lt_test_20230831224700 Flashcards
Civilian employees who are assigned to supervisory positions will exercise the same authority andresponsibility over their work area as that of
a sworn supervisor in the same capacity
Police Training Interns are civilian employees and will be assigned to
a police officer or sergeantfor supervision
Reserves are sworn voluntary personnel and will be assigned to
Sergeant for supervision.
To achieve effective direction, coordination, and control, the number of personnel under theimmediate control of a supervisor will not be
excessive.
Employees will obey the lawful orders of a supervisor including any order relayed from a
supervisor by an employee of the same or lesser rank
When an employee receives an order that conflicts with federal, state, or local laws or a previouslyissued order, the employee will
inform the supervisor of the conflict.
The supervisor will thenresolve the conflict in accordance with
all laws and Departmental or Divisional guidelines
________ will 1. Actively monitor, direct, and supervise employees of lesser rank to ensure the proper and efficient performance of their assigned duties.2. Assume command of any situation coming to the supervisor’s attention that requires hisinvolvement.G.O. 106 LINES OF AUTHORITY LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENTGENERAL ORDERS 106-3 LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT3. Respond to emergencies as necessary. The first supervisor on the scene of an emergencywill take charge and issue any commands necessary to bring the situation under control orcontainment as quickly as possible.4. Ensure that subordinates make all required reports promptly, accurately and completelyon proper forms.5. Ensure proper maintenance and care of Departmental property.6. Promptly obey orders of superiors and ensure that subordinates do the same.7. With the exception of supervisors of the rank of sergeant, appoint a supervisor of the nextlower rank to act in their place when they are absent from duty. A supervisor soappointed will have the same authority as the appointing supervisor. (A DivisionCommander may request another captain to act in his behalf when he is absent fromduty.) 8. When a supervisor appoints someone to act in his place he will designate an actingsupervisor through a memorandum to his supervisor, for distribution to supervisors andaffected employees and the Office of the Chief of Police, specifying:a) The person acting in his place;b) The duration
Police Supervisors
It shall be the duty of all ______, ______, and ________ to take corrective actionand submit a written report to an immediate supervisor whenever they learn throughpersonal observation or report, any violation of these General Orders, the DivisionalOperating Procedures, the L.R.P.D. Rules and Regulations, the Civil ServiceCommissions Rules and Regulations, the ordinances of the City of Little Rock, and/orlaws of the State of Arkansas or the United States by any employee of the Department.
commanders, supervisors, and officers
Should the violation involve an incident of a serious nature, the supervisor orcommanding officer detecting or notified of the violation shall
relieve the offender fromduty and take custody of any credentials and firearms issued by the Department
When a violation does not involve gross misconduct but could cause discredit to theDepartment or any member thereof, a report shall be made in writing setting out the
known facts of the case and an investigation initiated to determine the nature and degreeof the violation.
Minor violations which do not involve gross misconduct and which will not reflectdiscredit upon the Department, but which indicate a need for some form of disciplineand/or training, may be handled by the
offender’s commander or supervisor
Pursuant to the authority granted by the legislative body of the City of Little Rock, theChief of Police shall have the right to suspend any employee who may be under hisjurisdiction and control for
incompetence, neglect of duty, immorality, drunkenness, theimproper use of any substance that modifies behavior to the extent that it is noticeable oraffects job performance, or failure or refusal to obey orders given by proper authority orthe Orders, Rules and Regulations and directives promulgated by the Chief of Police.
In cases where circumstances indicate a violation of Federal Law has been committed the appropriate _______ will be notified.
Federal Agency
For the purposes of protecting life and property, officers shall always be considered ______ while in the City of Little Rock and shall be prepared to act any time circumstances indicate their services are required.
on duty
All officers shall perform their duties as required or directed by
law, departmental rule, policy, directive, or by order from a supervisory officer.
Pursuant to ACA 5-73-104 and 5-73-120, a law enforcement officer may carry and use weapons,
which would otherwise be illegal.
