Following the interview with Edwards, a consent search was conducted at Edward's residence. Communication between court personnel and OPD employees is imperative to this process. Paper Citations: Officers may void a paper citation before issuing the ticket by doing the following: 1. Previous OPD General Orders include #39-92, 16-07, and 62-14. B. Telephonic hearings may be continued, and the employee will save the exhibits that they have been mailed in Department of Motor Vehicle packets for use at the rescheduled hearing. 2. Each unit is responsible for the operational readiness of its assigned equipment. B. After hours by appointment only. 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. Body art that is deemed offensive, immoral, or presenting an unprofessional appearance, as deemed by a supervisor, will not be visible to the public. NOTE: Exceptions to the wearing of mandatory issued Motorcycle Patrol Uniform items for specific events and/or conditions may be authorized by the Traffic Unit commander. Items should not be collected unless there is probable cause to state the items are contraband or fruits of a crime, a tool used in the commission of a crime or instrument which could contain evidence of a crime. B. You are truly a rock star and a role model for me. The University of Nebraska student and waitress intended to tell him that she was pregnant, according to, then, Detective Eric Nordby, who is currently the Command Chief Warrant Officer for the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. (3) Optional issued Motorcycle Patrol Uniform items include: a. Motorcycle Patrol officers are authorized to wear certain items (such as sunglasses, OPD Baseball cap, and gloves) with the OPD issued Motorcycle Patrol Uniform. Previous OPD General Orders include the following: #57-90 and 38-14. B. The investigating unit or case officer will complete an OPD Form 200D and include the Tracker item number as well as the name, address and phone number of the owner of the property who will take custody of the property. Metal Sergeant rank insignia is not authorized for wear on outerwear. In determining whether a person is the primary aggressor, the officer will consider: 2. Previous OPD General Orders include #54-89, 60-97 and #27-14. C. Officers must qualify annually, at their own expense, with all backup firearms carried in an employment capacity. See Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM) Appendix B for a full description and depiction of each medal. Packages should be sealed to restrict access. Requirements of Nebraska Revised Statute (NRS) 60-6,267. 1. B. c. Officers with over twenty-one (21) years of service may wear powder blue double chevrons with two (2) powder blue stars located centered directly below the peak of the lowest chevron. It is preferable that the phone is packed with the battery removed. III. 2. Has a BAC equal to or greater than .08. A. The mourning band shall be worn over the Omaha Police badge, slanted from upper shoulder side to lower center of the chest side of the badge. a. K. If any one of the violations on a Super Citation may NOT be waived, then none of the violations may be waived. a. A. Officers are reminded to book large and/or extremely dirty items of property at the Police Impound Lot. The officer will attach all copies of the citation to the accompanying Continuation/Supplementary Report and/or Incident Report and submit to the Records Unit for processing. 1. Officers will adhere to the following guidelines when they use DV cameras: a. In these cases, officers will contact the CVSA Squad, Monday through Friday, during B and C Shifts. The OPD will retain the following data pursuant to NRS 20-504: 2. OPD officers may consider other law enforcement officers the same as OPD officers for Assault on an Officer, Obstructing a Peace Officer, and other such charges. This was a team from OPD, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the Douglas County Attorney's Office, crime labs and others that got the conviction for Jessica.". UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS OMAHA POLICE UNIFORM (RESCINDED). 2. If vehicles are immovable, the investigating UPB officer should contact the contract tow operator and arrange for removal of all cars blocking a traffic-way as expeditiously as practical. (2) The Domestic Violence Squad will email applicable photos to the prosecutor. 10. (2) The socks may have white soles providing that no white can be seen above the shoe top at any time. The EPU will determine which items in the EPU custody will be scheduled for sale at a Police Auction. Once reviewed and approved by a Captain, the original OPD Form 82A will be kept in the employees Command File and a copy will be given to the employee. The previous OPD General Order is #39-01. Any previous convictions will be documented with the dates on page 1 of OPD Form 26 (DUI Supplementary Report), and the printout will be attached for all felony arrests and any cases needing Traffic Unit follow-up. a. The company, corporation, and/or commercial unit which they are representing as an agent, if the arrest was not made for the theft of the personal property of a citizen. The Police Supply Unit will: 1. 9. 6. Previous General Orders include the following: General Orders #135-88, 5-09, 70-90, 3-10, 39- 11 and 23-13. 3. When an officer decides to remove an endangered child for their safety during the criminal investigation, the investigating officer will complete the following steps, in addition to completing an Incident Report (OPD Form 189): a. A. 5. a. a. A. These boxes are available in the main EPU booking area at CPHQ. Officers will not stop and wait near drinking establishments, observe the customers get into a vehicle, and then use this for probable cause to stop and arrest for suspicion of DUI. Front Desk personnel will contact the OPD Chaplain by cellular telephone (see Appendix A for the phone number). Allegations that are exactly balanced by denials are cases that would not be appropriate for misdemeanor warrant referral. Law enforcement officials also have benefited from information posted on social media concerning a persons recent whereabouts or last known contacts, said Bang of the Omaha Police Department. Employees should call the Small Business Assistant voicemail (the number is listed in the PPM Appendix A). A. In situations where continued proximity with arrestees may lead to disruption of booking operations, antagonism on the part of arrestees, or the arrestee is physically unruly, officers may immediately transfer arrestees into a temporary holding cell inside DCDC prior to the completion of the Off Street Booking Sheet.. Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) procedure (if certified). 