Arrest Procedures and declaration of arrest

Question 1

The District Attorney will review all cases submitted for ________ _______ and ________ ________.

Answer 1

probable cause, double jeopardy

Question 2

The District Attorney will ultimately file charges on ALL __________ offenses.

Answer 2

appropriate

Question 3

DOA: shall contain

Answer 3

1) probable cause 2) elements of the crime 3) suspects actions constituting the charge

Question 4

In the City of Las Vegas, all appropriate ___________ charges will be reflected for each arrest.

Answer 4

misdemeanor

Question 5

In the county, ___________ ________ will be limited to the SINGLE most serious offense and generally will NOT be combined with a F or GM arrest.

Answer 5

misdemeanor arrests

Question 6

No Charges Filed Procedure- If the arrest does not meet all the necessary requirements, the charges can be released by filing for an ____.

Answer 6

NCF

Question 7

No Charges Filed Procedure- NCF must be done within __ hours of the time of arrest in the field (prior to the submission of the arrest info to the DA) otherwise the release must be coordinated directly with the DA’s office

Answer 7

48

Question 8

No Charges Filed Procedure- SUPERVISOR- If the subject is booked into ______ and DOES NOT MEET the above criteria (i.e. No PC), he/she will; a. Completes LVMPD 57 Prisoner Release Form b. Faxes a copy to Detention Records c. Forwards original to Detention Records via 1000 mile d. Contacts Detention Records and verifies that the prisoner release form was received and provides CCDC Records the signing supervisors name and P#

Answer 8

ccdc

Question 9

No Charges Filed Procedure- SUPERVISOR (or above) Reviews completed ______ _______ for: a. PC established b. Elements of crime c. Applicability of any crime charged d. Presence of any additional evidence to support the allegation

Answer 9

arrest reports

Question 10

PROCEDURE- Suspects will NOT be booked for any misdemeanors when being booked for any F or GM with the exceptions of: (3)

Answer 10

1. Crimes against the officer 2. When arrest is mandated by statute ( 409/417) 3. If the misdemeanor charge lead to the search leading to a F or GM

Question 11

SUPERVISOR- Determines that all connecting reports have been submitted and/or completed. Ensures all hand written, connecting reports are _________ together

Answer 11

fastened

Question 12

SUPERVISOR- Marks “_________” and signs the CASE/ARREST Form if the F or GM meets all the requirements listed above.

Answer 12

approved

Question 13

SUPERVISOR- Reviews case/arrest and connecting reports for screening process, for completeness and ensures that it is attached to the top of the arrest package and completes the ______ ______.

Answer 13

lower section

Question 14

SUPERVISOR- Reviews DOA for :

Answer 14

a. sufficient justification for multiple charges on F or GM arrests b. sufficient PC c. adequate explanation of the actions of the defendant constituting the charge; each element of the crime is sufficiently addressed d. Quality of the report

Question 15

TCR: When there is more than one offense alleged in the county:

Answer 15

1) requests approval from supervisor 2) Initials and P# of supervisor on TCR and other reports

Question 16

Warrantless Felony or GM arrests will be limited to the _____ ________ _______ arising from a single set of circumstances

Answer 16

most serious charges

Question 17

4) Officers MAY after notification and approval of a watch commander exercise discretion regarding continuing with the booking process if it has been determined the arrestee needs medical assistance. That determination is made by booking sgt and CCDC medical services vendor.

Answer 17

a) If an officer chooses not to book an arrestee, they MAY call for private medical transportation. Officers will not make the decision to release the arrestee without ensuring that the arrestee has been provided an option for obtaining medical care.
B) If medical condition is not life threatening, the officer MAY transport the arrestee to the hospital or ER and release them to the care of the hospital personnel. WILL not just drop off the subject at the front door.
C) The officer MAY cite the arrestee prior to releasing them to medical personnel or the officer will submit for an arrest warrant before end of shift.
D) If an arrestee signs against medical advice with medical personal they may leave and the officer WILL NOT interfere.

Question 18

6) Supervisor will review DOA for

Answer 18

• Sufficient justification for multiple charges on felony or gross misd. Arrests
• Sufficient probable cause
• Adequate articulation of the actions of the defendant constituting the charge. Each element of the crime must be clearly stated and supported by facts.
• Quality of the report.
• For felony and gross misd arrests, reviews LVMPD 124 for completeness, ensure it is attached to the top of the AR package and completes the lower portion

Question 19

7) 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 19

• Crime against an officer
• DV or driving on a revoked license
• Any violent crime against a person with significant injury
• Any violent crime involving the use of a deadly weapon
• Sex assault
• Kidnapping