Sworn personnel shall not perform their duties in any manner that shall cause a suspect to be _____ or _____ to a crime.
coerced to admit or involuntarily confess
Little Rock Police Department personnel shall not cause any ___ in arraignment nor shall they fail to inform defendants of their rights against self-incrimination
unnecessary delay
Whenever a member of the Little Rock Police Department initiates a custodial interview of a suspect, the individual shall immediately be read _____ from the Little Rock Police Department form
“Miranda Warning”
What is: 1. You have the right to remain silent.2. Anything you say can and will be used against you in court.3. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him present with you while you are being questioned.4. If you can not afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any questioning at no cost to you, if you wish.5. You can decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions or make any statements
Miranda rights
What is:I have read the above statement of my rights and fully understand each and every right. No promises or threats have been made to induce me into making this statement. With full knowledge of my rights, I hereby waive those rights and agree to answer questions concerning the offense which I am suspected of committing
“Waiver of Rights”
An officer lawfully present in any place may, in the performance of their duties, stop and detain any person who they reasonably suspect is committing, has committed, or is about to commit a felony or a misdemeanor involving danger of forcible injury to persons or of appropriation of or damage to property, if such action is _______ either to obtain or verify the identification of the person or to determine the lawfulness of his conduct.
reasonably necessary
Officers may use such _______ as may be reasonably necessary under the circumstances to stop and detain any person for the purpose authorized
non deadly force
If an officer has detained a person he reasonably suspects is armed and presently dangerous to the officer or others, the officer or someone designated by him may search the outer clothing of such person and the immediate surroundings for, and ______ which may be used against the officer or others.
seize, any weapon or other dangerous thing
Whenever an officer has ________ to believe that any person found at or near the scene of a felony is a witness to the offense, he may stop that person.
reasonable cause
Such detention shall in all cases be reasonable and shall not exceed ____ minutes unless the person shall refuse to give such information, in which case the person, if detained further, shall immediately be brought before any judicial officer or Prosecuting Attorney to be examined with reference to his name, address, or the information he may have regarding the offense.
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A decision not to arrest when there are grounds to arrest is, at times, considered ________.
good law enforcement practice.
If an arrest is not made at the time of the offense, officers, if they find it necessary, may obtain a ______ against the offender at a later date.
warrant of arrest
Below are basis ______:a) The arrest would cause greater danger to the public than not attempting to arrest the offender.b) The arrest would cause harm to an offender who poses no threat of danger to the public; such as a juvenile offender whose wrong doing could best be handled by a warning or informal discussion with parents.c) The officer should always consider the seriousness of the offense and its consequences.d) Should any questions arise concerning a particular incident, the officer involved should confer with a supervisor.
Reasons not to arrest/Use of Discretion by Officers
It is a violation of 27-51-1603 if the operator of a motor vehicle who is under the age of ____ uses a wireless telephone for talking, typing, texting messages, email, or accessing the internet, and will be issued a warning for the first offense.
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It is a violation of 27-51-1604 if the operator of a motor vehicle who is at least ___, but under ___ yeas of age uses a wireless telephone for talking, typing, texting messages, email, or accessing the internet unless the operator is utilizing a hands free wireless phone, and will be issued a warning for the first offense
-18-21
A law enforcement officer may arrest a person without a warrant if the officer has reasonable cause to believe that such person has committed
a) A felony
b) A traffic offense involving
(1) Death or physical injury to a person
(2) Damage to property
(3) Driving a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or drug
c) Any violation related to Domestic Abuse
d) Any violation of law in the officer’s presence.
An arrest shall not be deemed to have been made on insufficient cause hereunder solely on the ground that the officer or private citizen is unable to determine the _____ which may have been committed.
particular offense
A ______ by an officer not personally possessed of information sufficient to constitute reasonable cause is valid where the arresting officer is instructed to make the arrest by a police agency which collectively possesses knowledge sufficient to constitute reasonable cause
warrantless arrest
Any law enforcement officer may arrest a person pursuant to a _____ in any county in the state.
warrant
An unsuccessful attempt to serve a warrant shall be documented on a ____ (LRPD 5600-141) and forwarded to the Warrants Unit.
Warrant Tracking Form
Upon making an arrest, an officer shall
a) Identify himself as such unless his identity is otherwise apparent;b) Inform the arrested person that he is under arrest; and,c) As promptly as is reasonable under the circumstances, inform the arrested person of the cause of arrest.
