Use of Discretion SOG 101.4 (SGT/2015)

Question 1

Mandatory arrests?

Answer 1

-shall arrest any warrant and some Adult Abuse

Question 2

Arresting injured suspects?

Answer 2

-officers should avoid arresting any person that requires medical treatment

Question 3

Seatbelt violations as RS for a car stop?

Answer 3

seat belt violations are not good enough to stop a car

Question 4

-Arrest for traffic violations only occur when:

Answer 4

• DWI
  
  • DWLR/DWLS with prior convictions
• statements are made they don’t intend to honor court appearance (shall be approved by field supervisor)

Question 5

Officers dispose of summons?

Answer 5

no PD employee shall dispose of municipal traffic summons

Question 6

Officer discretion in handling CFS?

Answer 6

officers have the discretion of handling CFS in whatever manner they feel will most appropriately resolve the call (keeping in mind: SOG, current procedures, law, supervisory guidance)

Question 7

Officer duties during a slow CFS period?

Answer 7

uncommitted time during a work shift will be used at their own discretion in furtherance of the goals of the SPD

Question 8

Offer referrals to other agencies?

Answer 8

when a referral to another agency is appropriate, the officer should make every effort to facilitate the referral for the involved citizen