Arrest Procedures

Question 1

(Arrest Procedures) Where can an Officer release a prisoner from custody after being arrested?

Answer 1

• CCDC
• LVCJ
• Henderson Jail
• Hospital
• Emergency Room

Question 2

(Arrest Procedures) If medical condition is non-life threatening, the officer may transport the arrestee to a hospital or emergency room, will the officer just drop of the arrestee at the front hospital door?

Answer 2

No

An officer MUST release the arrestee to the care of hospital personnel

Question 3

(Arrest Procedures) In cases where it is determined that an arrestee will be transported for medical assistance, either by private transportation or by an officer, how shall that officer un-arrest the subject?

Answer 3

• By issuing a citation

- Submitting an arrest warrant prior to the end of shift

Question 4

(Arrest Procedures) if the arrestee signs an ‘Against Medical Advise’ form, with the paramedics or medical personnel, they may leave and _________.

Answer 4

The officer will not interfere

Question 5

(Arrest Procedures) Who’s approval must an officer get where more than one offense is alleged?

Answer 5

Supervisor

Question 6

(Arrest Procedures) What (3) circumstances will suspects be booked and charged with misdemeanor charges along with felony/gross misdemeanor charges?

Answer 6

1. Suspect committed crimes against an officer
2. When the arrest is mandatory (domestic violence, revoke license)
3. The misdemeanor arrest lead to the felony/gross misdemeanor (search incident to arrest)

Question 7

(Arrest Procedures) In an absence of a supervisor to approve an arrest packet, prior to the end of shift, who will approve it?

Answer 7

Shift lieutenant

Question 8

(Arrest Procedures) What (4) things will a supervisor review a declaration of arrest for?

Answer 8

1. Sufficient justification for multiple charges on felony/gross misdemeanor arrest
2. Sufficient probable cause
3. Adequate articulation of the actions of the defendant constituting the charge
4. Quality of the report

Question 9

(Arrest Procedures) If an officer is wanting to release a suspect to medical personnel, what (6) charges will an arrestee NOT be released for?

Answer 9

1. Crimes against an officer
2. Domestic violence/driving on a revoke license (mandatory arrest)
3. Any violent crime against person with injury
4. Any violent crime involving a weapon
5. Sexual assault
6. Kidnapping

Question 10

(Arrest Procedures) What is the supervisor’s responsibility in reference to reviewing a Declaration of Arrest?

Answer 10

• Ensure the reports are completed

- The quality of the report

Question 11

(Arrest Procedures) An NCF must be done within ____ hours of the time of arrest in the field.

Answer 11

48 hours

Question 12

(Arrest Procedures) The officer will request the presence of a supervisor for cash being released valuing over $_______ or non-cash property being released valuing over $_____

Answer 12

$100 cash or $250 non-cash value
*All property will documented on a property report. Under ‘circumstance section’ the 3rd party’s info will be listed. The officer will ensure the owners signature portion is signed by the arrestee *