GOP PATROL FUNCTIONS PROPER QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
SGT Role for damage patrol vehicles
GOP 308.05
When new damage is discovered / reported the sergeant will
+Investigate and determine operator, cause, and time damage
occurred
-If the operator of the vehicle is assigned to another
supervisor when damage occurred, the investigating
supervisor will forward, in writing, the circumstances to that
supervisor for further investigation and completion of necessary
reports
+Follow guidelines stated in General Order 308.00 and complete
appropriate reports required by General Orders or S.O.P.s and
forward through chain of command to the chief of police within
24 hours.
+Record new damage in the vehicle damage log, if it is
determined that the damage will not be repaired.
+If the damage is very minor (i.e., small dings or scratches)
and its origin is unknown, or the operator cannot be
determined, log the damage into the vehicle damage log.
What gives officers the authority to arrest
,GOP 309.03
Code of criminal procedure
Traffic offenses arrest including SGT role
GOP 309.03
In most cases traffic violators will be issued a citation and
released at the scene
Exceptions
+Officers may arrest a violator who has no proof of
identification, and the officer is unable to confirm their
identity. In this circumstance a supervisor will be notified of the
arrest.
+When the violator’s identity is not in question, officers must
obtain supervisor approval before arresting a violator for
traffic offenses.
-The approving supervisor will ensure that the circumstances of
the arrest are properly detailed in either the arresting officer’s
report or in a supplemental report by the supervisor. The
documentation will be completed prior to the end of the
supervisor’s shift.
-The approving supervisor will ensure that written notice of
the arrest details are sent to each supervisor in the chain of
command, through the bureau chief, prior to the end of the
supervisor’s shift
,Arrest warrant prior serve.
GOP 309.04
Officers executing warrants will verify or confirm that the
warrant
+ is still outstanding
+ Names or provides a reasonably definite description of the
person to be arrested
+ Accuses the person of some offense against the laws of the
state, name the offense
+ is signed by the magistrate, and their office is name in the
body of the warrant, or in the connection with their
signature. (This step is not needed on a warrant confirmed
through NCIC/TCIC
***Officers with questions about the validity of the warrant will
verify the information before making an arrest based on the
warrant.
Do officers need warrant in hand when serving
GOP 309.04
Officers are not required to have physical possession of an
arrest warrant to execute it. However, before executing a
warrant, the officer will determine that the warrant is still
outstanding, the warrant number, and will ensure that a copy
, of the warrant is shown upon request to the defendant as
soon as possible.
When executing the warrant, the officer will tell the defendant
that the arrest is made pursuant to a warrant.
If the officer does not have the warrant in their possession at the
time of arrest, they will inform the defendant of the offense
charges and of the fact that a warrant has been issued.
Force Entries
GOP 309.05
Forced entry of premises may be made to arrest a
felony or misdemeanor suspect (with or without a
warrant) when the officer is in immediate hot pursuit of the
suspect, and delay is likely to result in increased danger to the
officer or third persons
Forced entry of premises may be made of the suspect's
residence when the officer has a search warrant or felony
arrest warrant for the suspect
No forced entry of premises for misdemeanor offenders is
authorized unless hot pursuit or exigent circumstances exist.
**Supervisor’s approval is required prior to forced
entry unless exigent circumstances exist. If circumstances do
not allow for prior approval, the supervisor shall be notified as
soon as practicable
Absent exigent circumstances, officers are prohibited from
making forced entry unless otherwise authorized in this policy.
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
SGT Role for damage patrol vehicles
GOP 308.05
When new damage is discovered / reported the sergeant will
+Investigate and determine operator, cause, and time damage
occurred
-If the operator of the vehicle is assigned to another
supervisor when damage occurred, the investigating
supervisor will forward, in writing, the circumstances to that
supervisor for further investigation and completion of necessary
reports
+Follow guidelines stated in General Order 308.00 and complete
appropriate reports required by General Orders or S.O.P.s and
forward through chain of command to the chief of police within
24 hours.
+Record new damage in the vehicle damage log, if it is
determined that the damage will not be repaired.
+If the damage is very minor (i.e., small dings or scratches)
and its origin is unknown, or the operator cannot be
determined, log the damage into the vehicle damage log.
What gives officers the authority to arrest
,GOP 309.03
Code of criminal procedure
Traffic offenses arrest including SGT role
GOP 309.03
In most cases traffic violators will be issued a citation and
released at the scene
Exceptions
+Officers may arrest a violator who has no proof of
identification, and the officer is unable to confirm their
identity. In this circumstance a supervisor will be notified of the
arrest.
+When the violator’s identity is not in question, officers must
obtain supervisor approval before arresting a violator for
traffic offenses.
-The approving supervisor will ensure that the circumstances of
the arrest are properly detailed in either the arresting officer’s
report or in a supplemental report by the supervisor. The
documentation will be completed prior to the end of the
supervisor’s shift.
-The approving supervisor will ensure that written notice of
the arrest details are sent to each supervisor in the chain of
command, through the bureau chief, prior to the end of the
supervisor’s shift
,Arrest warrant prior serve.
GOP 309.04
Officers executing warrants will verify or confirm that the
warrant
+ is still outstanding
+ Names or provides a reasonably definite description of the
person to be arrested
+ Accuses the person of some offense against the laws of the
state, name the offense
+ is signed by the magistrate, and their office is name in the
body of the warrant, or in the connection with their
signature. (This step is not needed on a warrant confirmed
through NCIC/TCIC
***Officers with questions about the validity of the warrant will
verify the information before making an arrest based on the
warrant.
Do officers need warrant in hand when serving
GOP 309.04
Officers are not required to have physical possession of an
arrest warrant to execute it. However, before executing a
warrant, the officer will determine that the warrant is still
outstanding, the warrant number, and will ensure that a copy
, of the warrant is shown upon request to the defendant as
soon as possible.
When executing the warrant, the officer will tell the defendant
that the arrest is made pursuant to a warrant.
If the officer does not have the warrant in their possession at the
time of arrest, they will inform the defendant of the offense
charges and of the fact that a warrant has been issued.
Force Entries
GOP 309.05
Forced entry of premises may be made to arrest a
felony or misdemeanor suspect (with or without a
warrant) when the officer is in immediate hot pursuit of the
suspect, and delay is likely to result in increased danger to the
officer or third persons
Forced entry of premises may be made of the suspect's
residence when the officer has a search warrant or felony
arrest warrant for the suspect
No forced entry of premises for misdemeanor offenders is
authorized unless hot pursuit or exigent circumstances exist.
**Supervisor’s approval is required prior to forced
entry unless exigent circumstances exist. If circumstances do
not allow for prior approval, the supervisor shall be notified as
soon as practicable
Absent exigent circumstances, officers are prohibited from
making forced entry unless otherwise authorized in this policy.
