(5) The conditions (daylight/darkness) during which the vehicle was first observed. If this observation is made, officers will note this in their report. A. (a) Part 1 of the permit contains: Name and address of permittee; date, location, date and time of accident; species, sex and age; validation time not to exceed 90 days; use to be made of carcass and hide, name of issuing officer. Whenever officers encounter an injured or traumatized child, one small teddy bear may be provided to the child. In 1982 Robert C Wadman was the first Chief to be appointed from outside the ranks of the Omaha Police Division. D. Many times persons die outside the presence of medical personnel and there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. 3. Previous OPD General Orders include #35-91 and 32-14. A. A valid foreign harassment protection order, or order similar to a harassment protection order issued by a court of another state, tribe, or territory, will be enforced as if it were issued by the State of Nebraska as described in the Protection Orders section of this policy (Section IX). B. Only safety equipment approved by the Chief of Police, or designee, will be worn. Used for minor violations when aggravating circumstances are not present or significant mitigating circumstances are present. NOTE: Any violations of the parking restrictions around the Hall of Justice/Civic Center are subject to immediate tow, once safety concerns have been addressed. b. The Information Services Squad is responsible for filing the "Sign and Return" copies of the subpoenas/notices. Unauthorized Application of Graffiti: Knowingly and intentionally applying graffiti of any type on any building, public or private, or any other tangible property owned by any person, firm, or corporation or any public entity or instrumentality, without the express permission of the owner or operator of the property (NRS 28-524). Business Dress: Professional appearing clothing that will be worn as directed by policy by all employees while on duty to present a professional appearance. Any employee who is scheduled for more than one case in separate court rooms on the same date and time will contact the issuing authorities to explain the scheduling conflict and request a continuance in one of the cases. NOTE: Electronic Courtesy Citations only require a signature when they are issued as a Fix It Citation. a. The Homicide Unit detectives will dictate a report describing the crime scene. A. CALEA Accreditation standard 22.2.8 is relevant to this policy. After receiving the written approval, the collector or retired officer will present it to the vendor with whom the order will be placed. A subject is injured or dies while in police custody, not as the result of an officers action(s) (for example, a subject slips and falls). 9. The wearing of ribbons is optional and all costs associated with the wearing of such ribbons are the responsibility of the individual employee. a. Captains and Lieutenants in uniform, whether in a marked or unmarked car, who choose not to wear body armor will have a body armor vest with them and readily available. Via mobile app TipSubmit available at www.omahacrimestoppers.org. III. Accused employees must forward a copy of the protection order and an Inter-Office Communication explaining the circumstances through the chain of command to the Office of the Chief of Police. If the officer completed an electronic Super Citation, the officer will select Booked and complete any other required fields as part of the Incident Report. e. The offense was ineligible for citation release as described in OPD written policy. C. All employees will properly store and safeguard Department Equipment. Just ask to talk to a staff in the Missing Youth Services Program and we will be glad to assist you however we can. II. D. Officers flying armed must comply with the following provisions: 1. B. Officers who respond to a call or otherwise receive a complaint of shots fired at a dwelling house, occupied building, occupied motor vehicle, occupied aircraft, inhabited motor home or inhabited camper unit from a motor vehicle will complete an OPD Incident Report (OPD Form 189) to document the incident. (1) TRS will record the victim's response in the narrative of the Incident Report (OPD Form 189). II. B. If officers are booking a suspect on a warrant only, it is sufficient to simply list their supervisors serial number. The wearing of body armor may be directed by any CIB command officer. E. Only one officer (the ranking officer) is in charge of the scene. When a violator states they do not want to sign the citation, the officer will: a. When the violation observed by the other law enforcement officer is shoplifting, NRS 29-402.02 authorizes the other law enforcement officer to make a physical arrest. a. A. (9) The type of enforcement taken as a result of the traffic stop (mark all that apply). 2. b. H. When a Super Citation is issued for a criminal offense in which the victim is Society (i.e., crimes against Society), an OPD Incident Report (OPD Form 189) IS NOT REQUIRED. Maintenance of Chiefs Report Records. An individual who has been detained or whose vehicle has been stopped by the police for no reason other than the color of their skin or their apparent nationality or ethnicity is the victim of a discriminatory practice. All officers at the scene of a death investigation will complete a Supplementary Report (OPD Form 200) to detail their actions. C. Responding officers may ask the child minimal questions to determine if probable cause of a crime exists. The below-listed factors may be considered in the decision to determine the status of the case: EXCEPTION: All homicide cases will remain Active until the case is either Exceptionally Cleared or identified as a Cold Case. Officers may purchase a Secondary Firearm to carry while in their plainclothes capacity. B. Officers will document the name, date of birth, and contact information of all persons on the scene. ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION GENERAL REPORTING. A. f. Inform the family of all new developments prior to any press release by the investigating agency. Only OPD officers with DataMaster certification may use the Northwest Precinct for breath testing. However, the detailed interview of child victims shall be conducted by a trained CVSA investigator. 1. a. Police Supply Unit employees will verify OPD Form 82A has been properly signed and authorized. Non-compliance with wheel tax requirements. 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. Unit patches will be designed to identify a specific unit. Casual Dress: Informal clothing that may be worn by non-sworn employees as determined by policy. b. 3. A copy of the Criminal History from the Douglas County mainframe. 2. Officers will be issued all four (4) types of citations as needed. 3. 6. County Court Law Enforcement Lounge and Overtime Sign-In Area. 