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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-99 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO 3-99 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND RULES, AS REQUIRED BY THE A.C.A. § 14-51-302. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council hereby approves the Fayetteville Police Department Policies, Procedures and Rules, as required by the A.C.A. § 14-51-302. A copy of the policy, procedures and rules is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of January 1999. `* c.ifr,e •\ r ,,• ,:\ By. s. \t 1 IT r tt- ATTEST: ;_.. ' Bv: Heather Woodruff, City C e red Hanna, Mayor • ass. • NAME OF FILE: REs . 3 Q9/igyarrgero,L6 ,D,G.Zee .%PT/A�zciSs, ots- QC(,C E S CROSS REFERENCE: Date Contents of File Initials 1 -0S -vg 'Es. 3-99 Sx,yr8r7 %„ 07)461194-zcics horebUE S LE,) posm ,S 7Arp ,QEUrslo i=04 m /a -44 -4R Atm° To •722MA kREi f 4E,JA JAc/ C o/hoer/0 err i ceP&PmE 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -1 1 1 I 1 • • 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 CHAPTER 1-5: LAW ENFORCEMENT ROLE, RESPONSIBILITIES & RELATIONSHIPS ' ** Law Enforcement Agency Role 1.1.1 * * Limits of Authority 1.2.1 I ** Arrest Procedures 1.2.2 * + Domestic Violence 1.2.4 * * Use of Force 1.3.1 ' •* Non Lethal Defensive Tactics 1.3.4 •• Relationships With Other Agencies 2.1.2 1 CHAPTER 6-10: (RESERVED) 1 CHAPTER 11-17: ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT& ADMINISTRATION * * Direction 12.1.1 ' ** Policies, Procedures, & Rules Development & Review Procedures 12.2.1 ** Temporary Light Duty 16.2.3 CHAPTER 18-20: (RESERVED) ' CHAPTER 21-26: THE PERSONNEL STRUCTURE ' *• Disciplinary Matters & Procedures 26.1.1 •• Harassment in the Workplace 26.1.2 CHAPTER 27-30: (RESERVED) I CHAPTER 31-35: THE PERSONNEL PROCESSES ** Physical Fitness for Law Enforcement Officers 33.1.1 ' CHAPTER 36-40: (RESERVED) 1 CHAPTER 41-47: LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS * * Patrol 41.1.1 ' ** Bicycle Patrol 41.1.4 1 (1) I • Vehicular Pursuit Use of Department Vehicles/Equipment; Authorized Passengers Seatbelt Usage Canines Grooming and Uniform Requirements and Juvenile Operations Unusual Occurrences Emergency Response Team Bomb Threats and Explosive Devices 41.2.8 41.2.11 41.2.13 41.2.17 Specifications..41.3.5 44.1.1 46.1.1 CHAPTER 48-50: (RESERVED) CHAPTER 51-54: OPERATIONS SUPPORT ** 46.2.1 47.1.13 Office of Professional Standards (OPS) 52.1.1 CHAPTER 55-60: (RESERVED) CHAPTER 61-66: TRAFF/C OPERATIONS Inventory of Towed Vehicles 61.4.3 Police Traffic Radar Operation 62.1.12 CHAPTER 67-70: (RESERVED) CHAPTER 71-74: PRISONER & COURT -RELATED ACTIVITIES Prisoner Transportation 71.1.1 Jailer Duty 72.1.1 Jail Emergency Plan 72.3.1 Suicide Identification Guidelines 72.5.5 Medical and Dental Care For Prisoners 72.6.1 CHAPTER 75-80: (RESERVED) CHAPTER 81-84: AUXILIARY & TECHNICAL SERV/CES ** ** Bank Alarm Response Policy (Business Hours) 81.2.13 Property Management; Acquired & In -custody Property...84.1.1 INDEX 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 •FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND RULES Effective Date Number Subject LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY ROLE Reference Special Instructions Distribution All Personnel Reevaluation Date 1 -Year INo.Pages L -4- I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to define the functional role of the Fayetteville Police Department. II. POLICY By defining Department role, employees will be aware of actions and attitudes expected of them, and the public will be provided with a general standard by which they can measure the departments's performance. Defining the functional role also specifies the department's intent to be responsive to and protect the constitutional rights of the community. III. POLICY A. performance Measures Written performance measures shall be formulated for each program within the department. 1. On an annual basis, program supervisors (i.e., administrative, patrol and drug enforcement programs) shall assist in preparing new or revised performance measures for the upcoming year and submit a written report to the Chief of police. 2. Performance measures shall be developed utilizing input from all personnel levels within the department. Personnel input should provide the following: a. Improve the relevancy and coverage of the performance measures; and b. Enable employees contribution to departmental management and operation. 3. Upon request, program supervisors shall submit to the Chief of Police a written evaluation on the progress made toward department performance measures. (1.1.1) Page 1 4. Performance mea ures shall be routinely reviewed and updated to help endure direction, unity of purpose, and provide a basis for measuring progress. B. Oath of office Prior to assuming their official position, all officers of the Fayetteville Police Department shall take an oath of office to enforce the law and uphold the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Arkansas. C. Code of Ethics All officers of the Fayetteville Police Department shall abide by the following Code of Ethics: LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS All law enforcement officers must be fully aware of the ethical responsibilities of their position and must strive constantly to live up to the highest possible standards of professional policing. The International Association of Chiefs of Police believes it is important that police officers have clear advice and counsel available to assist them in performing their duties consistent with these standards, and has adopted the following ethical mandates as guidelines to meet these ends. