Misc 2 Flashcards
Warrantless felony or gross misdemeanor arrests will be limited to the most serious charge(s) arising from a single set of circumstances, with the exception of violent crimes, for which charges WILL be combined. In Clark County, misdemeanor arrests will be limited to the single most serious offense and generally will not be combined with a felony or gross misdemeanor arrest.
Warrantless felony or gross misdemeanor arrests will be limited to the most serious charge(s) arising from a single set of circumstances, with the exception of violent crimes, for which charges will be combined. In Clark County, misdemeanor arrests will be limited to the single most serious offense and generally will not be combined with a felony or gross misdemeanor arrest.
Where can an arrestee who needs medical attention be released to?
Officers will not release arrestees anywhere other than CCDC (booked or released to private medical transportation), Las Vegas City Jail, Henderson Jail or a hospital or emergency room.
When can a suspect be booked for felony and misdemeanors?
Suspects may be booked for a misdemeanor (combined with a felony or gross misdemeanor) when it is the charge that results in a search leading to a felony or gross misdemeanor arrest. (For example, if a suspect is arrested for Disturbing the Peace and a subsequent search incident to arrest reveals Possession of a Controlled Substance. In this case, the suspect can be booked for the felony and misdemeanor)
What must an officer do if wanting to book on additional charges that are not violent crimes?
In Clark County, where more than one offense is alleged, request approval of the authorizing supervisor to book on additional charges (with the exception of violent crimes) and list those approved charges on the TCR. The initials and P Number of the supervisor granting approval will be noted on the TCR and in all subsequent reports.
What will supervisor check Declarations of Arrest for?
Sufficient justification for multiple charges on felony or gross misdemeanor 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.
What crimes can an arrestee not be released for? (6)
Crime(s) against an officer.
Domestic violence or driving on a DWI revoked license or any other charge where arrest is mandated by statute.
Any violent crime against person with significant injury.
Any violent crime involving the use of a deadly weapon.
Sexual Assault.
Kidnapping.
What is an arrest according to policy?
An arrest is a SHOW OF AUTHORITY by an officer, in words or actions or both, that would cause a reasonable person to think they were being deprived of their liberty more than temporarily and involves either:
SUBMISSION by the subject to the officers shows of authority
AN ACTUAL PHYSICAL TOUCHING that places the subject under the control of the officer
What crimes will an officer make an arrest for?
All Felony and Misdemeanor battery acts constituting Domestic Violence; traffic offenses which are classified as DUI; Felony hit and run; homicide by vehicle; protective order violations
What crimes MAY an officer make an arrest for?
Crimes (Felony, Gross misdemeanor, Misdemeanor) that have been committed in the officer’s presence;
Felony or Gross misdemeanor not committed in the officer’s presence when the officer has probable cause that the crime was committed, and the specific person committed it;
any person who a police officer has PC to believe is about to commit a Felony crime;
Juvenile Misdemeanor not committed in the officer’s presence;
traffic offenses delineated in NRS 484 other than DUI; battery between siblings, cousins, or current roommates (not Domestic violence)
What is the procedure for making an arrest (taking into custody)?
use only a reasonable amount of force to make the arrest; restrain the arrestee by handcuffing their hands behind the back, unless handicapped, obese, or other physical reasons;
inform the suspect that they are under arrest and name the criminal offense or cause for arrest;
search the arrestee for weapons and instruments or fruits of the crime that are upon their person and or within their immediate control;
if interrogation is to follow, give the arrestee the Miranda warning beforehand;
protect and safeguard the arrestee and personal property; transport the arrestee to the appropriate detention facility; complete arrest procedures
When can officers make a probable cause warrantless arrest for a battery offense not constituting domestic violence?
- If officers develop probable cause for a suspect who is on scene during their investigation: A battery not constituting domestic violence must have been committed within the preceding 24 hours.
- If officers develop probable cause for a suspect who is not on scene during their investigation (e.g., fled before police arrived): A battery not constituting domestic violence must have been committed within the preceding seven days.
What are the domestic violence relationships?
Spouse or former spouse, any other person to whom the person is related by blood or marriage, any other person with whom the person has had or is having a dating relationship, any other person with whom the person has a child in common, the minor child of any of those persons, the person’s minor child or any other person who has been appointed the custodian or legal guardian for the person’s minor child: Siblings with custodial relationship
What crimes will an officer notify a supervisor if they occur between people with a domestic relationship?
Felony domestic violence has occurred.
A law enforcement employee of any agency is involved as a suspect or victim.
Parties involved are believed to be a pimp and prostitute.
