juveniles

The investigative entity with jurisdiction shall be responsible for the prosecution of
all juveniles arrested for, and charged in Probate Court, with gang related offenses
with the exception of those arrested for homicide and/or sex crimes. In addition,
they shall investigate and prosecute all adults arrested for gang related offenses
with the exception of those arrested for homicide and/or sex crimes.
2. The investigative entity with jurisdiction shall obtain a verbal request from the Chief
of the Juvenile Wayne County Probation Officer in all cases involving juveniles of
waivable age (14 years and above and when there is a specified offense), where
the investigation determines that sufficient evidence and probable cause exist to
support a felony charge and which are gang related. In all felony cases that are
gang related where a waiver is not requested because of the juvenile’s age, or the
waiver request has been denied, the investigative entity with jurisdiction shall file a
petition for an official Juvenile Court hearing.
3. The officer in charge of the precinct station desk shall notify the Gang Intelligence
Team whenever any juvenile is arrested for a gang related activity. The Gang
Intelligence Team shall be responsible for determining whether they will investigate
and prosecute the case as gang related or whether it will be investigated and
prosecuted by the command having jurisdiction.
4. The officer in charge of the precinct station desk shall forward by department mail
one (1) copy of all incident reports submitted to the desk relating to gang activities,
gang information, or gang arrests, to the Gang Intelligence Team by 10:00 a.m.
daily. An assignment copy of all Official Complaint Records that are gang related
shall also be forwarded to the Gang Intelligence Team.
5. Under no circumstances shall any member of this department, except those
members assigned to the Gang Intelligence Team, affix language indicating that
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intended to be, or is, created by the issuance of this Training Directive.
an individual was arrested for a gang related offense, to documents prepared for
presentation to Probate Court (i.e. application for petition, or waiver). Such
indications shall be the sole prerogative of the Gang Intelligence Team.
Specified Juvenile Violations
The specified juvenile violations, as enumerated in MCL 712A.2(a)(1)(A)-(I), MCL
600.606(2)(a)-(i), MCL 764.1f(2)(a)-(i), and MCR 6.903(H)(1)-(19), are as follows:
 First-degree arson, MCL 750.72;
 Assault with intent to commit murder, MCL 750.83;
 Assault with intent to maim, MCL 750.86;
 Assault with intent to rob while armed, MCL 750.89;
 Attempted murder, MCL 750.91;
 First-degree murder, MCL 750.316;
 Second-degree murder, MCL 750.317;
 Kidnapping, MCL 750.349;
 First-degree criminal sexual conduct, MCL 750.520b;
 Armed robbery, MCL 750.529;
 Carjacking, MCL 750.529a;
 Robbery of a bank, safe, or vault, MCL 750.531;
 Assault with intent to do great bodily harm or assault by strangulation or
suffocation, MCL 750.84, if armed with a dangerous weapon;
 First-degree home invasion, MCL 750.110a(2); if armed with a dangerous
weapon;
 Escape or attempted escape from a medium- or high-security facility operated
by the Department of Human Services (DHS) or a county juvenile agency, or
from a high-security facility operated by a private agency under contract with
the DHS or a county juvenile agency, MCL 750.186a;
 Possession of a controlled substance classified in schedule 1 or 2 that is a
narcotic drug or a drug described in section 7214(a)(iv), and that is in an amount
of 1,000 grams or more of any mixture containing that substance, MCL
333.7403(2)(a)(i);
 An attempt, MCL 750.92, to commit any of the above crimes;
 Conspiracy, MCL 750.157A, to commit any of the above crimes;
 Solicitation, MCL 750.157b, to commit any of the above crimes;
 Any lesser-included offense of a specified juvenile violation, if the juvenile is
charged with a specified juvenile violation; and
 Any other offense arising out of the same transaction as a specified juvenile
violation, if the juvenile is charged with a specified juvenile violation.
