4.100 Arrest Procedures and Declaration of Arrest

Question 1

It is the policy of this department that warrantless felony or GM arrests will be limited to the most serious charges arising from a single set of circumstances, with the exception of _________, for which charges will be combined.

Answer 1

Violent crimes

Question 2

When an arrest is made on a local warrant, the DOA will serve as the arrest report, detailing the _____________- and reasonable cause that exists to believe the person arrested is the one named in the warrant.

Answer 2

Circumstances of the arrest

Question 3

Officers may, after notification and approval from who, exercise discretion regarding continuing with the booking process if it has been determined that an arrestee needs medical assistance.

Answer 3

Watch commander

Question 4

In cases where it is determined that an arrestee will be transported for medical assistance, either by private transportation or by the officer, the officer may ________________ prior to releasing them to medical personnel or the officer will ________________ before the end of shift.

Answer 4

may cite the arrestee

submit for an arrest warrant

Question 5

Officers will not release an arrestee anywhere other than:

Answer 5

CCDC (booked or released to private medical transportation), Las Vegas City Jail, Henderson jail, or a hospital or emergency room

Question 6

In CLV, suspects may be booked for all appropriate offenses. Arrestees will not be booked for any misdemeanors when being booked for felony or GM except in what circumstances?

Answer 6

1. Suspects committing a crime(s) against an officer may be booked on those offenses in addition to any other offense(s)
2. When an arrest is mandated by statute for certain misdemeanors (i.e., 417, driving on revoked license)
3. Suspects may be booked for a misdemeanor (combined with a felony or gm) when it is the charge that results in a search leading to a felony or gm arrest (ex. arrested for DOC, SITA leads to 446 suspect can be arrested for both).
4. Charges will be combined for suspects being booked on one or more violent crimes.

Question 7

In Clark County, where more than one offense is alleged, request approval from who to book on additional charges (with the exception of violent crime)?

Answer 7

The authorizing supervisor

The initials and P# of the supervisor granting approval will be noted on the TCR and in all subsequent reports.

Question 8

In the absence of the officer’s immediate supervisor, the arresting officer will have the AR Package reviewed by who?

Answer 8

The shift lieutenant.

Question 9

Supervisor will review the DOA for what?

Answer 9

1. Sufficient justification for multiple charges on felony of GM arrests
2. Sufficient PC
3. Adequate articulation of the actions of the defendant constituting the charge. Each element of the crime must be stated and supported by facts
4. Quality of the report

Question 10

When contacted by an arresting officer regarding releasing an arrestee to medical personnel, the supervisor will ensure the arrestee is not released from custody if what charges are applicable?

Answer 10

1. Crimes against an officer
2. DV or driving on a DWI revoked license or any other charge where it is mandated by statute
3. Any violent crime against a person with significant injury
4. Any violent crime involving the use of a deadly weapon
5. Sexual assault
6. Kidnapping

Question 11

NCF must be done within how long, otherwise the release must be coordinated directly with the DA, as the authority to release is out of the control of LVMPD.

Answer 11

48 hours

Question 12

In Clark County, ____________ arrests will be limited to the single most serious offense and generally will not be combined with a felony or GM arrest.

Answer 12

Misdemeanor

Question 13

In the City of Las Vegas, ____________________ will be reflected for each arrest.

Answer 13

All appropriate misdemeanor charges

Question 14

The DOA must be completed ____________________. All other pertinent reports connected to the arrest will be completed before the officer secures shift.

Answer 14

During the booking process.

Question 15

_____________ are responsible for ensuring the reports are completed and the quality of the report is acceptable.

Answer 15

Shift supervisors

Question 16

If the determination is made to arrest, book the arrestee into the appropriate detention facility for _________________ or __________________, with the exception of _______________, for which charges will be combined.

Answer 16

the most serious felony or GM offense(s) or the single most serious misdemeanor offense (in Clark County)

Violent crimes

Question 17

If an arrestee signs an Against Medical Advice form with paramedics or medical personnel, __________________, ____________________.

Answer 17

They may leave, and the officer will not interfere

Question 18

If the officer chooses not to book the arrestee, they may call for private medical transportation via ambulance. Officers ____________ make the decision to release the arrestee without ensuring the arrestee has been provided an option for obtaining medical care.

Answer 18

Will not

Question 19

If an officer decides to transport an arrestee to a hospital or emergency room, can the arrestee be dropped off at the front door?

Answer 19

No, they must release the arrestee to the care of hospital personnel.

Question 20

The ________ must have an original signature on the first and second copies.

Answer 20

TCR

Question 21

Arrests will not be routinely NCF’d from the ___________________________.

Answer 21

Las Vegas City Detention Center

Question 22

In the absence of the officer’s immediate supervisor, the officer will have the AR Package reviewed by the shift lieutenant. If the shift lieutenant is not available, the AR Package must be reviewed by any
available

Answer 22

Community Policing, Tourist Safety, or Investigative Services Division supervisor (as appropriate to the arresting officer’s chain of command).