SOP 307.6 Military Deserters and AWOLS

Question 1

If a computer generated “hit” is received regarding a military deserter or one who is reported Absent Without Leave (AWOL), verify it by:

Answer 1

Telephoning (call collect) one of the following service representatives: US Army Deserter Information Point; US Navy Information Point; Marine Corps Commandment; MacDill Air Force Base Security Police

Question 2

If the “hit” is not confirmed as being active by one of the military service representatives:

Answer 2

Take no further action to apprehend the subject on the military warrant.

Question 3

If the “hit” is active, complete a Criminal Report Affidavit listing the offense or charge as __________. The words _______ will be placed in the space provided for the statute number.

Answer 3

1. Deserter or AWOL followed by the branch of service concerned, i.e., “Deserter – U.S. Army”
2. “Administrative Pick-up”

Question 4

On a CRA involving a military arrest for “AWOL” what needs to go in the probable cause section?

Note: Not necessary that the officer originate an offense report; however, a report number will be obtained regardless

Answer 4

Indicate that the pick-up was based on a military flyer or NCIC hit.

List the name & rank of the person confirming the hit.

If available, attach a copy of the hit if available to affidavit. If not, list the name and rank of the person who confirmed the warrant on the affidavit in the same manner as an officer would complete an affidavit for a warrant or capias