of the pursuit as follows: Directing pursuit vehicles into or out of the pursuit; Re-designation of primary, support or other backup vehicle responsibilities; Approval or disapproval, and coordination of pursuit tactics; Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 10 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES Approval or disapproval to leave jurisdiction to continue pursuit; and Authorization to call out aircraft support. The field supervisor may approve and assign additional backup vehicles to assist the primary and backup pursuit vehicles, where available, based on an analysis of: The nature of the offense for which pursuit was initiated; The number of suspects and any known propensity for violence; The number of officers in the pursuit vehicles; Any damage or injuries to the assigned primary and backup vehicles or officers; The number of officers necessary to make an arrest at the conclusion of the pursuit; and Any other clear and articulable facts that would warrant the increased hazards caused by numerous pursuit vehicles. When a supervisor is engaged as either the primary or the secondary unit, primary control and authority over the pursuit will be vested in and exercised by a non-involved supervisor regardless of the relative ranks of the participants. This does not relieve the involved supervisor from his or her supervisory duties, but gives the non-involved supervisor final authority over the decision to continue or terminate the pursuit. Failure to obey an order from the non-involved supervisor may result in disciplinary action. Orders discontinuation of the pursuit when the necessity for apprehension is outweighed by the dangers of the pursuit or the initiating unit fails to adhere to policy. Considers use of Stop Sticks or other stopping methods, as appropriate. Where possible, a supervisory officer shall respond to the location where a vehicle has been stopped following a pursuit. Pursuing vehicles will be taken off-line for a safety check if stressed during the pursuit. Watch Commander Responsibilities (revised 10/06) Monitors the pursuit and is responsible for ensuring that the pursuit is conducted according to Department policies and procedures. Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 11 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES Orders discontinuation of the pursuit when the necessity for apprehension is outweighed by the dangers of the pursuit or the initiating unit fails to adhere to policy. Pursuit Tactics (revised 10/06) Unless expressly authorized by a field supervisor, pursuit shall be limited to the assigned primary and backup vehicles. Officers are not otherwise permitted to join the pursuit team, unless authorized by a supervisor. Officers will not follow the pursuit on parallel streets, unless authorized by a supervisor and it is possible to conduct such an operation without unreasonable hazard to other vehicular or pedestrian traffic. All units involved in the pursuit should operate on the same radio channel. Departmental policy pertaining to use of deadly force shall be adhered to during the pursuit. Once the pursued vehicle is stopped, officers shall utilize appropriate officer safety tactics and shall be aware of the necessity to utilize only reasonable and necessary force to take suspects into custody. Pursuing into Another Jurisdiction (revised 9/18) Pursuits will be discontinued when leaving this jurisdiction unless the suspect has endangered life, or is fleeing the commission of a felony crime, other than felony evading, during the pursuit and the decision to continue is approved by the field supervisor. The pursuing officer shall notify communications when it is likely that a pursuit will continue into a neighboring jurisdiction, or across the state line. Communications will notify the affected agency of the following: The location and direction of the pursuit and the number of units involved; The nature of the offense, number of suspects, and vehicle description; The request for assistance and the exact nature and type of assistance requested; or no assistance is requested and only notification is being made. Pursuit into a bordering state or neighboring jurisdiction shall conform to the Departments' inter-jurisdictional pursuit agreements and state law. Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 12 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES When a pursuit extends into another jurisdiction, the responsible supervisor or the primary unit, if a supervisor is not available, shall determine if the other jurisdiction should assume the pursuit. The following should be considered: The distance and speed involved; The pursuing officer's possible unfamiliarity with the new area. The willingness and capability of the other jurisdiction to take over the pursuit. If it is determined that the conduct of the pursuit should be relinquished to the other jurisdiction, the request shall be clearly relayed to the other jurisdiction. Confirmation of the acceptance of that mission should be obtained. If the other jurisdiction does not want to take over the pursuit, the supervisor will determine whether to continue or terminate the pursuit. If the pursuit is assumed by another jurisdiction, the initiating officer and the participating supervisor should proceed (at legal speeds) to the termination point, if within a reasonable distance, to provide guidance and information required for the arrest. The field supervisor shall prepare a comprehensive report and analysis of all pursuits through EIS/IAPro. All officers involved in the pursuit shall submit supplemental reports. The field supervisor or officer-in-charge shall insure that the dispatch tape is recorded and forwarded, together with the reports, to the Assistant Chief of Police of the agency. Pursuit Entering our Jurisdiction (revised 10/06) The participation of this jurisdiction in an allied agency's pursuit is appropriate only in response to a specific request for participation. Mere notification of the existence of a pursuit shall not be construed as a request for participation. The issue of whether this jurisdiction is being requested to assist in the pursuit shall be clarified upon such notification. This information and/or request will be relayed to field units by the communications operator. The communications operator will ensure the on-duty field supervisor is advised of the information and/or request from the allied agency. The field supervisor will determine the degree of this Department's involvement and provide appropriate direction. The supervisor or primary unit shall attempt to cancel allied agency units if control of the pursuit is assumed by this Department. Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 13 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES When a pursuit enters this jurisdiction, the action of officers shall be governed by the policy of the officers' own agency, specific inter-local agreements and state law as applicable. An outside agency with a pursuit entering this jurisdiction is responsible for the conduct of the pursuit. Officers from this agency may assist lone pursuing officers from other jurisdictions - as the secondary unit only - whenever supervisory judgement dictates that such assistance is necessary. Officers operating as secondary units in pursuits involving a lone primary unit from another agency will be subject to all Department procedures governing primary pursuit units, including as a priority the responsibility to discontinue this agency's role in the pursuit immediately whenever: An additional unit from the originating agency joins the pursuit and is able to take over the secondary unit responsibilities. The pursuit is not conducted to the standards of this agency as outlined in this procedure. Information is made available which indicates the dangers of the pursuit outweigh the need to apprehend the suspect. A supervisor from this agency orders this agency's role in the pursuit terminated. Secondary position, rather than primary position, will be held by officers of our agency at all times with the following two exceptions: The other agency is unable to maintain the pursuit due to fuel depletion, or other disabling causes; and A supervisor from the other jurisdiction requests it and it is approved by the on-duty supervisor. Field supervisors from this agency will monitor and control the Department's role in such pursuits exactly as they would any other pursuit. Termination of Pursuit (revised 10/06) The primary pursuing unit and field supervisor shall continually re-evaluate and assess the pursuit situation including all of the initiating factors and terminate the pursuit whenever he or she reasonably believes the risks associated with continued pursuit are greater than the Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 14 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES public safety benefit of making an immediate apprehension. Pursuits will be immediately terminated under the following conditions: When any supervisor or the primary unit orders the pursuit terminated; The suspect's identity is known and there is no immediate threat to the safety of human life; The primary officer loses visual contact with the suspect for an extended period of time; When the pursuit creates a clear and unreasonable danger to human life; When it is determined that the suspect is a juvenile and is not wanted for a violent felony or is not an immediate threat to the safety of human life; When weather or traffic conditions substantially increase the danger of pursuit beyond the worth of apprehending the suspect; When the distance between the pursuit and fleeing vehicles is so great that further pursuit is futile. Following a vehicle after terminating a pursuit is specifically not authorized. Reinstating Pursuits (revised 10/06) Reinstatement of a terminated pursuit will require the same criteria as initiating a pursuit. Review Process/After Action Reporting (revised 10/06) Immediately following all pursuits, whether completed or terminated, the responsible units and command will complete the following: All officers involved in the pursuit, whether terminated or not, shall submit supplemental reports, if necessary, through their chain of command detailing their involvement prior to the end of their shift. The field supervisor shall review the reports for accuracy and policy compliance and will complete a comprehensive report and analysis, including recommendations, of all pursuits. The critique will include, but not be limited to the following documents/items: Officer's reports; Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 15 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES Arrest reports; Medical treatment information; Computer printout of pursuit; Supervisor's evaluation of pursuit; Employee injury reports; Communications tape. Any significant pursuit should have a formal debriefing held with all involved personnel, including the Communications section, for evaluating areas of the event that require review. (i.e., training, implementation, completion, tactics, etc.). The supervisor insures that the dispatch tape is recorded and will enter the pursuit into IA PRO. The purpose of the review is to determine if: · The pursuit was necessary and within Departmental policy; · There are training needs to be considered; and/or · There are policy changes to be considered. 6.15.05 -- FOOT PURSUIT Definitions (revised 10/06) Foot Pursuit -- the physical attempt by an officer(s) to detain, arrest or otherwise take physical custody of a person who attempts to flee on foot, without the aid of a vehicle or other motorized device. Violator -- any person who a police officer reasonable believes has committed an offense enumerated in Section I, A of this policy. TEAM Concept -- the practice of having two or more officers working in unison to apprehend a fleeing person on foot, working together via direct or indirect communications to coordinate their efforts, location and status. Deciding Whether to Pursue Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL (revised 10/06) Page 16 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES A police officer has the authority, at all times, to attempt the stop of any person suspected of having committed any criminal offense, violation or traffic violation. It is clear that while it is the officer who initiates the stop, it is the violator who initiates the pursuit. The officer\'s decision to pursue should always be undertaken with an awareness of the degree of risk to which the law enforcement officer exposes himself and others. Authorization of Pursuit (revised 10/06) A police officer may pursue: · When the officer reasonably believes that the violator has committed a Criminal Offense Violation or Motor Vehicle Violation that would permit the officer to detain, arrest or otherwise take custody of the violator. An officer should consider the following factors: · Likelihood of successful apprehension. · Whether the identity of the violator is known to the point where later apprehension is possible. · Location of back up officers. When a police officer reasonably believes that the violator poses an immediate threat to the safely of the public or other police officers. · Police Officer characteristics: Physical conditioning and abilities Familiarity with area Communications Pursuit Officer\'s Responsibility (revised 10/06) Once the pursuit has been initiated, the primary officer must notify communications providing as much of the following information as is known: Reason for the pursuit. Direction of travel, area designation and/or location of roadway. Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL Page 17 of 22 PS/PR 6.15 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: PURSUIT PROCEDURES If known, the identification of the violator, or a description to include physical features, clothing, possible weapons and other identifying characteristics. Number of fleeing violators. Other information that may be helpful in terminating the pursuit or resolving the incident. The primary officer will immediately, directly or indirectly via communications, coordinate with secondary officers to establish a perimeter in the area to contain the violator, following the below procedures: In the event that a violator enters into a building, structure, confined space or otherwise isolated area, the primary officer shall radio his location, standing by on the outside of the structure, building, confined space or otherwise isolated area, awaiting the arrival of secondary units to establish an outer perimeter around the area. In the event that a violator is confined within one of the above areas and is not compliant, consideration should be given to the use of specialized units such as K-9, SWAT, air units, or when warranted, a perimeter established as determined by a supervisor, to apprehend the violator safely. Supervisor Responsibility (revised 10/06) Upon being notified or becoming aware of the foot pursuit, the supervisor shall determine whether or not the foot pursuit should continue. The supervisor shall permit a foot pursuit to continue if: There is a reasonable belief that the violator has committed a Criminal Offense Violation or Motor Vehicle Violation that would permit the officers to detain, arrest or otherwise take custody of the violator, or There is a reasonable belief that the violator poses an immediate threat to safety of the public or other police officers. The supervisor shall order a foot pursuit terminated at any time if he or she concludes that the danger to the pursuing officers or the public outweighs the necessity for immediate apprehension of the violator. Chapter 6.15 The supervisor shall be responsible for coordination of the foot pursuit in the following: Directing additional units to area of pursuit; Approval/disapproval to leave jurisdiction; Coordinate/authorize assistance from outside agency; Monitor and control pursuit as it progresses. Communications Responsibilities (revised 10/06) Upon notification that a foot pursuit is in progress, communications personnel shall immediately advise a field supervisor of essential information regarding the foot pursuit (when possible). Communications personnel shall carry out the following activities and responsibilities during the pursuit: Receive and record all incoming information on the foot pursuit and the pursued violator, Control all radio communications and clear the radio channels of all non-emergency calls; Obtain criminal record and warrant checks of the suspects, if known; Coordinate and dispatch backup assistance and air support units under the direction of the field supervisor, Notify neighboring jurisdictions, where practical, when the foot pursuit may extend into their locality. Inter-Jurisdictional Pursuits (revised 10/06) Officers should not participate in other agency pursuits unless requested by other agency and by supervisors. The original pursuing jurisdiction shall provide timely notification of a foot pursuit in progress to any other jurisdiction into which the pursuit enters. Terminating the Pursuit Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL The pursuing officer shall terminate the foot pursuit: If instructed to do so by a supervisor, or If the officer believes that the danger to the pursuing officers or the public outweighs the necessity for immediate apprehension of the violator, or If the violator\'s identity is established to the point where later apprehension may be accomplished and where there is no immediate threat to the safety of the public or police officers, or If the violator\'s location is no longer known, or If there is a person injured during the foot pursuit and there are no police or medical personnel able to render assistance, or If loss of communications occurs, or If advised of any unanticipated condition, event or circumstance which substantially increases the risk to public safety inherent in the pursuit, or If the officer is disarmed or loses possession of his/her weapon, or If the officer loses contact with communications for any reason, or If the officer loses visual contact with the violator and is unsure of his whereabouts or continued direction of travel, commonly known as \"running blindly\" after the violator. When the pursuing officer terminates the pursuit he will immediately notify communications of such, giving his location of termination. 6.15.10 -- STOP STICKS (revised 10/06) The Stop Stick causes the controlled release of air from the tires of the target vehicle. This controlled release permits the driver to remain in control of the vehicle, in order to bring the vehicle safely to a stop. The device is provided for use, only by the officers who successfully complete a Department approved training program. Stop Sticks will be provided in sufficient numbers to eliminate the need for units not directly involved in a pursuit to parallel, caravan or otherwise make attempts to join the pursuit. Stop Sticks will not be used when the following exist: Chapter 6.15 NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT -- POLICE PROCEDURE MANUAL · To resolve pursuits involving motorcycles or other two-wheeled vehicles. · When fleeing suspect(s) have demonstrated a clear intent to injure officers, using the fleeing vehicle or other deadly weapon, unless effective cover is available at the deployment location. Supervisor Responsibilities (revised 10/06) The supervisor's permission will be obtained prior to the deployment of the Stop Stick device. He will be given the following information from the deploying Officer: The deployment location estimated to be in the path of the suspect vehicle. The potential risk of injury to pedestrians and motorists in the area of deployment. The reviewing supervisor will ensure the analysis of the pursuit includes the use and effects of the Stop Stick device. The reviewing supervisor will complete the Stop Stick Pursuit Reporting Form to ensure the warranty replacement of the device following deployment. Replacement is mandatory when the device is struck by ANY vehicle. The Stop Stick Pursuit Reporting Form will be forwarded by the reviewing supervisor to the Police Department Fleet Liaison. The representative will ensure the form is faxed to Stop Stick Ltd., and that the replacement device is received and inventoried. Deploying Officer Responsibilities (revised 10/06) Determine a suitable deployment