Upon arrival, the DRE will conduct a preliminary examination of the subject to determine if signs of intoxication exist that justify an evaluation. 5. b. Employees will not turn in an OPD Form 158A to their regular timekeeper. 2. Specific fashion, color and styles are not mandated but should be conservative in nature. 3. Tested drugs returned from the testing lab will be sealed by the testing lab or by the EPU upon their return prior to storage at CPHQ. 1. Crime Stoppers also accepts tips and offers enhanced rewards for information leading to arrests related to the following crimes, in an effort to reduce violent crime: homicides, felony assaults/shootings, gun crimes, bank robberies, and pharmaceutical robberies (the robbery of scheduled drugs). Officers will notify their supervisor who will notify the Consulate. Because of problems caused by placing evidence resulting from alcohol- related arrests in area assembly property drop boxes, open alcohol containers will not be placed into EPU. If corrections are necessary, officers can use liquid correction fluid (white-out) to make the correction. When there are multiple counts of the same charge, up to four (4) charges may be included by checking one (1) box and writing three (3) additional charges in the Other boxes. 4. 3. Officers who plan to fly armed must complete the TSA required Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed training offered by the OPD Training Unit. (6) What did the canine do when the suspect was found? Previous OPD General Orders include #72-94 and #19-00. Just ask to talk to a staff in the Missing Youth Services Program and we will be glad to assist you however we can. 1. Survivors will remember the words of the notification for the rest of their lives. 1. 5. Officers who have between seven (7) and fourteen (14) years of service may wear powder blue cloth double chevrons sewn one (1") inch below the OPD shoulder patches and centered on the left and right sleeves of the Standard Duty Uniform and authorized outerwear. A. Assemble packets for forwarding in the following order: NOTE: Packets must be made for each suspect that is booked. The previous OPD Information Order is #353-97. If the arresting officer is not of the same sex as the subject, then they will request the assistance of an officer or DCDC employee who is of the same sex as the subject to obtain the specimen. The Chief of Police or their designee will determine the need for the officer to fly armed based on one of the following criteria: 1. A. The Omaha Police Department was heavily involved in the FBI's COINTELPRO operation, and using evidence from COINTELPRO, and from the confession of Duane Peak, Panthers David Rice (now known as Mondo we Langa) and Ed Poindexter were convicted for Minard's death and were both sentenced to life in prison. 1. When all or part of the evidence is an unopened alcohol container, the unopened container will be turned in as evidence and a Tracker entry will be made along with the other reports necessary to complete the arrest procedure. Super Citation Procedures for Criminal Offenses. It is the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) to use the most efficient and effective process to make an arrest. A. Super Citations: 20 each (for criminal and traffic offenses). A blood test will be given if the breath testing equipment is not available or if, due to injuries or another health condition, a breath test cannot be given. As a last resort, a unit lieutenant may be called at home. Nebraska Legislation Adult Protective Services Act. 1. Not all states may have the information available via NCIC at the time of booking. 4. Due to the unique nature of Air Support officers duties, the carrying or availability of mandatory Duty Gear and Companion Equipment will be determined by the Air Support Unit commander. D. The officer will then make a careful search of the scene for any possible damaged or broken parts left at the scene, which may have come from the run vehicle. Missing Youth Services - Project Harmony Tips that have led to the arrest of a suspect will be documented as Cleared by Arrest in the TipSoft Account for the disposition. [4], On March 21, 2013, while responding to a parking complaint, an Omaha policeman punched a man named Octavius Johnson and threw him to the ground by his neck. The Lieutenant or their designee will: (1) Check the sworn employees uniform, firearm(s), ammunition, companion equipment, and duty gear during semi-annual unannounced inspections and complete OPD Form 1 for officers and sergeants. Trucks having at least two (2) axles and six (6) tires. The Bicycle Patrol Uniform is worn by bicycle certified officers due to their exposure to the elements and regular physical exertion. Interview victims, suspects, and any witnesses to the incident. E. It is critical that a copy of all felony reports and high profile Information Reports be delivered to CIB as soon as possible. e. Absence of or presence of any confusing signs or other traffic conditions which contributed to the accident. A. CALEA Accreditation standards 55.2.6 and 81.2.11 are relevant to this policy. A. 3. 7. Court Orders for the release of property will be limited to replevin actions against the City of Omaha for the return of property. F. When the driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident refuses to give information to the investigating officer, the appropriate enforcement action will be taken. b. b. 3. The officer has reasonable grounds to believe that: a. J. a. 2. d. All undershirts must be purchased at officers own expense. Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski 1 language Read Edit View history Tools Jason Anthony Jolkowski (June 24, 1981 - disappeared June 13, 2001) is an American man from Omaha, Nebraska who went missing while walking towards his former high school to meet a co-worker for a ride to work. Officers will stay with the survivor until the support person arrives. H. OPD Crime Lab Unit employees are called to all crime scenes when there is a possibility of obtaining latent fingerprints or where photographs or other evidence collection is required. I found out that my foster son is going to have a forensic interview here at Project Harmony soon. Read the copy of the warrant to the arrestee. Vulnerable Adult: An adult eighteen (18) years of age or older who appears or is known to be substantially mentally or physically impaired to the extent that independent living or self-care is questionable. Exceptionally Cleared: A suspect has been identified and a location is known, but the suspect has not been arrested due to outside circumstances, such as the suspects death, extradition has been denied, the victim has refused to cooperate in the prosecution, or other such circumstances. NOTE: Exceptions to the wearing of mandatory issued Mounted Patrol Uniform items for specific events and/or conditions may be authorized by the Southeast Precinct Captain, or designee. Stamp the original lab results report as an Original.. 2. The OPD will enforce the NRS 60-6,211.01 through 60-6,211.04 designed to deter minors from drinking and driving. Periodically, the Chief of Police may allow the production of commemorative Omaha Police Department badges. A. Omaha Municipal Codes 6-74 and 6-159 are referenced in this policy. V. Circumstances Requiring Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Evaluation. The decision to suspend property damage accident investigation during inclement weather may be made by a command officer with the rank of Lieutenant or above from the Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) after conferring with all other on-duty UPB Lieutenants as well as the 911 Communications Department Supervisor. 1. If there is a doubt in the officer's mind whether they should or should not give the Miranda Warnings, the officer will advise the person of the Miranda Warnings. The Chief of Police has authorized the following deviations from the Mayoral Executive Order: 1. Obtain information from victims, family, and witnesses as to where the offender might have gone. I. D. The Deputy Chief of the Police Services Bureau is responsible for quarterly reporting that will be provided to the Commission regarding summary data for all traffic stops. NOTE: If all attempts are unsuccessful, Front Desk personnel will call the Senior Chaplain at home or work, and the Senior Chaplain will accept responsibility for the assignment. A. A copy of the Felony Wanted Cancellation (OPD Form 208). Discretion will be employed in the use of City-issued cellular telephones both on and off duty. 3. The UPB lieutenant must notify the original caller of the circumstances. Failure to report such conduct may result in discipline up to and including termination. (2) Place TWO (2) packets and a completed Felony Arrest Packet Check-Off Sheet (OPD Form 4) in the Felony Arrest Packet mail tray. Beards and goatees will not be allowed. No more than two rings may be worn at any time. 11. This will be decided on a case-by-case basis. If armed, officers must have their badge and identification card readily available on their person, except when acting in an official undercover capacity. The program will NOT accept incomplete information. Relevant CALEA Accreditation standards include the following: 42.1.3, 42.1.4, 42.2.1, 42.2.2, and 82.3.5. Officers will exercise individual discretion and will consider the elements of the violation, the severity of the violation, and the totality of the circumstances, as well as the below-listed Aggravating Circumstances and/or Mitigating Factors, when they determine whether a Courtesy Citation or Super Citation is issued to traffic law violators. b. Command approval is required for physical booking. Organizational Equipment lost during the employee's career due to a policy violation must be replaced at the employee's expense. a. (b) There was no interference with other uninvolved traffic. Officers must maintain their current Authorized Police Badge for use with the uniform. (1) When the long sleeve Standard Duty Uniform shirt is worn with an open collar, visible black undershirts will have the letters OPD embroidered just to the left of center on the collar of the neck. A. Real Evidence: Real evidence is furnished by objects which speak for themselves and require no explanation, only identification (e.g., bloody shirt, handgun, etc.). Officers will take the utmost care to closely monitor suspects at all times. b. Bears distributed by the Neighborhood Services Unit will be kept in designated vehicles of unit officers as follows: 1. On rare occasions, CIB detectives and UPB officers may encounter serious crimes against person or property cases where no crime scene can be found or where no evidence can be collected. Relevant CALEA Accreditation Standards include the following: 1.2.5 and 61.1.3. C. Any child who needs medical attention may be removed from the scene and taken to an emergency hospital. a. Officers will document the medical professionals information completely so they may be properly subpoenaed into court if necessary. This list is not all-inclusive. All OPD Form 158As will be sent directly to the OPD Human Resources Unit. A. 3. Nearly just as many have been cleared. If an officers duties require public interaction, they will be assigned a partner who shall accompany the officer subject to a Domestic Violence Protection Order at all times outside a police facility. 2. 2. Stars are worn to signify different levels associated with the ribbon. The Precinct Lieutenant will then coordinate arrangements for the assignment with the appropriate Sergeant. Turn off any electrical switches on the damaged vehicle to reduce fire hazards. The rifle will be equipped with a sling. A. All persons transported by the holder of a provisional operators permit or a school permit must use the vehicles occupant protection system. The Authorized Police Badge is the raised shield badge issued to sworn employees by the Omaha Police Department as Organizational Equipment. 3. C. Foreign Nationals are NOT entitled to consular notification if they are detained only momentarily (i.e. A. NRS 28-901 through 28-934, and 29-402.02 are referenced in this policy.
