General Orders

Question 1

G.O. 1.3 ARRESTS

Define probable cause

Answer 1

an officer’s knowledge of facts and circumstances based on reasonable information sufficient to lead a prudent person to believe that a crime has been or is being committed and that the suspects identified either did commit or is going to commit the offense

Question 2

G.O. 1.3 ARRESTS

member shall not attempt to obtain confessions or statements by force, coercion, threat, or promise or subjective person to:

Answer 2

Unusually long interview periods

An inhumane atmosphere

Actual or threatened physical abuse

Denial basic necessities such as food water and toilet facilities