Once a violator has been identified, it is the function of the department to initiate the criminal process; however, there are circumstances when a crime may occur and the department will not make a physical arrest. There may be a report written and an application for a complaint made, or in some cases, when the offense is of a minor nature, a verbal warning or other direction may be given. The decision not to make an arrest will be guided by department policy and the factual situation involved, not by the personal feelings of the officer.
Last Edited: March 21, 2017