location estimated to be in the path of the suspect vehicle. Contact supervisor to request deployment permission. Use radio transmissions, when possible, to inform pursuing units of the exact location of, and the intent to deploy Stop Sticks. Deploy the Stop Stick, and move to a position of safety; preferably a location which provides both physical protection from the approaching suspect vehicle and concealment. Retract the device immediately following passage of the suspect vehicle to avoid damage to police units and other vehicles. The officer will document the use and effects of the Stop Stick device in his report. Chapter 6.15 Damage to Unintended Vehicles or Equipment (revised 10/06) The proper use of Stop Sticks will minimize the risk of injury to persons and/or damage to Police vehicles and other vehicles involved in the pursuit. If a Department vehicle is damaged, the officer responsible for the vehicle will notify their supervisor, request any needed assistance and document the incident in accordance with Department and City procedures. If a vehicle belonging to an uninvolved citizen is damaged, the Patrol Supervisor will respond to: · Offer or make arrangements of alternative transportation for the citizen, if necessary. · Offer to tow the damaged vehicle, using the Department's duty tow and at Department expense, to a contracted City repair facility or to a repair facility, of their choice. Contact and inform the City's Risk Management Department of the incident, the nature of the damage and where the vehicle was towed. Instruct the citizen on how to contact Risk Management for reimbursement. 6.20.01 -- ROADBLOCKS (revised 10/05) To establish guidelines on the use of roadblocks in emergency situations and planned enforcement activities. This does not limit officers in the performance of their duties involving traffic control. Definitions (revised 10/05) Roadblock -- a deliberate obstruction by physical means at one or more selected points on a roadway. NRS Chapter 484 authorizes roadblocks to accomplish two purposes: · Administrative roadblocks -- any lawful purpose other than identifying the occupants of a vehicle or because of the existence of an emergency, e.g., DUI checkpoints. · Temporary roadblocks -- to apprehend persons known to be wanted for violation of the laws of this state, another state or the United States, and using the highways of this state for the purpose of escape or to control traffic at or near the scene of a potential or existing emergency or hazard. Authorized Roadblocks (revised 10/05) Fixed roadblock -- a stationary blockade established at a specific location upon a roadway for purposes of slowing, stopping or preventing passage by vehicle. Circle system -- designed to completely contain the suspect in a given area. Every possible avenue of escape is blocked. All traffic is stopped and each motorist is thoroughly investigated. The location of blocking points is determined by using the crime scene as the center and drawing a circle on a map. The radius of the circle is determined by time the estimated time lapse from the commission of the crime to the establishment of the roadblock. Some units are dispatched to blocking points and others to patrol inside the circle. The inner circle is the areas immediately surrounding the crime scene and is speedily blocked, thus forcing the fugitive into the roadblock or onto back roads or into sparsely-populated areas where his actions will arouse suspicion and where he can be observed more easily. Restricting the use of major highways curtails the easy blending with SUBJECT: ROADBLOCKS traffic upon which the fugitive was depending. Units cruise inside the circle and check out all reports on the fugitive. The outer circle is set up to apprehend the fugitive if he gets through the inner circle. It is usually several miles larger than the inner circle, and the blocking points are on principal highways and intersections. Units are, once again, assigned to patrol between the two circles. Helicopters, if available, are useful in checking back roads, rough terrain and isolated areas. Observation -- although off-street observation does not fall under the usual definition of a roadblock, it has been successfully employed in situations where the crime and other factors did not warrant the stopping of all vehicles. Units can be assigned to preplanned locations (similar to a roadblock site) where they will park off the roadway and observe traffic moving from the vicinity of the crime. Once again, it is important that officers responding to the scene secure all pertinent information and descriptions for immediate broadcast to observers. Like roadblocks, these posts should be maintained until the commander cancels them. The decision to activate a temporary roadblock plan should be based on: · The seriousness of the crime, emergency or hazard; · Sufficient information and descriptions of wanted persons and vehicles; · The elapsed time between the criminal act and its discovery. The field supervisor should, if possible, assume command at the scene of the roadblock. If the circle system is used or if the field supervisor is unable to reach the scene of the roadblock prior to implementation, he should assign specific officers to assume command of the roadblock(s). Blocking Technique (revised 10/05) The general position of the parked patrol vehicle is at a 45-degree angle to the traffic flow. In this position the officer can both observe and maintain mobility, which is one of the greatest assets in this situation. In instances when an extensive check of vehicles would cause interference with traffic flow, it is more desirable to slow traffic to a speed which will SUBJECT: ROADBLOCKS enable the officer to check passing vehicles and occupants without bringing them to a complete stop. Also, there may be locations where the terrain does not readily permit a complete stop. No person(s) shall be allowed to remain inside vehicles used to block the roadway. Two-lane Roadways -- on a two-lane road, to stop traffic traveling only in one direction, the vehicle will be parked at a 45-degree angle to the traffic flow, partially on the roadway, blocking the lane used by the traffic to be stopped. The normal speed of traffic on the highway will determine the placement of warning devices. In placing devices ahead of the block, consideration must be given not only to stopping distances, including the reaction and braking time, but also to strategic location so as to retain the element of surprise and reduce the probability of a turnaround. Generally, the devices should be placed in the approximate center of the roadway facing the traffic to be stopped. Lettering on a sign should be large enough to be read at a distance. In darkness it should be illuminated. A stop sign should be placed at the