Arrests without warrants policy.

Question 1

An officer may make an arrest without a warrant for :

• Crimes (Felony, gross misdemeanors and misdemeanors) which have been committed in the officer’s presence.
• ____1_____.
• Any person which a police officer has probable cause to believe is about to commit a felony crime.
• ___2____.
• Traffic offenses delineated in NRS, Chapter 484, and
• ____3______.

Answer 1

1. Felonies and gross misdemeanors not committed in the officer’s presence when the officer has reasonable belief (probable cause) that the crime was committed and the specific person committed it.
2. Juvenile misdemeanors NOT committed in the offer’s presence.
3. Domestic Violence.

Question 2

What four elements must exist for an arrest to take place are: (4)

Answer 2

1. A show of authority by an officer in words or actions or both which
2. Would cause a reasonable person to think that they were being deprived of their liberty more that temporarily and either,
3. Submission by the subject to the officer’s show of authority, or
4. an actual physical touching which places the subject under the control of the officer.

Question 3

If an arrested person requests that all or part of their personal property be released to a third part ad the officer can safely accommodate the arrestee, what should be done? (4)

Answer 3

1. All property must be documented on a Property Report.
2. The name of the third party, contact number ad signature should be noted in the “Circumstances section” acknowledging the receipt of property.
3. The officer must ensure the arrestee signs the Owners Signature portion of the report.
4. The officer will request the presence of a supervisor , for cash being released valuing over $100 or for non-cash property being released valuing over $250.