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intended to be, or is, created by the issuance of this Training Directive.
Detention of Juveniles

1. Officers may take a juvenile into custody without a court order where the juvenile
   is found to be violating any law or ordinance, or where the child is found in
   surroundings, which endanger the juvenile’s health, morals, or welfare.
2. When a juvenile is taken into custody, the officer shall immediately attempt to notify
   the parent, guardian, or custodian of the juvenile. In addition, juveniles shall not be
   detained, transported, or incarcerated with persons 17 years of age or older.
   Juveniles will not be held in any detention facility unless the juvenile is completely
   isolated to prevent verbal, visual, or physical contact with any adult prisoner. When
   a juvenile is taken into custody, an incident report shall be prepared detailing the
   reason for detention.
3. If a parent or legal guardian appears on the scene of a juvenile detention and
   expresses a desire to accompany the juvenile and the officers to the station, the
   request shall be given every consideration when circumstances permit. However,
   the extension of this courtesy shall be governed by the facts of the immediate
   situation.
4. Juveniles in the company of an adult who have been arrested, may be released at
   the scene provided the juveniles are not involved in any criminality, are not wanted
   on other charges, would not be in violation of a curfew ordinance if released, and
   are within reasonable proximity of their home. Otherwise, the juveniles shall be
   conveyed home or to the precinct station where notification of a parent or legal
   guardian will be made to provide a proper escort for the juvenile.
5. Juveniles shall not be detained in DPD custody in excess of six (6) hours. It shall
   be the responsibility of the officer in charge of the precinct station desk to ensure
   compliance.
   Release of Juveniles Detained
6. In the event the situation warrants the release of the juvenile, the officer in charge
   of the precinct station desk will be responsible for obtaining a clearance from
   Records Management. However, if unusual circumstances exist, as determined by
   the officer in charge of the precinct station desk, juveniles detained for
   misdemeanor offenses or ordinance violations may be released to a parent or legal
   guardian prior to obtaining a clearance.
7. The parent, legal guardian, or custodian, shall be advised that a driver’s license or
   two (2) other pieces of identification will be required for proper identification. If this
   identification is unavailable, an adult licensed driver shall verify the identity of the
   parent, legal guardian, or custodian. An appropriate entry shall be recorded in the
   precinct desk blotter.
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intended to be, or is, created by the issuance of this Training Directive.
3. At all times upon a detention of a juvenile, a copy of the incident report shall be
forwarded to the precinct detective unit. The supervisor shall also make an
appropriate entry in the precinct desk blotter.
4. When a parent, legal guardian, or custodian, cannot be contacted to take custody
of the juvenile within two (2) hours, the officer in charge of the precinct station desk
shall be responsible for notifying Child Abuse and be guided by their advice.
Notification of Parent or Guardian

1. Whenever a juvenile is detained or taken into protective custody, it shall be the
   responsibility of the officer in charge of the precinct station desk to immediately
   notify the parent or legal guardian.
2. When a juvenile is to be sent to a detention facility for admission, it shall be the
   responsibility of the admissions officer at the youth home to notify the parent or
   legal guardian of the admission and preliminary hearing.
   Fingerprinting an Photographing
   As an aid in arriving at an identification, all juveniles eight (8) years of age and older,
   detained for a Part I crime shall be processed through Live Scan. Additionally, all
   juveniles twelve (12) years of age or older, detained for any crime or ordinance
   violation, shall be processed through Live Scan. Once the juvenile is processed
   through Live Scan, their information is sent directly to the Wayne County Youth Home.
   Youth Home
   Admission to a Detention Facility
3. In order to admit a juvenile, age sixteen (16) or under, to the Wayne County Youth
   Home, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Children’s Hospital, or any other detention
   facility, the Wayne County Youth Home intake officer must be notified. The intake
   officer will advise the inquiring officer of the proper facility.