2. Your husband was shot today and he died., c. Your father had a heart attack at work and he died.. A. H. The run vehicle, once located, should be checked for freshly damaged or repainted areas. The EPU will transport and maintain control of all auction items until the items are physically sold by the auctioneer. Further inform the subject that the citation is being issued in lieu of arrest and continued custody. However, due to delays/breakdowns in the system, updates are not always available. All Training Unit Instructors who attend an Academy Graduation will wear the Formal Duty Uniform. Investigations in Schools, Hospitals, and Daycare Centers. a. OPD Font Desk and Omaha/Douglas County Victim Assistance Unit Responsibilities. 2. For non-system involved youth (not involved with Juvenile Justice or the Child Welfare system), there was no service in place to identify and assess for victimization and they continued to be at high risk for violence and exploitation with many exhibiting multiple run incidents. ", NOTE: A "driver's license check" is not the same as a "complete data check.". 6. In all motor vehicle accidents involving OPD vehicles, no charges for moving violations or accident causing violations will be filed by the investigating officer at the scene, by either the issuance of a citation, or arrest and booking, except in the following situations: 2. The caller will be advised to contact the appropriate UPB Captain under whose supervision the originating officer works. c. The following Aggravating Circumstances and Mitigating Factors should be considered: (a) Significant interference with traffic occurred or another motorist was forced to take evasive action. (7) Did the suspect attempt to flee, strike, kick, or make sudden movements to avoid being bitten? Upon request of a Federal Law Enforcement Agent, officers will transport the arrest to Douglas County Detention Center (DCDC) and book the person under special agreement.. This policy is rescinded per General Order #39-12. The detention should be only long enough to accomplish the physical GSR testing and incidental questioning. F. It is sometimes effective to return to the scene on the following days at the same time as that of the original accident, and especially on the exact day and time of the following week, to attempt to find witnesses, e.g. Previous OPD Information Orders include the following: #287-93. 2. D. Shift assignment designation on all citations, both paper and electronic, is as follows: E. Court dates and times on Super Citations will be assigned as follows: 1. This could include adults who suffer mental illness, mental retardation, or senility. The wearing of body armor by CIB officers is mandatory when: a. E. The Police Supply Unit is responsible for the maintenance of accurate records of all Temporary Issue and Organizational Equipment issued directly to employees. (1) Officers may upgrade or purchase any plain black boot or shoe. D. Courtesy Citations are NOT appropriate for violations which have caused accidents. The OPD Evidence and Property Unit will: a. If OPD Front Desk employees are successful in contacting the Victim within the six (6) hour period, the completed OPD Form 135 will be placed in the Omaha/Douglas County Victim Assistance Unit mail tray at the OPD Front Desk. Made the traffic stop or had the initial contact with the arrested driver. The OPD uses the Tracker Evidence System (Tracker). Any person who is not an officer may, without a warrant, arrest any person, if a misdemeanor theft by unlawful taking or any felony has been committed and there are reasonable grounds to believe the person arrested is guilty of such an offense. The DCSO will provide a secure area within the DCSO facility for OPD employees to package the sample, complete a Tracker entry, and submit the sample and forms to the DCSO Crime Lab. C. Flashlight Carrier Ring - Standard Flashlight. This section does not apply to accident scenes requiring primary investigation from the Accident Investigations Squad which should be preserved and traffic re-routed for safety. 5. Controlled substances and drug paraphernalia will be incinerated or destroyed. This process does not always involve a voluntary committal, and it is an alternative to committal at a mental hospital when a person is not an active danger to themselves or to another but is mentally impaired to the point where they cannot care for themselves. Possession of illegal firearms (referred to as the Gun Bounty Program). It is the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) to comply with The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986, 49 USC 31100, which requires drivers of commercial vehicles to obtain commercial drivers licenses (CDL). It is the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) to use the process of deconfliction at the beginning of an investigation in order to enhance officer safety, prevent duplication of investigative efforts, and develop case linkages. Officers will make certain submissions contain accurate information and are related to an active investigation. Found Property: Physical property that comes into OPD custody and has no evidentiary value. Each year, Nebraska State Senators receive a State Senator Parking Sticker from the City of Lincoln prior to the legislative session. A. OPD employees are provided access to the County Court Law Enforcement lounge and overtime sign-in area. This case got my attention because (in this case) I had a 19-year-old teenager that had multiple contacts with multiple people and that all stopped abruptly the night of May 10th. 6. It is the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) to comply with the Mayoral Executive Order governing the issuance and usage of cellular telephones. A. 2. It is the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) to participate in the Bears for Children program. 3. To justify an arrest or citation without warrant, an officer must have probable cause to make the arrest. Since 2005, Palladin Consulting Group, Inc. has provided investigation services to individuals and corporations. If so, how long was the canine on the bite prior to being removed by the canine officer? X. 1. A. Mandatory issued Air Support Duty Uniform items must be worn while operating OPD helicopters. If one violation may not be waived, then the ENTIRE CASE shall NOT be waived. B. Parking will be prohibited between 8:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. in those areas that currently allow public parking. 2. While at DCDC, conduct an ID check to verify the arrestee in custody is the party named on the warrant. 2. A. G. Non-sworn supervisors will make certain subordinate employees are in compliance with the Dress Code.
