In the event you believe you have probably cause to detain someone/ place someone under a detainment you must do all that applies of the following:

Physical Restraint (Optional): It is up to officer discretion whether a detainment requires physical restraint, you may choose to physically restrain a detainee in the following circumstances:

1. 1. Their involvement in a potential crime has not yet been established.

   2. They exhibit violent/ abusive behaviour in a situation.

   3. They are interfering/ impeding on a situation they were previously uninvolved in (you may choose to release them once the scene is wrapped up).

Notify them of the reason for their Detainment: You are legally obligated to give the reasoning for their detainment.

Release or Upgrade Detainment to Arrest as appropriate: If grounds for an arrest are met, you may choose to make an arrest at which point refer to 204.2 Arrests. Alternatively, you must release them once they are no longer required to be detained.

Definition. An arrest is taking a person into custody, in a case and in the manner authorised by law.

206.21 Probable Cause for Arrest

Definition:

• A set of facts that would cause a person of ordinary care and prudence to entertain an honest and strong belief that the person to be arrested is guilty of a crime.

• Must exist before an arrest is made and is based on the totality of the circumstances.

• Facts required to establish probable cause may include, but are not limited to:

  • Direct investigation or reports

  • Circumstantial evidence

  • Second-hand statements from reliable sources

206.22 Reasonable Suspicion vs Probable Cause

• Possible influence of alcohol / drugs (Reas. Susp) vs Illegal level intoxication (Prob Cause)

• Actions/words/demeanor during detention (Reas. Susp) vs Self incrimination, contraband (Prob Cause)

• Erratic driving vs DUI, contraband

• Pat search for weapons vs Possession of weapons, contraband

• Possible connection to burglary vs Discovery of stolen property

Individual officer's expertise and specialised training can determine probable cause and can differ among officers.

206.23 Elements of a Lawful Arrest

Peace Officer Authority to Arrest

Officers may make an arrest:

• • • Pursuant to a warrant

    • Without a warrant

      • Whenever they have probable cause to believe the person committed a felony or misdemeanor in their presence;

      • When the person committed a felony, although not in the officer's presence;

      • Whenever they have probable cause to believe the person has committed a felony, whether or not a felony has in fact been committed.

    • In Officer's Presence

• Includes officer's senses, such as hearing, sight, and smell

• Senses can be enhanced with tools: Binoculars; Dogs; Flashlights; Telephone; thermal imaging.

Information required at time of arrest

3 things are required to be conveyed to the arrestee at the time of the arrest:

• • 1. Intent - Must tell the individual that he or she is being arrested

    2. Cause - Must state the reason for the arrest

    3. Authority:

       • A non-uniformed officer must show identification

       • A uniformed officer and/or marked car satisfies this requirement

       • A private person must state his or authority to make the arrest

Two situations where arresting person does not need to communicate the three are when the suspect is:

• Actually committing the offence

• Attempting to escape

206.24 Arrests in Place of a Citation

In the event a civilian refuses to sign a citation, they are to be placed under arrest and released upon the point they sign the citation.

206.31 Search of Persons
Officers shall search all suspects prior to transporting them in a Department vehicle. Before conducting a search, officers shall put on gloves in order to preserve any forensic evidence that may be found.

Officers shall provide the following notification to the suspect, or a variation of it:

“I am going to be conducting a search of your person. Do you have anything on you that I should know about, or that may harm me?”

Alt + "Search"  

Confiscate all Weapons, Illegal Items (narcotics, burglary tools, etc.) - The suspect must be left with their (own) various forms of ID (ID Card, Driving Licence). 

206.32 Custody of Suspect Vehicle
Officers must ensure that a suspects vehicles is secure and that tow is requested, any evidence must be collected during a search of the vehicle prior to handing the vehicle over to tow services.

Vehicles have 2 storage areas that must be searched.

• The Trunk

  • Access via Alt + "Search Trunk"

• The Glovebox

  • Access whilst in Driver or Passenger seat and pressing "TAB"

Officer's may only transport suspects if they have a suitable full or half cage.

Vehicles that do not meet this requirement:

• Canine Unit Vehicles

• Unmarked Vehicles (variable)

• Gator ATV

• High Speed Unit(s)

• Motor Bike Unit

Exemptions:

• SWAT Lenco Bearcat

• Air Unit (in case of Medevac)

All suspects must be read their Miranda Rights prior to questioning in Police Custody.
These rights are as follows:

1. The right to Remain Silent

2. Anything they do or say can, and will be used against them in the Court of Law.

3. The right to an Attorney

4. The right to an Attorney, appointed to them by the state at no expense of their own if they are unable to afford the services of an attorney on their own.

"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can, and will be used against you in a Court of Law. You have the right to an Attorney, if you cannot afford an Attorney, one will be provided for you (by the state of San Andreas). Do you understand these rights as I have read them to you (and with these rights in mind do you wish to speak to me?)".

206.61 Identifying
Given photo identification must be confirmed via biometrics. Scan detainees fingerprints vio portable biometrics scanner at the station.

/me Biometrics Scan, what ID comes back?

206.62 Processing
Take a "mugshot" of the suspect in order to update the suspects image within the Police System for easier identification in the event of future offences.

206.63 Sentencing
Complete the Arrest Report (Refer to Section 603.3)

Notify the Detainee of the Following:

• Charges they are recieving.

• Prison Sentence (time) and/or payable fine.

Have the detainee be collected by county Prison Transport Services.

/jail [ID] [Time: Seconds] [Reason, Optional]