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POLICE OFFICER A police officer acts as an official representative of government who is required and trusted to work within the law. The office. powers and duties are conferred by statute. The fundamental duties of a police officer include serving the community; safeguarding lives and property; protecting the innocent; keeping the peace; and ensuring the rights of all to liberty, equality and justice. PERFORMANCE OF THE DUTIES OF A POLICE OFFICER A police officer shall perform all duties impartially, without favor or affection or ill will and without regard to status, sex, race, religion, political belief or aspiration. All citizens will be treated equally with courtesy, consideration and dignity. Officers will never allow personal feelings, animosities or friendships to influence official conduct. Laws will be enforced appropriately and courteously and, in carrying out their responsibilities, officers will strive to obtain maximum cooperation from the public. They will conduct themselves in appearance and deportment in such a manner as to inspire confidence and respect for the position of public trust they hold. DISCRETION A police officer will use responsibly the discretion invested in the position and exercise it within the law. The principle of reasonableness will guide the officer's determinations and the officer will consider all surrounding circumstances in determining whether any legal action shall be taken. (1.1.1) Page 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Consistent anise use of discretion, based on professional policing competence, will do much to preserve good relationships and retain the confidence of the public. There can be difficulty in choosing between conflicting courses of action. It is important to remember that a timely word of advise rather than arrest, which may be correct in appropriate circumstance, can be a more effective means of achieving a desired end. USE OF FORCE A police officer will never employ unnecessary force or violence and will use only such force in the discharge of duty as is reasonable in all circumstances. Force should be used only with the greatest restraint and only after discussion, negotiation and persuasion have been found to be inappropriate or ineffective. While the use of force is occasionally unavoidable, every police officer will refrain from applying the unnecessary infliction of pain or suffering and will never engage in cruel, degrading or inhumane treatment of any person. CONFIDENTIALITY Whatever a police officer sees, hears or learns of, which of a confidential nature, will be kept secret unless the performance of duty or legal provision requires otherwise. Members of the public have a right to security and privacy, and information obtained abIt them must not be improperly divulged. INTEGRITY A police officer will not engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will an officer condone such acts by other police officers. The public demands that the integrity of police officers be above reproach. Police officers must, therefore, avoid any conduct that might compromise integrity and thus undercut the public confidence in a law enforcement agency. Officers will refuse to accept any gifts, presents, subscriptions, favors, gratuities or promises that could be interpreted as seeking to cause the officer to refrain from performing official responsibilities honestly and within the law. Police officers must not receive private or special advantage from their official status. Respect from the public cannot be bought; it can only be earned and cultivated. COOPERATION WITH OTHER OFFICERS AND AGENCIES Police officers will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice. An officer or agency may be one among many organizations that may provide law enforcement services to a jurisdiction. It is imperative that a police officer assist colleagues fully and completely with respect and consideration at all times. (1.1.1) Page 3 PERSONAL/PRO.SSIONAL CAPABILITIES Police officers will be responsible for their own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve their level of knowledge and competence. Through study and experience, a police officer can acquire the high level of knowledge and competence that is essential for efficient and effective performance of duty. The acquisition of knowledge is a never ending process of personal and professional development that should be pursued constantly. PRIVATE LIFE Police officers will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to their agencies or to themselves. A police officer's character and conduct while off-duty must always be exemplary, thus maintaining a position of respect in the community in which he or she lives and serves. The officer's personal behavior must be beyond reproach. Source: IACP October 17, 1989 • (1.1.1) Page 4 •FAYETCEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT• FAYETtEVILLE, ARKANSAS POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND RULES (Effective Date (Number 1.2.1 Subject