A suspect under arrest has a previous conviction for domestic violence and is in possession of a firearm and/or ammunition.
A mutual arrest is considered
Officers may complete a citizen’s citation or citizen’s arrest for all other misdemeanor acts constituting domestic violence(excluding battery) not committed in their presence. I.E. allegations of trespassing, petit larceny, and destruction of private property
What domestic violence related crimes will FJC investigate?
Domestic battery by strangulation.
Domestic battery with a deadly weapon, including shooting-related charges (i.e., discharging a firearm at/into an occupied structure or vehicle). The intended victim must have a relationship with the suspect as defined in NRS 33.018.
Assault domestic violence with use of a deadly weapon.
Domestic battery (third offense).
Domestic battery with prior felony convictions. The prior felony conviction must be a domestic violence offense.
What domestic violence crimes will be investigated by PD/area command?
Domestic battery (first or second offense).
Domestic violence where the offense of coercion is the only felony crime.
Misdemeanor domestic violence that is coupled with a non-domestic violence felony crime (e.g., burglary or grand larceny).
Domestic violence where the enhancement is based solely on the victim being pregnant.
Domestic-related kidnapping
What is a collision?
An occurrence in which a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, bicycle, road debris, or stationary object such as a tree, pole, or building resulting in bodily injury, a complaint of bodily injury, death of a person, or results in the total damage to any vehicle or item of property to an apparent extent of $750 or more.
What is a traffic incident?
A separate category from a collision, is an occurrence in which a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, bicycle, road debris, or stationary object such as a tree, pole, or building not resulting in bodily injury, a complaint of bodily injury, death of a person, or results in the total damage to any vehicle or item of property to an apparent extent of less than $750.
What will an officer do immediately after a vehicle collision?
Stop at the scene of the collision and render aid to any person injured.
Notify the Communications dispatcher.
Notify their immediate or on-duty supervisor as soon as practical. If physically unable, then the Communications dispatcher will assist.
Notify a training instructor or training supervisor of all collisions that occur during training.
Prior to moving any vehicle involved in a collision, notify the responding supervisor and/or Traffic Bureau unit.
Prior to the end of shift, report the details of the collision via the Collision Report in Blue Team.
If applicable, ensure the BWC is activated and uploaded
What are supervisor responsibilities after a vehicle collision?
If a commissioned supervisor, respond and conduct preliminary investigation.
If the collision involves any other citizen vehicle, non-motorist, significant property damage, PIT, blocking, VCT, or ramming, request a Traffic Bureau unit to respond.
If the collision only rises to the level of an incident and no other citizen vehicle or non-motorist was involved (i.e., LVMPD property vs. LVMPD property, single vehicle damage on- or off-road [i.e., rim damage, oil pan, etc.]; or single vehicle vs. private property [i.e., rock, pole, structure, etc., with minor or no apparent damage]), complete and submit an LVMPD 393 to the involved member’s bureau/area commander.
Ensure that a Check Ride Report (LVMPD 461) is completed on the involved member and forward a copy to the VCB and Advanced Officer Skills Training (AOST) for entry in the member’s UMLV training record. Completion of this check ride will be documented in UMLV, and a copy forwarded to the VCB.
Ensure the involved member completes a Collision Report in Blue Team or memo as required.
Direct the involved member to contact the Litigation Section with any inquiries
When is LVMPD 393 (Supervisor’s Report of Department Vehicle Incident) used?
- Visible damage is apparently minor (small dents/scratches, undercarriage damage).
- No injuries or claimed injuries.
- No other citizen vehicle or non-motorist involved.
- Minor damage to private property.
- Training collisions with minor injuries or minor to moderate damage.
When is LVMPD 42 (Department Vehicle Incident Report) used?
- Visible damage is apparently minor (small dents/scratches, undercarriage damage).
- No injuries or claimed injuries.
- Involves citizen vehicle or non-motorist involved.
- Training collision with serious injury or death or major property damage.
When is NHP 5 (State of Nevada Traffic Collision Report) used?
- Moderate to minor damage (damage is apparently more than minor).
- Any injury or claimed injuries.
What is the supervisor reponse to an incident and not a collision?
If determined to be an incident and no other citizen vehicle or non-motorist was involved (i.e., LVMPD property vs. LVMPD property, single vehicle damage on or off road [i.e., rim damage, oil pan, etc.]; or single vehicle vs. private property [i.e., rock, pole, structure, etc. with minor or no apparent damage]), complete and submit the LVMPD 393 to the involved member’s bureau/area commander.
What does SARA stand for?
SCANNING, ANALYSIS, RESPONSE, and ASSESSMENT
