6/006.00 Arrest Procedures and Decleration of Arrest

Question 1

If medical staff at CCDC deems a subject needs medical attention prior to being booked, with supervisor approval discretion can be exercised regarding continuing the booking. If the officer decides not to book the arrestee, what steps should be taken?

Answer 1

• May call for private medical transportation via am balance
• Officers will not make the decision to release the arrestee without ensuring the arrestee has been provided an option for medical care
• If the medical condition is deemed non-life threatening the officer may transport the arrestee to a hospital or emergency room (must be released to the care of the hospital, not dropped off at the front door)
• The officer may cite the arrestee prior to release, or the officer will submit an arrest warrant prior to the end of shift

Question 2

If an arrestee is released to medical care prior to being booked, the officer may cite the subject, or __________________________.

Answer 2

-Submit an arrest warrant prior the end of shift

Question 3

If an arrestee has to be released prior to being booked for medical reasons, where can they be released?

Answer 3

• CCDC
• Las Vegas City Jail
• Henderson Jail
• Hospital
• Emergency Room

Question 4

If an arrestee has been rejected by CCDC medical staff, an ambulance shows up, and the subject signs an agreement against medical advise form, may the subject leave?

Answer 4

• Yes

- The officer will not interfere

Question 5

In the City of Las Vegas, suspects may be booked for all appropriate misdemeanor offenses. Arrestees will not be booked for any misdemeanors when they are being booked for felonies or gross misdemeanors except in what circumstances?

Answer 5

1. Suspects committing crimes against the officer may be booked in ADDITION to the other charges
2. When an arrest is mandated for certain misdemeanors (batt-dv, DUI)
3. When it is the charge that results in the search leading to a felony or gross misdemeanor arrest

Question 6

In the officer’s immediate supervisor’s absence, who will review the Arrest Report Packet?

Answer 6

• Shift lieutenant

- If lieutenant is unavailable, it can be reviewed by any available supervisor

Question 7

When a supervisor is contacted reference an officer releasing an arrestee to medical personnel, the supervisor will make sure the arrestee is not released for what charges? (6)

Answer 7

1. Crimes against an officer
2. DV or driving on DWI revoked, or other mandated by the state
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 8

No charges filed (NCF) will not be routinely done from which detention center?

Answer 8

Las Vegas Detention Center

Question 9

An NCF must be done within _____ hours of the time of the arrest in the field, otherwise the release must be coordinated directly with the district attorney’s office, as the authority to release is out of the control of the LVMPD.

Answer 9

48 hours

Question 10

The sergeant reviewing the arrest report must determine the validity of the arrest based on what? (3)

Answer 10

1. PC for each element of the crime charged
2. Applicability of the crime charged
3. Presence of any additional evidence to support the allegation (charge)

Question 11

What four things does a supervisor review a declaration arrest for?

Answer 11

1. Sufficient justification for multiple charges on felony or gross misdemeanor arrests
2. Sufficient probable cause
3. Adequate articulation of the actions of the defendant constituting the charge
   - each element must be clearly stated and supported by the facts
4. Quality of the report