It is the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) that all sworn employees while on duty will carry only authorized companion equipment. 2. c. Winter Jacket (See Appendix B for specifications). A. Persons making notifications should each drive separate vehicles. A. NOTE: Officers should not attempt to fight the canine or pull away. A. 1. A. e. The offense was ineligible for citation release as described in OPD written policy. c. All Evidence/Property drop box requirements will be followed. 2. Equipment required for the employees new obligations and position will then be issued. C. All firearms, including rifles and carbines, carried on duty must be registered with the Department by make, model, and serial number. The weight is not to exceed twenty (20) ounces. Standard Duty Uniform: The official day-to-day uniform of the OPD. Previous OPD General Orders include the following: #3-93, 34-98, 42-99, 33-02, 24-11, and 35-14. b. Non-sworn employees should enter zero in place of C at the beginning of their serial number + 9 (for example, the serial number C888 would be entered as 08889). B. Currency totaling $100.00 or more will be counted by an EPU employee or a Crime Lab Unit employee IN THE PRESENCE OF THE BOOKING OFFICER prior to being placed in the SSB. A. bomb detonation, a child abductor who may have information about the child on the cellular telephone, etc.). Refer to the OPD Chaplain Program policy for details. The only exception is an undercover assignment. B. II. 1. Officials seeking to determine whether a missing person is in danger must analyze abnormal behavior, family history and risk factors such as age, mental health and circumstances of the disappearance. To obtain the ribbon(s), employees will take the OPD Form 82A copy to the Police Supply Unit. b. 4. No prior voiding of the bladder is required. A. We began collaborating with the Project Harmony through their Connections program last year, and weve continued the partnership. 2. Officers will make certain submissions contain accurate information and are related to an active investigation. 8. 12. Cellular phones may be used for police-related purposes when necessary, but they are not a replacement for, and should not be used in lieu of, the police radio. "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. CLICK HERE TO REQUEST AN Endagered Missing Advisory (FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY) The purpose of an accident investigation is to gather the facts about an accident by documenting evidence at the scene and by collecting statements from witnesses. A. NOTE: Officers need to be specific in the narrative as to why the child(ren) are being placed into protective custody. At the time, OGradys boyfriend, Christopher Edwards, had not been interviewed by police. (6) Coordination of the OPD Honor Guard and the deceased officers mortuary/funeral home. Absent probable cause to arrest, suspects may not be forcibly detained and may be interviewed ONLY if they voluntarily consent. Advise that Captain of the problem with the report. g. Helmet: Only helmets issued by the OPD will be worn by Bicycle Patrol Officers. Any information obtained in reference to an unsolved homicide or other serious incident. 1. Whenever an officers actions or statements lead the suspect to believe they are in custody and are no longer free to leave of their own choice, the officer must give the Miranda Warnings. 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. The appearance of Omaha Police Department employees must be of the highest professional standards to engender trust, competency, reliability, and safety to the public we serve. The urine specimen will be marked per existing procedures. C. The obligation to continue the investigation on that same shift in misdemeanor offenses is mandatory for the UPB officers within the reasonableness of the geography of the precinct in which they are assigned. c. The white copy of the CDL Sworn Report is to be sent to the DMV. 1. CANINE UNIT. This policy is rescinded per General Order #29-13. The City may also order property owners to remove graffiti from their property (Sec. Tease or agitate the canine (inside or outside of the Canine Teams vehicle). Officers will drive the family to the hospital if necessary. Essential Services: Services necessary to safeguard the person or property of a vulnerable adult, including but not limited to sufficient food and clothing, temperate and sanitary shelter, treatment of medical or psychiatric needs, and proper supervision. The intent of this requirement is to prevent a potential obstruction or restriction of vision. 2. Damaged, Lost or Stolen Department Equipment. A. This term is most often used to refer to orders issued in divorce cases, pursuant to NRS 42-357. C. The Presiding Judge of the Douglas County District Court (Fourth Judicial District of the State of Nebraska) has indicated that any person arrested by OPD officers for a serious misdemeanor or any felony criminal charges and is found to be currently Bound Over to the District Court, Fourth Judicial District, will be held under the authority of Nebraska Revised Statute 29-901. F. All vehicles owned or leased by the City of Omaha, which are operated by an OPD employee that are involved in an accident on private property will be investigated in the same manner as listed above. Sworn employees are responsible for making payment directly to the J. P. Cooke Company at the time the order is placed. A. CALEA Accreditation standards 1.2.4 and 83.2.5 are relevant to this policy. Tactics must be considered as officers work their way to the location of the alert or apprehension. The tri-color badge will not be worn with the police uniform or while on-duty in plain clothes. A. 4. 