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. C. Officers should inform victims that Foreign Protection Orders need to be registered at the Douglas County Protection Order Office (see PPM Appendix A for the phone number). A. Any fatal, serious injury, or property damage accident that results in an extreme amount of damage, will be followed-up by the Traffic Unit. 3. A young lady who works in our field told me that she loved what we do here at Project Harmony she had been to Project Harmony seven years ago for a forensic interview. H. At the time of booking, the arresting officer(s) will leave a copy of the completed Incident Report and a copy of the Protection Order, or a computer printout verifying service of the order with Douglas County Detention Center personnel. D. While on duty, in uniform or in other attire, the Primary, Secondary, or Backup Firearm must be carried on the person in a holster complete with a firearm retention device. Previous OPD General Orders include the following: #77-02, 17-03, 16-09, 17-09, 18-09, and 31- 14. delivery persons, etc. The Office of the Chief of Police will forward the request to the Backgrounds/Inspections Unit. Officers will submit the blood sample and both completed forms directly to the DCSO Forensic Services Division between the hours of 0730 and 1630 (see Appendix A for the DCSO Forensic Services Division address). Four officers were terminated but three were later reinstated: the remaining officer was acquitted of charges of second-degree assault. Hair will not fall beyond the high point of the eyebrow. A. CALEA Accreditation standards 22.2.5, 26.1.1, and 41.3.4 are relevant to this policy. It is the supervisors responsibility to provide the employee with direction and facilitate appropriate response to the subpoena which may include contacting the City of Omaha Law Department for advice. If an officer marks the accident report indicating damage to any vehicle or property involved exceeding $1,000, ALL DRIVERS INVOLVED should be advised to complete a Driver's Motor Vehicle Accident Report and forward it to the State as instructed on the report form. If unable to locate the run car driver, impound the run car and place it on hold for the Accident Investigation Squad as a Hit and Run Vehicle. The order of precedence for certification/qualification ribbons is not meant to prescribe an order of importance of any certification over another certification. Both Paper and Electronic Super Citations - If the subject has no right index finger, the left index finger should be used. c. The secretary is required to mail the entire completed packet to the DMV, State of Nebraska or submit the completed packet to the DMV electronically. a. 2. The permit will be completed in full by the officer and issued to the individual requesting the permit at the scene. E. Controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, firearms, knives, and other evidence items unsuitable for release will be destroyed. Officers will leave the firearm exactly where it is found, unless the firearm poses a threat to officers or others at the scene (by either being accessible to people at the scene or the firearm is in such a position that it might accidentally discharge). Suspects booked for misdemeanor DUI will be eligible for bond immediately. However, anyone interested in the status of an arrestee may utilize the system. Sworn employees actually participating in an OPD promotion ceremony will wear the Formal Duty Uniform. Nebraska law requires drivers to make certain that all children up to six years of age use a child passenger restraint system. A. 11. Decision to Suspend Accident Investigation and Notifications. B. B. These situations should include: (a) Calls of fights or disturbances, shootings, cuttings, assaults that have just occurred or any call by its nature that would indicate a possible confrontation or arrest situation. OPD Font Desk and Omaha/Douglas County Victim Assistance Unit Responsibilities. It is critical to the function of the court process that OPD employees are present on time and ready to testify, whether in court or at a deposition. TRS may receive cold report calls for graffiti vandalism directly from a victim. Officers will also seize any firearms or ammunition in plain view or discovered during a legal search as necessary for the protection of the officer or any other person. a. d. Additional ribbons will follow the same order of precedence pattern on a separate row. See Appendix B for specifications. Safety and proper security of stored firearms are of paramount importance. February 15th, DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled, Version: 378719a7422dbf16a653a31d0524fb9a2058ed47_2023-04-20T10:09:12. pauses for a photo, in his office, at the 85th Career Citizen Soldier reflects on conviction in Omaha missing person case, 13 years later, Strategic 1. (See the OPD Firearms Qualification policy for more details). See PPM Appendix B for the authorized order of wear of non-Wings and Sabers pins. This charge will be in addition to any other charge for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol and/or drugs. 2. A. This documentation will be forwarded to the Office of the Chief of Police. Persons with information should be advised they will never be identified to Crime Stoppers personnel. If this occurs, the officer will burn the photos to a disc and send the disc to the Domestic Violence Squad. The total number of convictions within the 15-year timeframe, from any/all states will be counted for enhancement purposes. 2. Failure to comply with these provisions is a violation of law and will result in civil and/or criminal action. Officers are encouraged to utilize the phones hands-free speaker phone to converse when the situation allows. When a Canine Team is requested for tracking, the below-listed procedures will be followed for the maximum effectiveness and safety of the canine during suspect tracking: a. Canines track on the principle of crushed or disturbed ground vegetation. The temporary handicapped parking permit is valid for six (6) months and can be renewed once for an additional six (6) months. This policy is rescinded per General Order #39-14. 2. After receipt of the approval, the Police Supply Unit will provide the officer with written authorization that will be taken to the vendor with whom the order will be placed. B. 2. 8. Authorized models include the Model 17 Series (9mm), or Model 21 Series (.45-caliber). If no other options are needed, simply hang up to exit the system. (1) Leather jackets may be approved for wear by the Chief of Police or designee on a case-by-case basis. (a) No other insignias, logos, or markings shall be visible. All employees using this system WILL record their name so that callers can be certain the correct mailbox is being accessed. An incident involves the serving of search warrants and/or arrest warrants, both felony and misdemeanor. May cause injury to themselves or others or damage to property unless immediately arrested. 2. Sensitive Equipment: Any equipment which can be used to impersonate an employee, radios (which compromise operational integrity), and weapons.