249 Risk Protection

Question 1

Callout Criteria: The on-call Risk Protection Unit (RPU) member shall be notified, via the Investigative Police Emergency Communications Officer (PECO), under the following circumstances:

Answer 1

1. An officer has been made aware of a subject who has made credible threats to cause significant bodily injury in a public or private place where multiple people would ordinarily congregate. Examples include places like schools, churches, hospitals, or office buildings;
2. An arrest is made for a criminal offense pursuant to an RPO; or
3. An officer, after consultation with an on-duty supervisor, requires guidance regarding the RPO process for a subject who appears to meet the RPO criteria.

Question 2

A temporary ex parte order or final order granted by a circuit judge that prohibits an individual from possessing purchasing, or receiving a firearm and/or
ammunition. It also prohibits the individual from having a concealed weapon license for the
length of time the order is in effect. RPOs can be obtained for any criminal or non-criminal
threats or acts involving firearm(s) and/or ammunition.

Answer 2

Risk Protection Order (RPO)

Question 3

When a subject qualifies for an RPO, the officer shall confer with his __________ prior to initiating the RPO process. The ___________ shall notify the on-call RPU member, via the Investigative PECO, to assist with the RPO process.

Answer 3

supervisor

Question 4

RPO Third Party Transfers of Firearm(s) and/or Ammunition

The officer shall have the third party complete a __________________ prior to transferring any firearm and/or ammunition. If the third party refuses to sign this affidavit or it cannot be verified at the time of the impending transfer that the person is legally able to take the items, the officer shall not transfer any firearm and/or ammunition and these items should be taken to the Property & Evidence Facility.

Answer 4

Risk Protection Order Third Party Transfer Affidavit Form (P-0673)

Question 5

The primary officer shall complete an Incident Report or a Field Investigative Report, which must include:
The letters ______ placed on the first line of the narrative

Answer 5

“RPO”

Question 6

Criminal Offenses Pursuant to RPOs

1. Violation of an RPO

Answer 6

a. A subject commits a third-degree felony of violation of an RPO if he/she:
(1) Has been served with an RPO; and
(2) Purchases, possesses, or receives any firearm(s) and/or ammunition..

For an officer to have probable cause to arrest a subject for a violation of an RPO, the officer must have confirmed, via the Identification Unit, the RPO is valid and has been served to the subject.

Question 7

All subjects arrested for criminal offenses pursuant to an RPO shall be interviewed by an _____detective unless they refuse to participate or are otherwise unable to participate in the interview.

Answer 7

RPU

Question 8

All RPO surrender of firearm(s) and/or ammunition not transferred to a third party shall be submitted to the ______________________ under the RPO property classification.

Answer 8

Property & Evidence Facility