This extensive guide outlines police procedures for responding to calls for service, emphasizing safety, scene security, and investigation. It details the five stages of a preliminary investigation, from initial scene protection to evidence processing and documentation. Crucially, the text examines Fourth Amendment considerations regarding searches and seizures, including the "open fields" and "curtilage" doctrines, warrantless arrest powers, and the complexities of consent for searches, differentiating between various scenarios such as spousal or landlord consent. The document also includes practical scenarios for applying these legal principles in real-world situations, alongside guidelines for obtaining and executing arrest warrants and capiases.

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