4.100 Arrest Procedures and Declaration of Arres Flashcards
The Declaration of Arrest (DOA) must be completed:
During the booking process
In Clark County, suspects may be booked for all appropriate felony/gross/misdemeanor offenses. True or False ?
False – single most serious felony/gross, or single most serious misdemeanor, with the exception of violent crimes and when misdemeanor charge leads to felony charge
Arrestees will not be booked for any misdemeanors when being booked for felony or gross misdemeanors except in what circumstances?
a. Suspects committing a crime(s) against an officer
b. When an arrest is mandated by statute for certain misdemeanors (DV, DUI)
c. Suspects may be booked for a misdemeanor when it is the charge that results in a search leading to F/GM arrest
d. Charges will be combined for suspects being booked for one or more violent crimes
In the absence of an officer’s immediate supervisor, the officer will have the AR package reviewed by:
Shift Lieutenant
When reviewing arrest paperwork, the supervisor will review the declaration of arrest for (select all that apply)
a. Sufficient justification for multiple charges on felony or gross misdemeanor arrests
b. Sufficient probable cause
c. Adequate articulation of the actions of the defendant constituting the charge. Each element of the crime must be clearly stated and supported by facts
d. Quality of the report
For felonies and gross misdemeanors, what form will be completed and attached to the DOA with connecting reports?
Case/Arrest and Connecting Reports for Screening Process
When contacted by arresting officer regarding releasing an arrestee to medical personnel, the supervisor will ensure that the arrestee is not released from custody if the following charges are applicable:
a. Crime(s) against an officer
b. Domestic violence or driving on a DWI revoked license or any other charge where arrest is mandated by statute
c. Any violent crime against person with significant injury
d. Any violent crime involving the use of a deadly weapon
e. Sexual Assault
f. Kidnapping
A “No Charges Filed” must be done within ______ hours of the time of arrest in the field, otherwise the release must be coordinated with the DA, as the authority to release is out of control of LVMPD
48 hours
Regarding NCF procedures, the patrol sergeant will review completed arrest reports to determine the validity of the arrest based on:
a. Probable cause for each element of the crime charged
b. Applicability of the crime charged
c. Presence of any additional evidence to support the allegation (charge)