4. A JC-01 and Witness List must be prepared and submitted upon admission. It is
   the responsibility of the investigative entity with jurisdiction to provide ALL
   investigative documents to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Juvenile
   Division. This shall include all investigative work completed (e.g. witness
   statements, canvass results, video, and line-ups).
5. A statement shall be taken immediately from the complaining witness and
   submitted to the Wayne County Youth Home. Generally, the investigative entity
   with jurisdiction shall prepare the complaint form for petition; however, if the
   investigative entity with jurisdiction is unavailable, the officer in charge of the
   precinct station desk shall ensure the form is prepared and all appropriate spaces
   are completed.
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intended to be, or is, created by the issuance of this Training Directive.
4. The officer in charge of the case shall contact the investigative entity with
jurisdiction the morning following the apprehension to determine if the juvenile was
actually admitted to the Wayne County Youth Home, if that information is not
already known.
Temporary Release
Any member desiring the temporary release of a juvenile from the Wayne County
Youth Home for appearance in any court as a witness or defendant must present a
subpoena or Writ to the Wayne County Youth Home before the juvenile will be
released. The officer to whom the juvenile is released is responsible for returning the
juvenile to the Wayne County Youth Home immediately after the court appearance or
for notifying the Wayne County Youth Home if the juvenile is not being promptly
returned for any reason. A Writ is required when a juvenile is waived and must appear
in court.
Taken into Protective Custody
In the event a juvenile is merely taken into protective custody, the juvenile shall be
released only to a parent, legal guardian, or custodian, except under unusual
circumstances. When a parent, legal guardian, or custodian is not available, the
juvenile may be released to an adult brother, sister, or close relative. The person to
whom the juvenile is released shall be required to produce identification and an
appropriate entry shall be made in the precinct desk blotter.
Interviewing Juveniles

1. A member wishing to interview and question a juvenile with respect to the juvenile’s
   part in the commission of a crime should, if feasible, do so in the presence of their
   parent or legal guardian whom must be advised by the interviewing officer
   regarding the juvenile’s constitutional protections. If a juvenile’s parent or legal
   guardian is present, members must ensure that they and the juvenile, clearly and
   unmistakably understand the procedures, and the parent’s and juveniles
   signatures must be affixed to the Constitutional Rights Certificate of Notification
   (DPD342B). A court will examine the totality of the circumstances (e.g. juveniles
   age, education, circumstances, etc.) in determining whether the admission was/or
   confession is admissible in the absence of the presence of a parent of legal
   guardian. Members must be mindful that Miranda is applicable to juveniles.
2. If the juvenile, the juvenile’s parent, or legal guardian, indicate in any manner that
   the juvenile wishes to remain silent, questioning must cease. However,
   questioning may be conducted with the permission of the juvenile’s attorney
   whether or not the parent or legal guardian is present.
3. Officers may also interview juveniles with respect to their part in the commission of
   a crime who are in attendance at school provided they do so in accordance with
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intended to be, or is, created by the issuance of this Training Directive.
the above procedures. If it is necessary to remove a juvenile from school, the
officer involved shall inform the school officials that the juvenile is being removed.
Showups
All showups of juveniles shall be arranged by the officer in charge of the case in
conjunction with the Wayne County Youth Home and shall occur at the Wayne County
Youth Home. All additional showup procedures shall apply as delineated for adults in
the court procedure segment of this manual.
Tickets
Miscellaneous Ordinance Violations

1. Unless otherwise specified in Department procedures, juveniles observed in
   violation of miscellaneous city ordinances need not be detained, but may be issued
   a Miscellaneous Ordinance Violation Notice and released to appear. When this is
   done the words “Juvenile” and “To Be Notified” boxes shall be checked on the
   Ordinance Violation Notice and, the Juvenile Court will make the notification
   regarding a hearing date.
