The outside perimeter should be secured. If the incident involves an OPD officer and an arrest is made, the on-scene supervisor will relieve the accused officer of all department-owned weapon(s). 2. "This isn't an Eric got the conviction. (2) Upload all photos to the Graffiti Tracker Database. A Report of Occurrence is completed for accidents involving OPD Vehicles only. Officers will refer to the current Douglas County Court Waiver/Fine Schedule when they issue citations for offenses that can be waived. Accidents resulting in major traffic congestion. Previous OPD General Orders include #54-89, 60-97 and #27-14. 1. The case officer will notify the EPU supervisor of the date and time the property is needed. The Medal of Valor is the highest award the OPD may bestow upon an employee. 2. D. Violators who are issued Parking Citations have the following options: 1. Photographs or recordings made by officers in execution of official duties, especially those obtained in the course of criminal investigations, may be considered evidence, are OPD property, and should be treated as such. Relevant Omaha Municipal Codes include the following: Section 25-5. 3. Officers utilizing an optional sighting system will be required to qualify with that sight each year at the officers own expense. Previous OPD General Orders include: #59-86, 16-02, and 22-08. Officers will write REFUSED TO SIGN in the signature block if the subject refuses to sign the citation. B. Traffic officers, including Accident Investigators, will respond to all accidents when no Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) officers are in-service. The officer/employee will assist the EPU employee in placing the item(s) in the EPU trailer(s). 3. C. The City Law Department may be contacted with regard to any subpoena and will be contacted if a subpoena is received in any case in which any City employee is a party or in which any City activity is at issue. 5. The officer/employee who submits the property can use Tracker on any computer as the software is web-based and can be accessed by any computer via the web. Direction of chemical test(s) to determine the presence of alcohol and/or drugs. Data Center Unit will also verify that the warrant is still active by conducting a Warrant Inquiry on the computer. Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquors or drugs. 1. In all cases, detainees may communicate with Consular Officials and may request consular access at any time (whether previously declined or not). 2. III. XIII. 4. The Air Support Duty Uniform is worn by members of the Air Support Unit. (b) Mounted Patrol officers who wish to carry the Bokken as an optional weapon must be certified prior to carrying it. If the property is not picked up within 30 days, the EPU will notify the owner in writing. The DCSO Crime Lab will send the report with the blood test results to the Primary Officers precinct, the OPD Records Unit, and the City Prosecutors office. E. Signatures may be required for a Courtesy Citation to be issued. A. b. Via mobile app TipSubmit available at www.omahacrimestoppers.org. E. Shotgun ammunition that will not feed properly or are swollen, bent, or defective will be taken out of service and replaced. This information is included in the electronic Super Citation that is printed out and/or the violator may be provided a traditional National Safety Council card. B. The Crime Lab Unit Supervisor will coordinate with the Homicide Unit detectives. Other Law Enforcement Officers Working Off-Duty. Previous OPD General Orders include #7-93 and 60-14. The ribbon with the highest order of precedence will be on the top row of the ribbon holder and closest to the center of the uniform. It is the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) to contact survivors regarding the death of individuals in the most compassionate and professional manner possible. 2. (1) Multiple braids are allowed; however, hair may not contain beads or brightly colored bands. e. In EXTREMELY important non-DV cases, DV cameras or personal cameras can be used to collect evidence that would otherwise be lost (i.e. Her aunt was very realistic, explained Nordby. a. Sworn employees who wish to wear the Omaha Police uniform to any funeral or formal police memorial services will be considered a representative of the Omaha Police Department and will wear the Formal Duty Uniform. It is the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD), in the interest of public safety, to endorse strict enforcement of the applicable traffic laws that prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated drivers, whether the impairment is due to alcohol or drugs. The OPD RB number will be placed on the completed report form in the space provided for the "Agency Case No." Law enforcement officers other than OPD or DCSO working in an off-duty capacity in their official law enforcement uniform are sworn law enforcement officers. (1) Presence of the Officer indicates that it occurred within one (1) or more of the officers five (5) senses. Officers are responsible for the cost of the chevrons and the cost of sewing them on uniform items. Previous OPD General Orders include #26-88, 41-06, and 2-13. A. To leave a message for another employee: 1. Seek assistance for the family from other organizations as needed (for example, Concerns of Police Survivors). Evidence Sealing in Security Seal Bags (SSBs). D. Chaplains may deliver emergency messages. 