12. The Formal Duty Uniform will be worn at all formal functions and as required by the Chief of Police or their designee. The Douglas County Sheriffs Office Forensic Services Request Form will be placed with the SSB containing the Styrofoam box in the refrigerator slam locker in the EPU booking area at CPHQ. 1. A. 2. Im totally impressed. I. Electronic Super Citation: Officers are allowed to write up to nine (9) violations per Super Citation. D. When the follow-up investigation is completed, all original reports will be forwarded to the Records Unit for processing. Psychological Abuse: Humiliation, intimidation, isolation, threats and verbal assault. Officers will not bring persons into the OPD Crime Lab Unit areas. 5. Previous OPD General Orders include #72-94 and #19-00. Nordby is also quick to point out the conviction of Edwards was the result of a cooperative team effort. a. 8. Canine Vehicle Searches. 1. (1) A wedding band set is considered one ring. A separate and additional charge of violating NRS 28-1212.04 should be charged in Drive- by Shootings when: 1. the Records Unit/Data Center and the RB record files), but is assigned a Chief's Report (CR) Number. 1. 2. D. Officers are required to forward copies of all Incident Reports, Information Reports, and Field Contact Observation (FO) Cards (OPD Form 150) regarding firearms violations to the OPD Firearms Squad. A. CALEA Accreditation standard 42.1.5 is relevant to this policy. In all cases, detainees may communicate with Consular Officials and may request consular access at any time (whether previously declined or not). Search for passwords or other related information in the area. The length of the necktie will be at officers discretion. Instead, they should push the star sign (*). 2. g. Contact by the canine may be unavoidable if an officer is moving. 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. A. D. Officers who make arrests after the initial investigation will, when possible, advise the victim that an arrest has been made. To justify an arrest or citation without warrant, an officer must have probable cause to make the arrest. According to the KETV-TV Omaha website Edwards is serving 80 years to life after he was sentenced by a Douglas County District judge. a. Previous OPD Information Orders include #242-86 and #276-92. When an employee's loss of police equipment is determined to be related to a violation of policy, the employee will: a. 3. A. OPD employees will adhere to the following parking restrictions around the Hall of Justice/Civic Center. Persons booked as special agreement may be held for 48 hours or until the earliest date that the arrest may be heard by a federal magistrate. 2. C. When there is a delay between the date of the offense and the date the paper Super Citation is issued, officers will note this in the space above the Case No field. The hearing officer will record the hearing. Court Appearance Date is missing or wrong. An officer who wishes to purchase an item of collectible OPD equipment must forward an Inter-Office Communication to their Bureau commander requesting approval of the purchase. Officers will notify their supervisor who will notify the Consulate. If City of Omaha civilian employees or sworn officers are involved in an accident and are operating a City of Omaha vehicle and damages to the City Vehicle exceed $1,000 then in the space that reads Name of Insurance Company Affording Liability Coverage on date of Accident enter City of Omaha Self Insured. This is done to make certain that the report of the accident will not go to the drivers personal insurance company, but will stay at the State level. Officers will leave the space provided for drivers license numbers blank when the violator is unable to produce a valid drivers license and the drivers identity cannot be verified through NCJIS, and will make a notation in the narrative or comments section. A. It is necessary to restrict certain apparel and grooming practices so as not to endanger the employees safety or impede their performance of duties. An arrestees confiscated license is automatically revoked 15 days after the arrest or postmark of the Notice of Revocation. A. A. UPB officers will make an investigation of all misdemeanor offenses including the following: 1. It is the policy of the Omaha Police Department that persons arrested on an OPD warrant or bench warrant by law enforcement agencies outside Douglas County, but within the State of Nebraska, be allowed to post bond or pay fines to the arresting agency if a jail sentence is not mandated. If permission is obtained, complete both the DCSO Forensic Services Request Form and the DCSO Rush Case form. 7. 3. Complaint of injuries, possible injuries. A. CALEA Accreditation standards 1.3.7 and 82.2.4 are relevant to this policy. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS - CASE MANAGEMENT RESCINDED/REMOVED. D. If persons at the scene of the alleged complaint of abuse/neglect do not cooperate with the investigating officers, and no reasonable cause facts exist for forced entrance to check on the safety of the children, the UPB Sergeant should be contacted. A. A. Officers are authorized to carry personal cellular phones at their discretion, but personal usage while on-duty is restricted except in emergency situations. Three prior convictions at any BAC with a current arrest at BAC equal to or greater than .08 AND less than .15. a. Previous Information Orders include the following: #259-89, #50-91, #41-92 and #13-93. Previous General Orders include: #23-96, 24-02, 29-08, and 14-12. A. Within a secure area in a law enforcement or correctional facility. The responding officer will telephone the OPD Front Desk at the time of the call prior to hitting back in service, and advise them whether or not the party was located (see Appendix A for the phone number). D. Super Citations for criminal offenses will not be issued in lieu of serving warrants for arrest. Officers will articulate the reasons they feel the driver is impaired by a drug(s) other than alcohol in all applicable reports. An apparently valid handicapped license plate issued by another state. 