2. Ordinance violation notices shall not be issued for violations of the following
   miscellaneous ordinances: knife ordinance, firearm ordinances, city school
   ordinances, and destruction of city property (buses). All juveniles observed
   violating these miscellaneous ordinances should be detained and conveyed to the
   precinct station in which the violation occurred. The juvenile shall be processed in
   accordance with the procedures governing school incidents in this chapter.
   Civil Infractions
   In civil infraction cases juveniles are processed in the same manner as adults. A
   juvenile observed in violation of a city ordinance or state law which is a civil infraction
   shall not be detained; the juvenile shall be issued a violation notice for the civil infraction
   and released at the scene, provided the juvenile is not involved in any criminality, is
   not wanted on other criminal charges, and would not be in violation of a curfew
   ordinance if released. When the juvenile is issued a violation notice, the word
   “JUVENILE” shall be written in the “Remarks” section on the bottom portion of the
   Uniform Law Citation.
   Misdemeanor Violations and Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses
3. Juveniles observed committing a misdemeanor should be detained and conveyed
   to the precinct station in which the misdemeanor occurred. The officer in charge
   of the precinct station desk shall cause an investigation to be conducted to
   determine the sufficiency of the evidence to support further detention. The officer
   in charge of the case conducting the investigation shall obtain information of prior
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intended to be, or is, created by the issuance of this Training Directive.
records, if any, from the admissions officer at the Wayne County Youth Home. The
officer in charge of the precinct station desk will determine whether the juvenile
should be warned and released, released pending further investigation, issued a
violation notice and/or sent to the Wayne County Youth Home. In aggravated
incidents the investigative entity with jurisdiction may make application for a petition
to be filed for an official Juvenile Court hearing and make recommendation to the
officer in charge of the precinct station desk as to the release or detention of the
juvenile in the Wayne County Youth Home.
2. If records indicate it is a second or subsequent detention, the parent or legal
guardian may be issued an Ordinance Violation Notice for violation of the parental
responsibility ordinance, provided sufficient proof of prior knowledge exists. If
records reflect it is a third or subsequent detention, the investigative entity with
jurisdiction shall file an application for an official Juvenile Court hearing.
Conveyance to Station - No Operator’s License

1. When a juvenile is found driving without a valid operator’s license, the juvenile shall
   be taken to the precinct station desk where the officer in charge of the precinct
   station desk will give the juvenile an opportunity to contact any party who may be
   in a position to bring the juvenile’s license to the station.
2. If a valid license is produced, no violation notice shall be issued for failing to have
   a valid license in immediate possession. The juvenile may then be released in
   accordance with juvenile release procedures.
3. If a valid license cannot be produced, the officer in charge of the precinct station
   desk shall direct the apprehending officer to issue the juvenile the misdemeanor
   copy of a Uniform Law Citation for not having a valid license in immediate
   possession. The juvenile may be released in accordance with juvenile release
   procedures.
   Juveniles and OWI or OWPD (Operating with the Presence of Drugs)
   Juveniles are subject to the same rights and obligations as adults with respect to the
   taking of chemical tests. Therefore, the same procedures shall be followed. Juveniles
   found to be operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or controlled
   substance shall be processed in accordance with juvenile misdemeanor arrest
   procedures.
   Felony Violations
4. If there is probable cause to believe a juvenile has committed a felony, the juvenile
   shall be detained and conveyed to the precinct station in which the violation
   occurred. The officer in charge of the precinct station desk shall cause the
   circumstances of the detention to be investigated to determine the sufficiency of
   evidence to support further detention. The officer in charge of the precinct station
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intended to be, or is, created by the issuance of this Training Directive.
desk shall cause the admissions officer of the Wayne County Youth Home to be
contacted, as they will determine whether the juvenile will be admitted.
2. An application for a petition for an official Juvenile Court hearing will be filed in all
felony cases where evidence of probable cause exists and shall be prepared by
investigative entity with jurisdiction unless the arresting officers in compliance with
admissions procedures to the Wayne County Youth Home have already completed
it.
