General Order 1.4 : Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid Flashcards
IMPD shall provide reasonable assistance to who?
Any law enforcement agency, federal, state or municipal
Disaster
An occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or
property resulting from any phenomenon or human act.
Primary jurisdiction for officers of the IMPD shall be in the boundaries of what?
City of Indianapolis/Marion County
Primary responsibility for law enforcement services lies within what?
The respective police department of the jurisdiction
IMPD may provide law enforcement services within a municipality in what three ways?
- Contract
- Request
- In exigent circumstances justifying immediate action
Law enforcment assistance requested by a munc
Law enforcment assistance requested by a municipal aw enforcement agency shall be provided _________ and ___________
efficiently and expeditiously
The department is responsible for the enforcement of _______________ and ____________________ within its service area.
Indianapolis City Ordinances; Indiana State Statutes
What other agencies have jurisdictional authority within the boundaries of Marion County?
- Indiana State Police
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources (Law Enforcement Division)
- Federal Agencies
Federal Agencies that have enforcement powers by what?
Virtue of the United States Code
It is this department’s policy to offer to agencies with concurrent jurisdiction complete
____________________________ in the exercise of their authority within Marion County.
cooperation
Effective law enforcement and investigation of criminal activity is a cooperative effort within law enforcement agencies. T/F
True
What Indiana Code grants the Indiana State Police general law enforcement authority throughout the State of Indiana, including Marion County
IC: 10-11-2-21
State the Indiana Code and/or Section of the “Revised Code of the Consolidated City and County” that grants the IMPD general law enforcement authority.
IC 36-8-3-6; Section 279-102
Members of any department are not allowed to take enforcement of action in situations that occur in their presence within any municipality located in Marion County. T/F
False; Nothing prohibits members from taking enforcement action
What will the responding officer do when they are in a situation that questions jurisdictional authority within Marion County? (Also state what the officer can do if any attempt they make is not possible)
The officer will make every attempt to resolve the matter in the most professional manner possible.
If not possible, the matter will be turned over to an IMPD Supervisor for resolution.
What will not be jeopardized by the IMPD because of a jurisdictional dispute?
The public safety
Mutual aid is agreed upon by this department with other local departments utilizing current
Indiana law under what Indiana Codes?
IC 10-14-3
IC 10-14-5
IC 36-1-7-7
Who will request federal law enforcement agencies during disasters or states of emergencies?
The Mayor of the City of Indianapolis