LIMITS OF AUTHORITY Reference Special Instructions Distribution All Personnel Reevaluation Date 1 -Year No.Pages -6- I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to outline the limits of law enforcement authority delegated to officers of the Fayetteville Police Department pertaining to the enforcement of laws, statutes, and ordinances within their jurisdiction. It also defines circumstances and establishes limits involving officer discretion and provides guidelines for exercising such discretion utilizing alternatives to arrest and/or prearraignment confinement. II. DEFINITIONS A. ARREST Arrest is the taking of a person into custody of the law, the purpose of which is to restrain the accused until he can be held accountable for the offense at court proceedings. B. PROBABLE CAUSE Probable cause has been interpreted as facts and circumstances that amount to more than mere suspicion but less than proof beyond a reasonable doubt that would lead a prudent person to believe a crime has been committed or is about to be committed. C. FELONY A felony is a serious offense which carries a penalty of incarceration usually for one year or more. Persons convicted of felony offenses lose certain rights such as the right to vote, hold an elective office or Federal government position, or maintain certain licenses. D. MISDEMEANOR A misdemeanor is a less serious offense punishable by incarceration for not more than one year in a county jail or fine or similar penalty. (1.2.1) Page 1 ePeon c onsidered tc tghenanot workxngtOn 3411 re t. ---duty!!] fu aerance of: Departmental" ob3ectivea durin• th"eiar regu am* schedual�ed hoursor other hours asrequire d by police supervisor .or, spurt order, III. POLICY A. JURISDICTION AND STATUTORY AUTHORITY 1. Officers of the Fayetteville Police Department shall have within the corporate limits of the City of Fayetteville all the powers invested in law enforcement officers as described under Arkansas Code Annotated 14-52- 203. 2. Officers shall also have the power to serve all civil and criminal process that may be directed to them by any officer of the Court and may enforce the ordinances and regulations of the City as the City vatI1 eL Lvio tounc ll may direct. 3. In addition to their authority within the corporate limits, officers shall have all the powers invested in law enforcement officers by statute or common law within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the corporate limits of the City of Fayetteville, and on all property owned by or leased to the City wherever located. 4. Any officer pursuing an offender outside thecorporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City shall be entitled to all privileges, immunities, and benefits to which he would be entitled if acting /thin the City, including coverage under the workmen's compensation laws. B. ARREST AUTHORITY An officer may effect an arrest if there is probable cause to believe a person has committed an offense as it is defined in the Arkansas Criminal Code. Probable cause is the legal requirement for an arrest. 1. An arrest occurs when the following conditions exist: a. The officer believes that sufficient legal evidence exists that a crime is being committed, and intends to restrain the suspect; b. The officer deprives the individual of his liberty; and c. The suspect believes he or she is in the custody of the police and cannot voluntarily leave. 2. An arrest can be initiated with or without a warrant and must be based on probable cause. a. Arrest Pursuant to a Warrant An arrest warrant issued by the court determines an arrest should be made and directs the police to bring the named person before the court. (1) An officer having a warrant in possession may arrest the person named on or described_in the warrant at any time and at any place within the jurisdiction of the City of Fayetteville. (2) An officer who has knowledge that a warrant for (1.2.1) Page 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 arrest has been AL and has not been executed, but who does not have the warrant in his possession, may arrest the person named in the warrant at asLy La,,,e . accdi'nq 4irtd Arkansas_ or ansas, State ;law. (a) The officer must inform the person arrested of the existing warrant, and (b) The officer must serve the warrant on the person as soon as possible. b. Arrest Without a Warrant According to Rule 4 of the Arkansas Court Rules "Rules of Criminal Procedures", a law enforcement officer may arrest a person without a warrant if the officer has reasonable cause to believe that such person has committed: (1) a felony; (2) a traffic offense involving: (a) death or physical injury to a person; or (b) damage to property; or (c) driving a vehicle while under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or drug; (d) any violation of law in the officer's presence. (3) A private person may make an arrest where he has reasonable grounds for believing that the person arrested has committed a felony. (4) An arrest shall not be deemed to have been made on insufficient cause hereunder solely on the ground that the officer orlrivate citizen is unable to determine the particular offense which may have been committed. (5) A warrantless arrest by an officer not personally possessed of information sufficient to constitute reasonable cause is valid where the arresting officer is instructed to make the arrest by a police