3. If the juvenile is admitted for further detention, this detention time is not the same
as the six (6) hours DPD custody time and is not inconsistent with the six (6) hour
rule.
4. A verbal request to the Chief of the Juvenile Division (Wayne County Prosecutor’s
Office) for waiver of jurisdiction from Juvenile Court to 3rd Circuit Court shall be
obtained by the investigative entity with jurisdiction if a juvenile fourteen (14) to
sixteen (16) years of age is arrested for Murder, Robbery, Home Invasion I, any
Sex Crime, or any act of violence, which if committed by an adult, would constitute
a felony, provided sufficient evidence of probable cause exists to support the
charge, with the existence of subsequent investigation discloses evidence or
information which warrants submission of the waiver request.
5. When the results of the initial investigation do not warrant a charge being lodged
against the juvenile, or if the juvenile is to be released pending further actions on
order of the officer in charge of the precinct station desk or officer in charge of the
investigative entity with jurisdiction, such release shall be made in accordance with
juvenile release procedures.
Violations of Curfew

1. Minors seventeen (17) years of age, or juveniles observed in violation of the curfew
   ordinance shall be stopped and investigated. Discretion should be used in cases,
   where in the officer’s judgment, it is a bona fide emergency or when the individual
   is within sight of the individual’s residence or other location where the individual is
   visiting, provided the individual can be released to a parent, legal guardian, or
   custodian at that address.
2. Minors seventeen (17) years of age, observed in violation of the curfew ordinance
   shall be arrested and conveyed to the precinct station. They shall be registered for
   the curfew violation and issued a Miscellaneous Ordinance Violation for immediate
   arraignment.
3. Juveniles detained for violation of the curfew ordinance shall be conveyed to the
   precinct station where he/she shall be issued a Miscellaneous Ordinance Violation.
   The juvenile may be released in accordance with juvenile release procedures.
4. Section 33-3-11 of the City Code for Curfew Laws states it is unlawful for a minor
   to be on a public street, sidewalk, playground, vacant lot, or other unsupervised
   public place, during the following restricted time:
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intended to be, or is, created by the issuance of this Training Directive.
a. For minors age fifteen (15) and under:
 During standard time: from 8:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m.; and
 During daylight savings time: from 10:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m.
b. For minors ages sixteen (16) and seventeen (17):
 During standard time: from 10:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m., except Fridays
and Saturdays: from 11:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m.; and
 During daylight saving time: from 11:00 a.m. through 6:00 a.m.
5. Section 33-3-12 of the City Code for Curfew Laws states it shall be unlawful for a
minor to be in an arcade, bowling alley, restaurant, theater, or other place of
amusement or entertainment during the curfew periods as defined in section 33-3-
11 of this Code.
Releasing Names of Juveniles

1. Michigan State Law provides that any person may recover up to $1,500 in a civil
   action against the parents of an unemancipated minor who has willfully or
   maliciously destroyed property, or who has willfully or maliciously caused bodily
   harm or injury to a person.
2. Complainants who request the names of juvenile offenders shall be directed to
   make such requests in writing to the commanding officer of the precinct station or
   the commanding officer of the investigative entity with jurisdiction. If the request
   appears to be legitimate, the citizen may be furnished with the requested
   information.
   School Incidents
3. Except for firearm offenses occurring in and around public or private schools in the
   city of Detroit, which shall be handled by the Gang Intelligence Team, the precinct
   station is responsible for handling and investigating school incidents occurring at
   any school within their jurisdiction. Each precinct station shall be responsible for
   working with the Security Section of the Board of Education and for notifying the
   proper commands within the department regarding school incidents that occur
   within their precinct.