An officer in the field acting without a warrant who has reasonable cause to believe that a person has committed any misdemeanor may issue a _______ in lieu of arrest or continued custody.
citation
When a person is arrested for any misdemeanor, the ranking officer on duty at the place of detention to which the arrested person is taken may issue a ______ in lieu of continued custody.
citation
Any suspect arrested for an offense related to _____ _____will not be issued a Citation to Appear
domestic abuse
In the event that officers are called to respond to any educational institution where criminal allegations are made against school personnel, they shall immediately notify _____________.
their supervisor
Officers will notify __________ prior to the attempted service of a warrant on any school personnel currently on the property of an educational institution.
their supervisor
Except under __________ conditions, school personnel will not be arrested and/or forcibly removed from a classroom until a supervisor has arrived and evaluated the circumstances. If possible, an arrest will not be made in the presence of ___________.
-emergency-children
A __________ will be notified and will respond to the scene of any Little Rock school campus where felony criminal allegations are made against school personnel.
supervisor
An officer may conduct searches and make seizures without a ___________ or other color of authority if consent is given to the search or seizure.
search warrant
Prior to a search by consent, officers of the Little Rock Police Department will whenever possible have the person consenting to the search sign a Little Rock Police Department ______________.
Consent to Search Form
Wherever possible two __________ should witness consent, and a written report will immediately be prepared listing facts surrounding the verbal consent and any and all witness of the consent.
sworn officers
Consent to search a vehicle can only be given by its __________ or _________of its operation or contents at the time consent is given; and,
-owner-in apparent control
A consent given may be withdrawn or limited at any time prior to the completion of the search, and if so withdrawn or limited, the search under authority of the consent shall ______, or be restricted to the new limits, as the case may be.
cease
Things discovered and subject to seizure prior to consent withdrawal or imitation of consent shall _____ subject to seizure despite such change or termination of the consent.
remain
An officer who is making a lawful arrest may, without a search warrant, conduct a search of the person or property of the accused for the following purposes only:
- To protect the officer, the accused, or others;2. To prevent the escape of the accused3. To furnish appropriate custodial care if the accused is jailed; and/or,4. To obtain evidence of the commission of the offense for which the accused has been arrested or to seize contraband, the fruits of crime, or other things criminally possessed or used in conjunction with the offense.
When time, conditions, and circumstances permit a _______ will be obtained before continuing any strip or search or body cavity search.
search warrant
Search of an accused’s blood stream, body cavities, and subcutaneous tissues conducted incidental to arrest may be made only:
a) If there is a strong probability that it will disclose things subject to seizure and related to the offense for which the individual was arrested;b) If it reasonably appears that the delay consequent upon procurement of a search warrant would probably result in the disappearance or destruction of the objects of the search;c) If it reasonably appears that the search is otherwise reasonable under the circumstances of the case, including the seriousness of the offense and the nature of the invasion of the individual’s person.d) When the search pursuant to this section is conducted by a physician or a licensed nurse.
When a body cavity search is performed, the arresting officer must justify, in writing, the circumstances for the search. A ________ will be notified as soon as possible and the circumstances involving the search will be documented.
supervisor
If, at the time of arrest of a recent occupant of a vehicle, the arresting officer may ________ the vehicle if the arrestee is within __________ of the passenger compartment at the time of the search or if it is reasonable to believe that the vehicle contains things which are connected with the offense for which the arrest was made.
-search-reaching distance
Under these circumstances, the arresting officer may seize any things subject to seizure that are discovered during the course of the search.
Search and Seizure Incidental to Arrest
Under these circumstances, the arresting officer may seize any things subject to seizure that are discovered during the course of the search.
Search and Seizure Incidental to Arrest
The search of a vehicle pursuant to this section shall only be made contemporaneously with the arrest or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable.
Search and Seizure Incidental to Arrest
The arresting officer may search such premises or part thereof for such things, and seize any things subject to seizure, if at the time of arrest:
a) The accused is in or on premises, all or part of which he is apparently entitled to occupy; b) In view of the circumstances, the officer has reason to believe that such premises or part thereof contain things which are:(1) Subject to seizure;(2) Connected with the offense for which the arrest is made; and,(3) Likely to be removed or destroyed before a search warrant can be obtained and served.
Search of premises pursuant to this subsection shall only be made contemporaneously with the arrest, and search of building interiors shall only be made consequent upon an entry into the building made in order to affect an arrest therein.
Permissible Circumstances, Time and Scope
Things not subject to seizure which are found in the course of a search of the person of an accused may be taken from his possession if __________ for custodial purposes.
reasonable neccessary
A vehicle impounded in consequence of an arrest, or retained in official custody for other good cause, may be searched at such times and to such extent as is __________ for safekeeping of the vehicle and its contents.
reasonably necessary