agency which collectively possesses knowledge sufficient to constitute reasonable cause. (6) In the case of a misdemeanor, probable cause as well as the officer's presence at the time of the offense are required, with the following exceptions: (a) The officer believes the suspect may cause physical injury to self or others, or damage to property unless immediately arrested (See ACA 9 15 103 "Act 636 8151'1 ) annd Domes't+res�"yAbuse Act ail*aefined~ ritiR IOCRWaT. .Rule 4_l (aMIY)iI 989" 6; (b) The suspect has committed the offense of shoplifting when the officer, merchant, or merchant's employee who has observed the person accused of committing the offense of shoplifting shall provide a written statement which shall serve as probable cause to justify the arrest (See ACA 5- 36-116 (2)(c); (c) The officer has reason to believe the suspect will not be apprehendedunless immediately arrested. 3. Upon making an arrest, an officer must: (1.2.1) Page 3 a. Identify hims f as a law enforcement officer unless his identity is otherwise apparent; b. Inform the arrested person that he is under arrest; and c. As promptly as is reasonable under the circumstances, inform the arrested person of the cause of the arrest, unless the cause appears to be evident. 4. An arrest is complete when: a. The person submits to the control of the arresting officer who has indicated his intention to arrest, or b. The arresting officer, with intent to make an arrest, takes a person into custody by the use of physical force. 5. An officer may enter private premises or a vehicle to effect an arrest when: a. The officer has in his possession a warrant or order for arrest of a person or is authorized to arrest a person without a warrant or order having been issued; b. The officer has reasonable cause to believe the person to be arrested is present, and d. The officer has given, or made reasonable effort to give notice of his authority and purpose to an occupant thereof, unless there is reasonable cause to believe that the giving of such notice would. present a clear danger to human life. 6. Arrest for Serious Crime When an Oficer arrests a person for a serious crime, the officer shall advise the upervtsor determination wlrlbe Plaaalf the detective division aha` llbe �„ gotifiedof the arrest for further interviewing and investigation. 7. Arrest of Military Deserter Officers with probable cause that a person is a military deserter may arrest that person and arrange as soon as possible to release the person to the proper military authorities. 8. Arrest of Unconscious or Semiconscious Person Whenever an officer arrests an individual who is unconscious, semiconscious, or otherwise apparently suffering from some disabling condition, and who is unable to provide information on the causes of the condition, the officer should make a reasonable effort to determine if the person arrested is wearing a bracelet or necklace containing the Medic Alert Foundation's emergency alert symbol to indicate that the person suffers from diabetes, epilepsy, a cardiac condition, or any other form of illness which would cause a loss of consciousness. If such a symbol is found indicating that the person being arrested suffers from one of those conditions, the officer must make a reasonable effort to have appropriate medical care provided n_al%sch arreas' oiershcmp%hJ Standardandyng unconscious pers raa° 9. Misuse of Arrest Authority (1.2.1) Page 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Officers of the Illyetteville Police Department shall not misuse the arrest authority that has been delegated to them. C. USE OF DISCRETION AND ALTERNATIVES TO ARREST The Chief of Police shall determine what measures (policies and procedures) shall be enforced to influence officer discretion at the operative level of patrol. Officers are encouraged to be sensitive to cues as the probability of clearance, witness identification, victim prosecution, and other factors when making arrests, issuing citations, or other law enforcement activities. In instances of lesser violations of the law, the officer may weigh the seriousness of the offense and the surrounding circumstances and choose an alternative to arrest. The proper exercise of discretion does not relieve the officer of his responsibility to conduct a thorough investigation. 1. Alternatives to Arrest a. Issuance of a citation or criminal summons mih'e municipal --'judge determinescthee offense 'to ='be'. •;c'i't'abie)4 which would allow the arrested person to appear in court on their own recognizance in accordance with Article III, Rule 5, of the ARKANSAS RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, instead of taking the person before a magistrate and placing them under bond; b. Referral to a help agency, such as mental health, etc.; or c. Infor. resolution, tiu,lz I,ny u.e etr, or d. Warnings. 2. Arrest of Injured Person V1Vl1III .ta,,,agc, Upon arresting a person who has been injured, or is injured during the arrest process the officer shall contact his immediate supervisor. The immediate supervisor will respond and exa„«zzc3herve the injured person and based on the seriousness of the injury will make a determination as to whether or not the person should receive immediate medical attention. 