4. A school incident that requires immediate police assistance, i.e., outsiders inside
   the school, a disturbance in progress, arrests or detentions that are inevitable, etc.,
   is classified as an emergency school incident. Emergency school incidents will be
   handled by police personnel assigned to that school, or by personnel who are
   dispatched to the scene. The Gang Intelligence Team shall be notified of any
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intended to be, or is, created by the issuance of this Training Directive.
arrests and detentions made regarding firearm offenses occurring in and around
public and private schools in the city of Detroit, and persons arrested or detained
for said crimes shall be conveyed to the Gang Intelligence Team.
3. Rumor-type incident information coming to the attention of the Board of Education
will be reported directly to the officer in charge of the precinct station desk at the
concerned precinct station who shall determine the appropriate action.
4. Department personnel, responding to or otherwise receiving information relative to
school incidents of any nature, occurring in and around public or private schools in
the city of Detroit, shall communicate all available details to the Gang Intelligence
Team as soon as possible. The name of the member of the Gang Intelligence
Team whom the information is given shall be noted on the incident report with a
copy of the incident report forwarded to the Gang Intelligence Team. Appropriate
entries shall be made in the precinct station’s desk blotter.
School Incidents Reported by Citizens

1. Department personnel receiving a telephone call from a citizen concerning an
   emergency situation as described above, shall accept the information and then
   immediately contact the emergency service operator for police service.
2. When department personnel not assigned to the concerned precinct station receive
   a request from a citizen concerning a rumored or potential school incident, he/she
   shall transfer the call to the concerned precinct station. When an emergency
   service operator receives a call from a citizen concerning a rumored or potential
   school incident, the caller shall be given the telephone number of the concerned
   precinct station and told to call that precinct station, since the emergency service
   operator cannot transfer calls.
3. Calls received at the concerned precinct station from citizens reporting a rumored
   or potential school incident will be handled by the officer in charge of the precinct
   station desk who shall obtain all of the pertinent information from the citizen and
   shall then contact the principal or assistant principal of the concerned school by
   telephone to ascertain whether police service is actually needed. It will be the
   responsibility of the officer in charge of the precinct station desk to evaluate the
   situation and determine the best course of action for the department to follow.
4. If circumstances necessitate, the officer in charge of the precinct station desk shall
   notify the officer in charge of the precinct station or the designated ranking officer
   that handles school situations, of the information received and the action taken.
   The officer in charge of the precinct station desk shall also make the appropriate
   entry in the desk blotter.
   School Incidents Reported by Employees of the Board of Education
5. In emergency situations when an officer of the department is on the school
   premises at the time, the principal or assistant principal will attempt to locate the
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intended to be, or is, created by the issuance of this Training Directive.
officer and inform the officer of the situation. If the officer is located and can handle
the situation, the officer shall do so.
2. If the problem requires additional assistance, the officer shall request this
assistance via radio. If the officer cannot be located quickly, the principal or
assistant principal will personally call the emergency service operator and request
immediate police service. The zone dispatcher will notify the officer in the school
of the problem and dispatch additional units, if the situation warrants it.
3. In emergency situations when no department personnel are on school premises,
the principal or assistant principal shall call the emergency service operator and
request immediate police service.
4. The officer in charge of the precinct station desk shall inform the officer in charge
of the precinct of all calls received from Board of Education personnel regarding
such rumored or potential incidents, and of any police action authorized. The
officer in charge of the precinct station desk shall also make the appropriate entry
in the precinct desk blotter.
Violations of City Ordinances on School Property

1. If feasible, a school official shall be notified before an individual is removed from
   the interior of any school building. If a juvenile is apprehended outside of the
   building such notification is not needed. Officers making arrests for violations of
   city school ordinances shall convey the defendant to the concerned precinct
   station.
2. Officers acting on a school complaint must endorse, as a complainant, a school
   official or teacher who has personal knowledge of the incident. An officer may be
   a complainant only if the officer witnesses the violation.
3. When an adult is to be charged under a city school ordinance, the specific act of
   the violation shall be used. General terms, such as creating an improper diversion,
   etc., shall be avoided.