roadblock point. The regular highway stop sign generally can be used. Red lights should be placed at the side of the roadway. Flares, signs, obstructions, lights, properly positioned vehicles and appropriate armaments will make the roadblock safer for you. At night the officer investigating stopped vehicles should stay off the road and out of oncoming headlights. There should be sufficient illumination from another light source for him to be readily recognizable as a police officer, however. Once a car has stopped, he should approach on the driver\'s side, from the left rear of the vehicle, rather than walking straight out from the side of the road or in front of the stopped vehicle. While the officer is checking the vehicle, a second officer should take a position on the opposite side of the patrol car, using the engine of the car as a shield, and keeping the entire area covered. If a third officer is present at the roadblock point, he should take advantage of natural cover on the opposite side of the road, even with the police car and out of the firing line of the second officer. Light traffic can be stopped in both directions with this system. However, in heavy traffic it is necessary to set up this blocking procedure on both sides of the road. The second block should be close enough (roughly 75 yards away and in sight of the first block) to provide assistance. Chapter 6.20 SUBJECT: ROADBLOCKS Multi-lane Roadways -- the blockade of one side of a multi-lane highway is basically the same as a blockade on an one- or two-lane roadway. A major difference is the placement of warning devices. Because of greater traffic speed, the devices must be placed farther ahead to allow time for a safe stop. In placing the devices, allow for a traffic backup. Since this is a multi-lane road, at least two such devices must be placed on both sides of the roadway. Flares and signs should be arranged to funnel traffic into one or more lanes. NRS have established the following minimum warning device requirements: Administrative Roadblock (revised 10/05) The administrative roadblock must be established at a point on the highway clearly visible to approaching traffic at a distance of not less than 100 yards in either direction. At the point of the administrative roadblock, a sign must be placed near the center line of the highway displaying the word \"Stop\" in letters of sufficient size and luminosity to be readable at a distance of not less than 50 yards in the direction affected by the roadblock, either in daytime or darkness. At the same point of the administrative roadblock, at least one red flashing or intermittent light, on and burning, must be placed at the side of the highway, clearly visible to the oncoming traffic at a distance of not less than 100 yards. At a distance of not less than one-quarter of a mile from the point of the administrative roadblock, warning signs must be placed at the side of the highway, containing any wording of sufficient size and luminosity to warn the oncoming traffic that a \"police stop\" lies ahead. A burning beam light, flare or lantern must be placed near the signs to attract the attention of the traffic to the sign. Temporary Roadblock (revised 10/05) The temporary roadblock must be established at a point on the highway clearly visible at a distance of not less than 100 yards in either direction. At the point of the temporary roadblock, an authorized emergency vehicle, plainly and clearly marked as such and with its warning lights in operation, must be placed so as to be clearly visible to traffic affected by the roadblock at a distance of not less than 100 yards. Chapter 6.20 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: ROADBLOCKS When so placed, at least one of the vehicle\'s flashing red lights must be visible to approaching traffic at a distance of not less than 100 yards. At the same point of the temporary roadblock, sufficient cones, reflectors, burning flares or similar devices must be in place to identify the point of the roadblock and direct, as necessary, the path to be followed by a vehicle approaching the roadblock. The devices, when in place, must be clearly visible to traffic affected by the roadblock at a distance of not less than 100 yards. At a point located not less than 200 yards, but not more than 400 yards, from the point of the temporary roadblock, cones, reflectors, burning flares or similar devices must be placed on both shoulders of the highway and near the center line of the highway to warn traffic that a condition hazardous to traffic exists in the immediate vicinity. 6.25.01 -- POLICE ESCORTS Emergency Escorts (revised 10/06) In the event of a medical emergency, an ambulance or medical unit will be requested to transport the injured person(s). In a lifesaving situation, officers may transport using their vehicle ONLY with supervisor approval. Officers are authorized to use their vehicle to provide escorts when performing officer/citizen rescues during times of civil unrest. Officers should notify their supervisor as soon as practical of the escort. Non-emergency Escorts (revised 4/13) The Operations Division Commander or designee responsible for the area command in which the non-emergency escort begins will be responsible for planning and coordinating the requested escort. Non-emergency escorts will only be conducted when all appropriate permits have been obtained. It is the responsibility of the originating Operations Division Commander or designee to notify the on-duty Watch Commander and the affected area command(s) Station Commander(s) of the event, and provide them with a copy of the permit and the special event plan for entry into the Commander's Log. 6.30.01 -- ISSUING CITATIONS (revised 12/12) Citations may be issued in compliance with NRS 171.177-1779, inclusive. Officers may issue citations using handwritten (paper) citations or the electronic (Brazos) citation writer. Officers shall conduct themselves professionally when contacting suspected violators. General Citation Guidelines (revised 12/12) Traffic violations and criminal violations may be included on the same citation, regardless of whether issued on paper or with an electronic citation writer. Absentee parking citations may only contain parking violations. Absentee parking citations are those citations placed on a vehicle without a violator present. Parking citations issued to absentee violators shall be placed under the wiper blade of the vehicle. If the vehicle does not have wiper blades, the citation shall be affixed in a manner that secures the citation to the vehicle. The violator\'s signature is required on all citations, except absentee parking and booked citations. If violators refuse to sign, summon a supervisor. Violators must sign or be booked into jail. An explanation that the signature is a promise