1 (800) 362-2178. The wearing of body armor may be directed by any CIB command officer. c. Attach a copy of the OPD Form 24 and any other investigative reports to the Inter-Office Communication. When a suspect has been involved in a traffic accident and alcohol is present, regardless of the amount, the reporting officer will mark the appropriate boxes on the accident report. d. When the canine is used for narcotics detection in a building or structure officers will follow the procedures for Canine Building Searches described in this policy. If statements from reliable and neutral witnesses/drivers cannot be obtained, determination of how/why accident happened may be from: C. Damage to the vehicle(s), road surfaces and other property is generally the most reliable indicator of what occurred at the scene. see less Any property damage accident except as outlined under the Quasi-Public Property and/or Private Property section of this policy. Hair must be symmetric on the sides and back. Officers will document the medical professionals information completely so they may be properly subpoenaed into court if necessary. 3. The canines ability to alert on a narcotic is directly related to the availability of the scent. Canine use of force incidents will be documented in a narrative document, such as a Microsoft Word document or an Inter-Office Communication. B. When a sworn employee is acting in their official capacity, and anyone asks the sworn employee for identification, the sworn employee will give their name and badge number to the person who made the request. E. Officers will complete an OPD Supplementary Report (OPD Form 200A) to document their role in the notification, time of the notification, and other relevant details. B. Officers may take an intoxicated person into CPC from any public or quasi-public property if, in the officers judgment, the intoxicated person is dangerous to themselves or others, or the person is otherwise incapacitated, or both. Anything that leads to the identification of a perpetrator of a crime, or to the manner in which a crime was committed, is evidence and must be treated accordingly. B. During the investigation of serious personal injury or fatality accidents, a detailed hospital follow- up will be part of the investigation. If the inquiry identifies charges by the arresting agency against the suspect, copies of all NLETS messages should be attached to a copy of the warrant and placed in the Fugitive Squad tray to take further action. (KMTV) The Omaha Police Department (OPD) is asking for your helping in finding 45-year-old Tamara Sandberg. It is imperative to remember that running an animal wildly to the point of exhaustion makes the animal more hostile and is a hindrance rather than an aid in the animal's confinement or capture. B. The voicemail system will then give 4 more options. Possible courses of action include: (1) Attempting to locate the true offender to issue them the citation. The Police Supply Unit will maintain an up-to-date list of equipment costs. 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. E. Citizens who come to CPHQ to recover property will be advised to wait in the Front Desk lobby area while an EPU employee retrieves their property and/or meets them to explain procedurally what is happening with their property. 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). the Records Unit/Data Center and the RB record files), but is assigned a Chief's Report (CR) Number. 1. The Canine Handler must pay a great deal of attention to the canine during a narcotics search. Turn off any electrical switches on the damaged vehicle to reduce fire hazards. Motor vehicle registration expired ten (10) days or less. A. OPD employees will adhere to the following parking restrictions around the Hall of Justice/Civic Center. The holster will have a finish to match all other items of mandatory issued duty gear. The EPU will tag each item and complete an auction log sheet containing the tag number and a brief description of each item. After the canine has been released, officers should not make any sudden movements and should follow all instructions of the Canine Handler. Exasperated adults who dont want to be found. It is the responsibility of the Traffic Unit Lieutenant to coordinate special operations based upon traffic analyses and other available data. Instead, the assigned detective will obtain the warrant and provide a packet to the Prosecutors Office that contains: a. 1. 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. A. CALEA Accreditation standard 44.2.2 is relevant to this policy. VI. 1. Per NRS 29-422, citations will be issued in lieu of booking for misdemeanors, infractions, and ordinance violations to the maximum extent consistent with the effective enforcement of the law and protection of the public. Incidents Reported on a Chiefs Report. When an OPD database is used for verification purposes, the Captain will note on OPD Form 82A which database was used to verify the employees qualification for the ribbon. e. Advise the responding Canine Team of the perimeter positions and descriptions of any plain-clothes officers on the scene. Homicide and Suspicious Death Crime Scenes. If there is a difference of opinion between medical staff and officers, then a Sergeant should be consulted and/or called to the scene. A. (2) This document is saved in the OPD Public Folders on Google Sites. (3) The whistle will be carried inside the pocket. Previous OPD General Orders include #39-93 and 16-05. All Medals and Award Ribbons are vetted through nomination to and selection by the Merit Review/ Awards Committee. The Background/Inspections Unit will be responsible for maintaining medical documentation of the sworn employees need to wear a beard. A. a. Citation for some offense other than the .02 violation. 