2. 1. At Central Headquarters the officer will: a. If needed, arrange for out-of-state family members to be personally notified by a law enforcement agency of that state. An officer may receive a radio call to quasi-public property about a vehicle being driven in a reckless or careless manner. 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. a. Weekends and after hours, Hotline staff can take information and facilitate referrals to the appropriate agency. If the Canine Handler stops, back-up officers should stop and wait for the Canine Team to continue the track. Interviews should be conducted separately. A. A. CALEA Accreditation standards 22.2.5, 26.1.1, and 41.3.4 are relevant to this policy. In selecting a disposition, officers should rely upon the objective facts and circumstances of the violation, with consideration given to the enforcement guide. 5. 4. C. If the result of the Evidentiary Breath Test is less than 0.08, the officer will still complete the DUI reports. The factors to be considered, but are not limited to, include: (2) The persons who may be affected by the actions of the employee. 1. A. Your husband was shot today and he died., c. Your father had a heart attack at work and he died.. Officers will record the following: 1. B. 3. The Department assumes no liability for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of personally owned firearms, except as relative to on-duty incidents. 3. The Internal Affairs Unit Lieutenant will make certain the problem is brought to the attention of the Mental Health Liaison for review. The call-out of an off-duty DRE in such cases will be at the discretion of the watch commander on duty. B. The officer will make certain the subject signs and attaches their fingerprint (as policy dictates) to the separate Citation Signature/Fingerprint page. Previous OPD General Orders include #5-90, 84-90, 86-90, 53-91, 34-95, 71-95, 90-95, 36- 96, 57-96, 50-97, 5-99, 22-99, 1-05, 1-05, 16-14 Supplement #1, 12-08, 20-10, 26-11, 2-12, 44-13, 10-14, 16-14, and 16-14 Supplement #1. B. 2. c. Foul Weather Gear: Only foul weather gear issued by the OPD will be worn by Bicycle Patrol Officers. b. Officers who travel with firearms in checked baggage will conform to all TSA regulations. a. View Our Trainings 1. Bicycle Patrol Officers are only authorized to wear the specialized bicycle uniforms during patrol shifts where they perform Bicycle Patrol duties and may be worn in various authorized combinations. The authorized State handicapped license plate. Officers should avoid completing reports in hazardous areas, such as interstate highways or shoulder areas. It is a statewide 24-hour toll free number. 8. The employees immediate supervisor shall: b. 2. a. F. Casual Dress attire may consist of any of the following: 3. She had intended to tell him she was pregnant. Police Supply Unit: Companion Equipment (Handcuffs, batons, mace, etc. B. OPD Form 26G (prescribed by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services) will be completed and submitted to the Records Unit with the DUI reports when PBT equipment is used. When an officer of a law enforcement agency immediately adjacent to the OPD is killed in the line of duty, officers may wear the black mourning band immediately after the death and for up to thirty (30) days after the date of the funeral. C. The Vehicle Impound Unit will conduct Police Auctions as needed but no more frequently than once per month. G. When the Foreign Nationals country does not appear on the list for Mandatory Notification, officers will: 1. A. DCDC will notify the OPD Front Desk, via the red phone, anytime an OPD DV Arrestee bonds out, or is released, prior to their initial appearance. Pins: Pin-on accoutrements that designate the wearer holds a specialty assignment, has unique training or has been awarded an OPD medal. a. D. All sworn employees who have duty assignments within OPD buildings will wear the authorized police uniform at all times while on duty, with the following exceptions: 1. NOTE: The City may remove graffiti from private property with the permission of the property owner but is NOT required to do so according to Omaha Municipal code Sec. The violator is imposing restraint on the personal liberty of the victim. Mandatory Issued Mounted Patrol Uniform Items. When an employee is summoned to court and the court appearance time lasts beyond the ordinary lunch hour, it will be assumed that the employee had one hour free time for the meal period. a. A. 5. (2) The official list of mandatory issued Motorcycle Patrol Uniform items will be maintained by the Policy Supply Unit. 2. (c) The degree of the violation was very slight. 4. E. A copy of the Incident Report and both arrest sheets will be forwarded to the CIB, Fugitive Squad for the Deputy County Attorney on duty. Determine How/Why the Accident Happened. In those cases where problems have occurred in the past or verbal threats have been made to a NHS officer from a particular location, the NHS officer may request that an OPD officer be dispatched. A Super Citation for a criminal offense is a substitute for the booking and bonding process, and implies the accused is in custody when the citation is issued. (1) If OPD Form 1 is used to document deficiencies, a re-inspection documented on a new OPD Form 1 is required. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. VII. Under no circumstances will any officer strike a Canine Handler or engage in any horseplay with a Canine Handler while the Handlers canine is present. IV. Form a preliminary opinion of how the accident occurred. Only vehicles held for asset forfeiture proceedings may be stored at the Narcotics Unit. A. When the OPD Honor Guard participates in a funeral or police memorial service, the OPD Honor Guard Commander will determine when white gloves are to be worn. Is there a history of violence by one of the parties against other people? The officer will witness the time and manner in which the blood was extracted and retain control of the samples until the samples are logged into the EPU. This policy makes certain that enough cars remain in-service to respond to calls of a more serious nature, since inclement weather conditions often result in an unusually high number of traffic accidents. I found out that my foster son is going to have a forensic interview here at Project Harmony soon. The only exception to this policy will be in the event of a consent search. Original test record printouts are required for court proceedings. As a last resort, a unit lieutenant may be called at home. B. e. Copies of all pertinent police reports, including a copy of the Protection Order, if applicable. C. Plainclothes officers will have their issued police raincoats readily available while on duty. 4. (d) Trousers: Trousers will conform to the same specifications as those for the winter or summer regulation uniform but will be the "Riding Breeches" type, fitted with zipper closing legs. 3. If no other options are needed, simply hang up to exit the system. Beards and goatees will not be allowed. 2. This includes any evidence of torn clothing, smeared make-up, visible or alleged injury, etc. Relevant CALEA Accreditation standards include the following: 42.1.3, 42.1.4, 42.2.1, 42.2.2, and 82.3.5. L. OPD Crime Lab Unit employees responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 1. NOTE: Subsequent graffiti offenses are Class IV felonies under State Statute 28-524. 1. 7. D. The following procedures will be followed when a person with an outstanding misdemeanor warrant or bench warrant on file with the Omaha Police Department has been arrested by a Nebraska law enforcement agency outside Douglas County: 1. No buttons, badges, insignias or decorations will be worn on the uniform at any time except as authorized by the Chief of Police, or designee. 3. A. CALEA Accreditation standard 44.2.2 is relevant to this policy. In addition to the normal submission of the Incident Report, officers will: 2. Periodically, the Chief of Police may allow the production of commemorative Omaha Police Department badges. 8. In cases of loose wild animals, domesticated animals, fowls, snakes or livestock within the city limits of Omaha, the NHS is responsible for the confinement, capture and the care of such creatures. NOTE: When booking on a Protection Order (DV or non-DV), a copy of the Protection Order must be included in the Misdemeanor packets for the County Attorney/City Prosecutor. 7. (c) Officers will verify that the animal is a road-kill rather than an illegally taken deer or antelope prior to issuing a Permit to Possess Road-Killed Deer or Antelope. f. Information Technology Unit: Computers. 2. Officers will remain alert to gather whatever information may be available by talking to persons at the scene. A. VI. Prior to leaving DCDC, officers will ensure DCDC staff receive all required reports/paperwork based on the type of charges (i.e., felony, misdemeanor, DV/non-DV, warrants etc.). A. A. 2. The nameplate will be metal, at least one-half (1/2") inch in height and will not exceed two and one-half (2-1/2") inches in length. 2. A. b. Juveniles who spend nights on the street or in unfamiliar places easily could end up in trouble, officials say. (1) TRS will complete an original Incident Report (OPD Form 189) and/or Information Report (OPD Form 42), depending on the circumstances, using information from the Hotline Complaint. They should evaluate the situation and proceed carefully. Items may also be collected for instances of safekeeping if the owner is deceased. Sergeants Inspections will be conducted daily and will be a visual inspection of the sworn employees adherence to policy. A digital copy of relevant data should be created whenever possible. Copy of the Incident Reports, including all supplemental reports. immediately to the left of the utility belt buckle for right handed shooters and immediately to the right of the utility belt buckle for left handed shooters. C. On rare occasions when identification is not possible, initial booking may be under a placeholder name, e.g. Optional Air Support Duty Uniform items must be approved by the Air Support Unit commander, or designee. a. Non-sworn uniform positions are determined by the Chief of Police or their designee. B. Usage of Cellular Phones in Police Vehicles. Notification of, as well as attempts to notify, will be documented on the OPD Form 135. a. The OPD may receive cold report calls for graffiti through either a Mayors Hotline Complaint or directly from the victim. b. 2. Give care and protection to the injured as may be required by the circumstances. The City Prosecutors Office will review the case at arraignment and decide whether to prosecute as a DUI or change the charge to a lesser-included offense. 4. B. VII. 3. Feed the canine without the Canine Handlers permission. 1. C. Buses designed to transport sixteen (16) or more passengers including the driver. At no time will evidence or property be accepted from a tow driver. The yoke line refers to the line on the uniform shirt that crosses the back of the shirt below the neck and across the shoulders.

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