to appear in court and not an admission of guilt will usually eliminate trouble of this kind. Bail amounts are not listed on citations. Violators may obtain bail information by going to the court website or calling the court phone number on the citation. The website is printed at the bottom of electronic citations. Citations issued to adults for misdemeanor violations occurring within the City of North Las Vegas shall be sent to the NLV Municipal Court. Citations issued to adults for misdemeanor violations occurring outside the City of North Las Vegas shall be sent to the NLV Justice Court. Booked (arrest) citations are only required upon the arrest of an adult for a misdemeanor offense committed within the jurisdiction of NLV Municipal Court. Juvenile Violators (revised 12/12) Chapter 6.30 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: ISSUING CITATIONS/REFERRAL FOR REEVALUATION Pursuant to court order, all offenses committed by a person under the age of 18 years shall be the jurisdiction of the 8th Judicial District Court, Family Division, except in the case of minor traffic offenses. Minor traffic offenses committed by persons 16 and 17 years of age, for which the violator will be cited and released, shall be the jurisdiction of the Municipal or Justice Court which would have jurisdiction over the offense if committed by an adult, except for juveniles who: · are wards of the Juvenile Court, · are on probation, or · have been placed in rehabilitative programs. Should an arrest be necessary of a person 16 or 17 years of age for a minor traffic offense, the offender will be booked into the Clark County Department of Juvenile Justice Services (CCJJS) and the offenses shall be processed through the 8th Judicial District Court, Family Division. · "Minor traffic offenses" are defined, per NRS 62A.220, as a violation of any state or local law or ordinance governing the operation of a motor vehicle upon any highway within this State other than: a violation of Chapter 484 (484A through 484E) or 706 of NRS that causes the death of a person; a violation of NRS 484.379 (484C.110, DUI-alcohol and/or drugs); a violation of NRS 484.379778 (484C.120), DUI-alcohol and/or drugs while operating a commercial motor vehicle); or a violation declared to be a felony. Juvenile offenders must appear with a parent or guardian regardless of which court they are assigned (Juvenile, Municipal, or Justice). If the juvenile is booked into CCJJS, regardless of the violation, a booked (arrest) citation is NOT issued. Chapter 6.30 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: ISSUING CITATIONS/REFERRAL FOR REEVALUATION Any citation written to a juvenile offender will be issued using an electronic citation writer (Brazos) or written on a regional citation and forwarded to the District Court, Family Division via the Operations Office of the respective area command. Handwritten Paper (Regional Misdemeanor) Citation Procedure (revised 12/12) Citations for misdemeanor offenses, whether released or booked, may contain a maximum of two violations. Fill in the appropriate spaces on the citation completely and accurately. · Schedule a court date and time from EPD for your assigned squad. Instruct the violator that they must either: (1) pay the citation on or before the assigned court date; or (2) appear on the assigned date to contest the citation. · Show violation code number with subsection. Example NRS 484B.600.C, Speed Greater than Posted Limit. Show approximate speed and lawful speed of the zone on all speeding offenses. Keep additional information to a minimum. Give pertinent facts only in spaces provided. Do not record information on the court copy that does not appear on the violator\'s copy. No changes will be made unless such changes can be made on the violator\'s copy. Only sign the first copy of the citation. The defendant signature box must be addressed with: · The defendant's signature if being released, · The word "Parking" for absentee parking violations, · The word "Booked" if the defendant has been arrested and booked, or · The phrase "Medically Unable to Sign" if the defendant is unable/incapable of signing due to injury, etc. If the citation is issued for DUI, it will be fully described as driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The offense will not be simply listed as DUI. Place absentee parking citation, pink copy, under the windshield wiper of the vehicle. Turn in the original and all other copies. Chapter 6.30 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: ISSUING CITATIONS/REFERRAL FOR REEVALUATION Copies of the citation are disseminated as follows: · Original and first copy: Court · Second copy (pink): Violator · Third copy: Police Department file copy · Fourth copy: Audit retained by officer If a physical arrest is made, the officer keeps the audit copy. The original and the first three copies (including the violator copy) are turned in with the officer\'s report. If the violator is released, the violator is given the pink copy. The officer keeps the audit copy and all other copies are turned in to their supervisor. The officer will keep the audit copy until notified by the Operations Office that an audit had been completed for that time period. Turn in all citations at the end of shift. Electronic (Brazos) Citation Procedure (revised 12/12) Fill in the appropriate spaces on the citation completely and accurately. Select the "Type" of citation from the drop-down menu: · "Animal" for all animal ordinance violations, · "Arrest" if the violator is being booked for any misdemeanor offense within the City of North Las Vegas, · "Criminal" if the violator is being cited and released for a criminal offense(s), a combination of criminal AND traffic offenses, for DUI, or Vehicular Manslaughter, · "Parking" if the violation is a parking violation and the violator is NOT present, or · "Traffic" if the violator is being cited and released for only a traffic offense(s) other than DUI or Vehicular Manslaughter. Select the appropriate "Grant" option from the drop-down menu if the citation is written when working a grant-funded event: · "JF" for Joining Forces or Chapter 6.30 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: ISSUING CITATIONS/REFERRAL FOR REEVALUATION · "Pedestrian" for pedestrian safety events. Court dates are automatically assigned by the system. Users may manually change the date but must ensure the date issued is a valid court date. Select violation(s) from the list contained within the handheld device. Citations may contain a maximum of SIX violations whether the violator is released or booked. The defendant signature box must be addressed with: · The defendant signature if being released, · The word "Parking" is automatically entered if "parking" is selected in the type field in for parking