2. a. Respondent (Defendant): The adverse party against whom a Protection or Restraining Order is issued. D. All Follow-up Investigations will be entered into the Case Management System utilized by the Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB). (2) If the investigating officer determines that the collision was intentional, an Incident Report will be completed specifying a destruction of property. EXCEPTION: Opened beer kegs will not be emptied and will be turned in as evidence at the Vehicle Impound Lot. Employees are prohibited from texting on any handheld cellular device while driving. B. c. When interviewing the suspect/subject on the canine use of force incident, the investigating sergeant should ask the following questions: (1) Is the suspect under the influence of any alcohol or drugs? 6. 1. An average of 22 people are added to the list every day. The total number of convictions within the 15-year timeframe, from any/all states will be counted for enhancement purposes. Previous OPD General Orders include #46-14. NOTE: Victim and officer safety are paramount, therefore, referral calls will not be made in front of suspects. 2. Previous OPD Information Order #197-98 is relevant to this policy. The first officer to arrive at a crime scene is responsible for protecting the scene. B. Those military personnel must keep their registration current in the state of their primary residence. Police Chief Todd Schmaderer has served as Chief of police since 2012. The forms are available through Police Supply. f. After a tactical approach to the building is conducted, the Canine Handler will issue warnings to anyone in the structure advising them that the police are present, and that they need to sound off or a canine will be sent into the structure to locate them. A. OPD employees may receive letters or telephone calls from private attorneys and/or public defenders requesting interviews regarding cases that are undergoing prosecution. Officers SHALL NOT leave this section blank. Whether or not the damaged equipment is soon to be obsolete or removed from service. A. Accidents Handled by Traffic Officers/Accident Investigators. EXCEPTION: Items designed for officers safety and damaged items that might jeopardize officers safety may be replaced as needed with a sergeants approval. B. 3. OPD officers will give whatever assistance is requested by the NHS or the zoo representative. I. 3. BANK INVESTIGATIONS CHECKS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTION DEVICE (ATM). A. CALEA Accreditation standard 1.2.9 applies to this policy. M. The arresting officer will complete the ALR Sworn Report/Temporary License and sign it in the presence of a Notary Public. CITATIONS COURTESY TICKETS RESCINDED/REMOVED. 1. OPD on Monday posted on . C. Any child who needs medical attention may be removed from the scene and taken to an emergency hospital. D. The suspect, in addition to DUI (NRS 60-6,196), will be charged for Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test (NRS 60-6,197). This system is used to track and analyze certain actions, incidents or outcomes, citizen complaints, internal investigations, line investigations and inquiries to the Internal Affairs Unit as a normal function of risk management. The command officer who makes the decision will immediately notify the 911 Communications Department Supervisor (see Appendix A for the number). No rifles with polymer or carbon fiber upper or lower receivers are authorized. Officers may purchase an approved firearm-mounted tactical light to be carried on any firearm. The OPD will only deliver emergency messages in the following emergency situations: a. If so, the OFFICER is responsible for getting the photo to the proper unit via email or on a disc. Secondary Firearm: A firearm carried while working plainclothes or soft uniform assignment (for example, CIB or Training). Training is provided by the Midwest HIDTA Watch Center. G. Employees with questions concerning the setup or use of the Small Business Assistant system may contact the Dot.Comm Help Desk, leave a voice mail message for the Voice Mail Administrator at voice mailbox #0010, or call the Lieutenant of the Customer Services Unit. All cases will be classified as Active, Open Filed or Closed. (b) Officers will be aware that it will be unlawful to: (i) Possess more than one road-killed carcass at any one time, except that this provision will not apply to institutions or non-profit organizations. A. Search Warrant: A separate search warrant specifically detailing the device(s) to be examined and type of information being sought should be obtained. Where a physical arrest is not made, Incident Reports will be forwarded through the normal channels. 1. (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.