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The office Material Witness/Attachment Policy has set steps:
1. Method of last resort and used only in limited circumstances.
2. ___(fill in the blank)____
3. Need prior approval of the Chief Asst and Dep Chief.
4. Must be brought to the attention of Exec Mgt Team and PIO prior to asking for the warrant.
5. Even if utilized, jail time should be avoided (ie, alternatives, bond conditions that require court attendance, attachment for contempt).
6. Once arrested, witness should be brought to Court within 24 hours of notification. Place cover letter on front of warrant so Marshal will know to contact you upon arrest. Make a separate inmate request for the victim.
7. Must take every effort to communicate with victim before and after issuance of warrant.
What is (2) Used only when you cannot make the case any other way and safety/justice require that we move forward.