3. Off -Duty Arrest Police officers of this department have liability protection for on -duty and off- duty performance of official duties. This protection does not extend to willful acts to cause injury or damage, or to those actions that the police officer knew, or reasonably should have known, were in conflict with the established policies or customs of this department. a. When off-duty and within the legal jurisdiction of this department, a police officer may make an arrest only when: (1) There is an immediate need for the prevention Efrdi)ly 'injury or „proper,ty',�Yos"s7daam qe of a ..Li,,,, or apprehension of a suspect; (2) The arresting officer is in possession of appropriate police identification. (1.2.1) Page 5 NeTE+ . eff dut atfscers shall noL ellyaye in vellicalas �l u l_suiLs W11ilc dsivi11g ptivately .wnes veil e.• Tlae • lloc VL blue 11y1zLo LOi LLaLLl. e. sLup yutpu Lw11c �1 veld Clea is psuhibiLed. OLticels may use psiyaLely p1lVately Uwued Lluc la w y) tJ YYioat.11ia1y LI.d111�. v LLsdcllt vl uL11c C211 .L CI tlllelyelll.y scenes. not, enforc offenses uta vehicles I _ :. �,;, attem persons :office $minor illie ursue pre • hens cautiously obtain zvehic descriptions-+ `� but ofr is- no.autherrzation law br :DeparfftmeC violate..`.trac-n} Ina Ian ai ze there Punderirstate a1 — .-. ile operating.a pr vate.;vehrcle`, b. If an off-duty arrest is made, the off-duty officer shall abide by all departmental policies and procedures and shall notify an on -duty police supervissor`of-the circumstances' �f.';the arrest:rand complete any; documentation of the°?lncident alid arrest required tby; the Supervisor or;; ..DepartmentalL Policies and Procedures. Ye, so11ne1 as says± yossible. c. No prisoner or arrestee, under any circumstances, shall be transported in a privately owned vehicle. 4. Assistance to Person Intoxicated in Public At his discretion, an officer may assist, as an alternative to arrest and incarceration, an individualrund a public place, of the following a. The officer transport the individual home; intoxicated in by taking any actions: may 1)il.eLt of intoxicated b. The officer may tlil.e�.L u1 transport the intoxicated individual to the residence of another individual willing to accept him; c. The officer may UILcl.L �1 transport the intoxicated individual to a public or private shelter facility if the individual is apparently in need of and unable to provide for himself food, clothing, or shelter, but not in need of immediate medical care; d. The officer may tlil.cl.t �1 transport the intoxicated individual to the Washington Regional Medical Center or other medical care facility if it is apparent the individual is in need of but unable to provide for himself immediate medical care. (1.2.1) Page 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 °AYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT° FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND RULES Effective Date Number 1.2.2 Subject ARREST PROCEDURES .Reference Special Instructions Distribution All Personnel Reevaluation Date 1 Year No.Pages -3- I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide officers with guidelines in determining when and if an arrest is appropriate according to the law. II. DISCUSSION An officer can make an arrest if he has probable cause to believe a person has committed an offense as it is defined in the Arkansas Criminal Code. Arrest is the taking of a person into custody of the law, the purpose of which is to restrain the accused until he can be held accountable for the offense at court proceedings. The legal requirement for an arrest is probable cause. III. POLICY A. An arrest occurs when the following conditions exist: 1. The officer believes that sufficient legal evidence exists that a crime is being committed, and intends to restrain the suspect; 2. The officer deprives the individual of his liberty and; 3. The suspect believes that he or she is in the custody of the police and cannot voluntarily leave. B. Arrest can be initiated with or without a warrant and must be based on probable cause. C. An arrest warrant issued by a court determines that an arrest should be made and directs the police to bring the named person before the court. D. An arrest can be made without a warrant only where the arresting officer is able to establish probable cause that a crime was committed and that the subject arrested is the person who committed it. (1.2.2) Page 1 E. In the case of felony an officer may arrest a suspect without a warrant where probable cause exists, even though the officer was not present when the offense was committed. F. In the case of a misdemeanor, probable cause as well as the officer's presence at the time of the offense are required Lim f section L. IV. CLASSIFICATION A. A felony is a more serious offense which carries a penalty of incarceration in a state prison, usually, for one year or more. B . A misdemeanor is a lesser offense punishable by incarceration for not more than one year in a county jail or fine or similar penalty. ✓ . ARREST A. If an officer decides it is necessary to take a person into custody he should do so in accordance with his lawful authority to arrest. B . An officer should be prepared to use non -deadly force when arresting an individual who is physically resisting arrest. 1. In these circumstances the officer must take caution in preventing injury to himself and the subject. 2. When a subject threatens to flee or injure the arresting officerlor„.,ot'h&t4 he must be prepared to use his training in self-defense in defending himself '':x- *v" others`;: while taking the person into custody. mp eted 4.