violations, · The word "Booked" is automatically entered if "arrest" is selected in the type field in the event the defendant has been arrested and booked, or · The phrase "Medically Unable to Sign" if the defendant is unable/incapable of signing due to injury, etc. Complete pertinent information in each screen of the citation, to include the traffic/weather conditions, notes, diagram, voice recording, etc. Booked citations must be printed, reviewed, and approved by a supervisor PRIOR to synchronizing the device. The supervisor will ensure that the citation language is correct. Any revisions that are required must be made prior to synchronizing the handheld device. Once the citation is approved, the hard copy of the citation will be shredded. Photographs are NOT required however, it is preferred that a photograph be taken of the violator (excluding minors) for identification purposes later. Synchronize the handheld to the Brazos system at the end of each shift if a citation has been issued during the shift. Amending or Voiding Citations (revised 12/12) Chapter 6.30 CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: ISSUING CITATIONS/REFERRAL FOR REEVALUATION Citations will not be voided or deleted for personal or other unethical purposes. In order to avoid the appearance of impropriety, citations will only be voided for legitimate and excusable reasons. Citations written using the electronic (Brazos) citations may be voided prior to synchronizing if the citation was issued in error or contains mistakes. If an officer voids an electronic citation during their shift they shall: (1) verbally notify their supervisor of the voided citation; \(2) sign into Brazos after synchronizing the device to insure the citation is displayed as having been voided (green shaded background); and (3) complete a citation dismissal request through the chain of command to the appropriate court. If a handwritten citation or a synchronized electronic (Brazos) citation must be dismissed, the issuing officer shall prepare a citation dismissal request through the chain of command to the appropriate court requesting the citation be dismissed. If a technical error is made, such as a wrong charge or court date, it is necessary to advise the violator of the error and of the correction. This will be done by the issuing officer through a memo to his or her supervisor describing the error. The Operations Office will prepare a letter to the violator advising them of the change. The letter will be mailed if the violator lives outside of the City of North Las Vegas. If the violator resides within the City, the officer will deliver the letter to him/her and advice of the correct date and place to appear (or other information). The violator must sign the Department copy of the letter indicating knowledge of the change. The signed Department copy of the letter will be returned to the Operations Office. 6.30.05 -- REFERRAL FOR RE-EVALUATION (revised 12/12) If you observe driving actions which lead you to believe a re-examination may be necessary, make a request to the Department of Motor Vehicles, using NHP form DL 81-23. A copy of the completed form will be forwarded to the Operations Office. Actions of a driver which may lead to a request for a re-examination include, but are not limited to: driver incompetency, physical or mental disability, disease, or any condition that may prevent a person from safely operating a motor vehicle. 6.35.01 -- STAGES OF A DUI INVESTIGATION (revised 2/14) For purposes of this Chapter, the meaning of the terms "license" and "driver's license" shall mean and include "driver authorization card." The DUI contact involves three separate phases: · Actual physical control; · Personal contact; · Pre-arrest screening. Actual Physical Control (revised 2/14) NRS 484C.110 prohibits an intoxicated person from driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle. A person found inside a vehicle, but not seen driving it, may be considered to be in "actual physical control," depending on several factors, including, but not limited to: · Did subject drive vehicle to the location of discovery? · Was the engine running when discovered? · Was subject awake or asleep? · Did subject consume alcohol at establishment near where parked or did subject drink prior to driving to the location of discovery? · Did subject intend to drive away from the location of discovery while impaired? · Location of keys. Note: Nevada Supreme Court decisions have varied on what factors support determining actual physical control (Rogers v State, Bullock v State, Isom v State, and Barnier v State). Personal Contact (revised 2/14) Approach, observe and interview the driver to note any face-to-face evidence of impairment. Be watchful for medical alert bracelets or other indications of medical conditions such as diabetes. After this evaluation, decide whether to proceed with pre-arrest screening. Chapter 6.35 SUBJECT: DUI INVESTIGATIONS Pre-arrest Screening (revised 2/14) Consists of the following: · Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (administered by HGN trained personnel only); · Walk and turn test; · One leg stand; · Other tests as case law allows or new techniques become known. The results of the sobriety test will be recorded on a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Worksheet, Form 20.015 and the arrest report narrative. The completed SFST form will be forwarded along with any reports. Should the subject elect to take a preliminary breath test (PBT), it will be completed in the field after the battery of SFSTs, unless the subject is physically incapable of performing the SFSTs. Arrest and Booking (revised 6/20) Arrest and booking will coincide with patrol procedures, corrections procedures, and NRS 484C.150. Chemical Testing -- General (revised 2/14) Upon stopping a suspected impaired driver, if working alone, notify the radio operator so an assisting officer will be dispatched. Base determination of impairment on observations and SFSTs given at time of arrest. The best evidence in court will be your observations and ability to observe, record, and relate these observations in a court of law. Place strong emphasis on the use of the SFST report to record action and reactions of a suspected impaired driver. Speech, attitude, and condition of dress or appearance should be recorded for future reference. Any tests that are conducted, such as the SFST, breath analysis, and/or blood analysis are merely corroborative and the best evidence is your ability to relate your observations. Indicate the suspected driver's condition exactly as it is; do not overstate or understate it. Chapter 6.35 SUBJECT: DUI INVESTIGATIONS Once a subject is placed under arrest, read implied consent from NLVPD Form 23.24 with another officer present. All persons arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs must submit to a breath, blood or urine test pursuant to NRS 484C.160. · NRS 484C.160 provides that the arrestee has a choice of which tests to take: breath or blood, when available, in the case of a first offense not involving drugs. For subsequent offenses or cases where the presence of drugs are suspected, the officer may request a blood or urine sample. · If the driver is less than 18 years of age, the officer shall make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent, guardian or custodian, if known, prior to the chemical test. (NRS 484C.160.8) · Any person afflicted with hemophilia or a heart condition requiring the use of anticoagulants as determined by a physician is exempt from any blood test which may be required pursuant to this chapter but must, when appropriate pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, be required to submit to a breath or urine test. (NRS 484C.160.3) · Should a person suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and/or of causing death and/or substantial bodily harm, refuse to grant consent to a chemical test, a search warrant must be obtained to conduct such test pursuant to the U.S. Supreme Court case of Missouri v McNeely (Opinion \#11-1425, 4/27/2013). An exception to this ruling is in the case of an exigent circumstance where the potentially impaired driver has sustained injuries that require the immediate administration of medications, in which case, an initial blood sample may be obtained, however, a warrant must be obtained for any subsequent blood samples. A Traffic Officer will be contacted to apply for a search warrant. Traffic Officers will follow the search warrant protocol as trained and submit the warrant package to the appropriate judge within 10 calendar days. · A driver arrested for being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs may request an independent blood sample be drawn by a qualified person of his or her own choosing pursuant to NRS 484C.180. CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: DUI INVESTIGATIONS · If there is no odor of an alcoholic beverage, the subject should be checked for the use of narcotics. Blood and urine tests may be taken for testing for narcotics. Be on the alert for disease or illness that could cause a person to be uncoordinated or of diminished capacity. If there is any doubt, obtain medical advice. Chemical Testing -- Blood Test (revised 6/20) Blood tests on adult suspects not transported to a medical facility will be conducted at the NLVCCC. Blood tests on adult suspects transported to a medical facility will be conducted at that facility. Blood tests on juvenile suspects not transported to a medical facility will be conducted at the North Vista Hospital laboratory. Blood tests on juvenile suspects transported to a medical facility will be conducted at that facility. In all cases involving suspects under 18 years of age, a reasonable attempt will be made to contact a parent, guardian or custodian of the juvenile, if known, prior to testing. (NRS 484C.160) A nurse from either the NLVCCC, North Vista Hospital or other medical facility will extract the blood in a medically approved manner in the presence of an officer. Blood will be placed in vials furnished at the NLVCCC, North Vista Hospital or other medical facility. The vials will be sealed and appropriately marked with the date, time, suspect's name, case number, nurse's and officer's initials. Obtain a nurse's Declaration of Withdrawal. Have the nurse complete and sign the declaration. Complete the Officer's Certification of Cause & Notice of Revocation or Suspension (DMV form DP45) and attach to the nurse's Declaration of Withdrawal and NLVPD form 23.24. Make sure all appropriate boxes are checked and the officer's name is printed. The Certification of Cause is signed after results of the BAC are returned. Blood Alcohol Analysis (revised 2/14) Blood and/or urine samples will be placed in a locked refrigerator at the SAC evidence booking room. CHAPTER: POLICE OPERATIONS SUBJECT: DUI INVESTIGATIONS The nurse\'s Declaration of Withdrawal and the officer\'s Certification of Cause are to be forwarded to the Operations Office of an area command. Chemical Testing -- Breath (revised 6/20) The operator of the evidentiary breath testing instrument must have been properly trained and certified to operate the instrument. The operator shall complete an operational check list for each test conducted. Evidentiary breath tests on adult suspects will be conducted at the NLVCCC. Evidentiary breath tests on juvenile suspects will be conducted at the juvenile detention facility. Reasonable attempts will be made to contact a parent, guardian or custodian of the juvenile, if known, prior to testing. (NRS 484C.160) Attach the evidentiary breath testing instrument test record card to the check list. This card is not to be booked into evidence. The operator of the evidentiary breath testing instrument shall sign the card. Breath Test Results Higher Than 0.08 (revised 2/14) · Complete the Officer's Certification of Cause & Notice of Revocation or Suspension (DMV form DP45). · Give the arrestee the pink (Driver) copy of the revocation. This must be done in all cases, even if the arrestee is already suspended, revoked, or has an out of state license. · If the arrestee has a Nevada driver\'s license in possession, confiscate the license and attach it to the notice of revocation. Arrestees will be permitted to retain valid out of state licenses. · The section pertaining to temporary license is to be completed only if the arrestee has a valid Nevada driver\'s license. If the arrestee is already revoked, suspended, or doesn\'t have a license in possession, the arrestee is not to be issued a temporary license. · The arrestee is to be advised of his right to a hearing, which is fully explained on the back of his copy of the notice of revocation. The arrestee should also be informed that his driver\'s license will be sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles and he/she will have to apply for a new license after their suspension/revocation period has expired. Chapter 6.35 SUBJECT: DUI INVESTIGATIONS · The white (original) and the blue (Law Enforcement Agency) copies of DMV form DP45 are to be attached to the evidentiary breath testing instrument checklist and test record along with the driver\'s license. The paperwork is then forwarded to the Operations Office of an area command. Breath Test Results Under 0.08 (revised 2/14) When the breath test is administered, if the first test results in the blood alcohol content being less than 0.08, but falls between 0.06 and 0.07, you may wait 30 minutes and administer the test again, if you feel the person's blood alcohol level is

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