6006.00 ARREST PROCEDURES AND DECLARATION OF ARREST

Question 1

Felony or gross misdemeanor arrests will be limited to the most serious charge(s) arising from a single set of circumstances, with the exception of violent crimes, for which charges will be combined T/F?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In Clark County, misdemeanor arrests will be limited to the single most serious offense and generally will not be_________ with a felony or gross misdemeanor arrest.

Answer 2

combined

Question 3

In the City of Las Vegas (CLV), all appropriate misdemeanor charges will be reflected for each arrest T/F?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

DOA must be completed during the booking process, T/F?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Shift supervisors are responsible for ensuring the reports are completed and the quality of the report is __________.

Answer 5

acceptable

Question 6

Officers may, after notification and approval of a watch commander, exercise discretion regarding continuing with the booking process if it has been determined that the arrestee needs _______ assistance.

Answer 6

medical

Question 7

The determination that an arrestee needs medical assistance may be made by the booking sergeant with input medical services vendor T/F?

Answer 7

True

Question 8

If the officer chooses not to book the arrestee, they may call for private medical transportation via ambulance. Officers will not make the decision to release the arrestee _________ ensuring that the arrestee has been provided an option for obtaining medical care.

Answer 8

without

Question 9

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 cite the arrestee prior to releasing them to medical personnel or the officer will submit for an arrest ______ before the end of the shift.

Answer 9

warrant

Question 10

If the arrestee signs an Against Medical Advice form with the paramedics or medical personnel, they may ________ and the officer will not interfere.

Answer 10

leave

Question 11

Arrestees will not be booked for any misdemeanors when being booked for felony or gross misdemeanors except:

Answer 11

1. Crime against an officer
2. Mandated arrest, (417, DUI)
3. When the misdemeanor is the source of the felony. (Ex. PCS)

Question 12

In Clark County, where more than one offense is alleged, request approval of the authorizing supervisor to book on additional charges (with the exception of violent crimes) and list those approved charges on the TCR. The ________ and P Number of the supervisor granting approval will be noted on the TCR and in all subsequent reports.

Answer 12

initials

Question 13

As the Sgt. When contacted by an arresting officer regarding releasing an arrestee to medical personnel, ensure that the arrestee is not released from custody if the following charges are applicable:

Answer 13

1. Crime(s) against an officer.
2. Domestic violence or driving on a DWI revoked license or any other charge where arrest is mandated by statute.
3. Any violent crime against person with significant injury.
4. Any violent crime involving the use of a deadly weapon.
5. Sexual Assault.
6. Kidnapping.

Question 14

If the arrest does not meet all the necessary requirements, the charge(s) can be released by filing for NCF. Arrests will not be routinely NCF’d from the Las Vegas City Detention Center. NCF must be done within ____hours of the time of arrest in the field. Otherwise coordinate with the screening DA.

Answer 14

48hrs