`vohved n Pafaaokir Arrest; k84ivti?�'r off}icer warreness VI. SEARCH OF PERSON(S) A. Any officer may search a person after a lawful arrest for the following reasons: 1. To protect the officer, the accused or others. 2. To prevent the escape of the accused. 3. To furnish appropriate custodial care if the accused is jailed. 4. To obtain evidence of the commission of the offense for which the accused has been arrested, or to seize contraband, fruits of the crime, or other things criminally possessed or used in conjunction with the offense. B. Strip searches will only be made after arrest and will be made at the jail if necessary before being placed in a cell and only then in a professional manner. The only exception would be in a life- threatening situation to protect human life. C. Search of body cavities must be performed by a physician or a licensed nurse. A search of body cavities and "blood stream and subcutaneous tissues" incidental to an arrest should only be made if there is a strong probability that it will disclose things subject to seizure and related to the offense for which the (1.2.2) Page 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 individual was ar sted. The problems concerning the search of body cavities usually result when some degree of force has been used. D. A law enforcement officer who has detained a person, if he reasonably suspects that person is armed and dangerous to the officer or others, may search the outer clothing of such person and seize any weapon or other dangerous things which may be used against the officer or others. The search shall not be more detailed than is reasonably necessary to insure safety. • (1.2.2) Page 3 • FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND RULES Effective Date Number 1.2.4 Subject DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Reference Special Instructions Distribution All Personnel Reevaluation Date 1 Year No.Pages -8- I. PURPOSE To establish clear policy and procedural directives for officers responding to domestic violence calls. II. POLICY It is the policy of this department to treat all acts of domestic violence as criminal conduct. Therefore, an officer's objective(s) in responding to domestic violence calls shall be to protect victims from further violence, enforce state laws against violators, and arrest offenders where applicable. A. Arresting Domestic Violence Offenders An officer has the authority to make an arrest_with or without a warrant for domestic abuse as provided in Rule 4.1 (a) (iv) of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedures. A.R. Cr.P. Rule 4.1 (a)(iv) states: (a) A law enforcement officer may arrest a person without a warrant if the officer has reasonable cause to believe that such person has committed.... (iv) acts which constitute a crime under the laws of this state and which constitute domestic abuse as defined by law against a family or household member and which occurred within four (4) hours preceding the arrest. Although officers shall exercise discretion in responding to domestic violence calls, arrest shall be the preferred action in cases involving physical violence and/or domestic battering as stated in Ark. Code Ann. 16-81- 113. (1.2.4) Page 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 • III. DEFINITIONS A. Domestic Violence Domestic defined physical assault, imminent violence is generally as the infliction of harm, bodily injury or or the fear of physical harm, bodily injury or assault, by one family or household member on another. B . Wife or Spouse Abuse Wife or spouse abuse is usually defined as acts of violence or recurring assaults between sexual partners, married and unmarried, who are living together or who previously lived together. C. The Domestic Abuse Act of 1995 The Domestic Abuse Act of 1995 amended the statutes formerly t itled "Wife Battering." They are now entitled, "Domestic Battering" and they include family and household members in the class of persons protected. D . Family or Household Member (F/HM) The "family or household member" relationship must be proven in any Domestic Battering crime. Ark. Code Ann. 5-26-302 defines "family or household member" as including: (1) spouses or former spouses (2) parents and children • (3) persons related by blood within the fourth degree of consanguinity (4) persons who presently or in the past have resided or cohabited together. E . Physical Abuse The act of striking, threatening, harassing or interfering with the personal liberty of any family or household member by any other family or household member, but excluding reasonable discipline of a minor child by a parent or guardian of such a minor child. IV. CRIMINAL CHARGES There are four (4) situations where it is preferable under current Arkansas law to charge regular Battery instead of Domestic Battering. If charged as Battery, the following four offenses will merit a felony charge, whereas they would only be misdemeanors under Domestic Battering. It is preferable to charge regular Battery when there is physical injury.... (a) by means of a firearm Charge under 5-13-201(a)(7) B Felony (b) to a pregnant woman (causing miscarriage or stillbirth) Charge under 5-13-201 (c)(5)(A/B) B Felony (d) to a person over age 60 Charge under 5-13-202(a)(4)(C) (1.2.4) Page 2