When would Norfolk PD handle juvenile calls?

• A. When a felony is committed
• B. For minor traffic offenses
• C. When the juvenile is the victim
• D. During non-emergency situations

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that police involvement with juveniles is driven by how serious the offense is. A felony committed by a juvenile involves investigation, evidence collection, and potential charges, which requires the resources and authority of the police. That makes Norfolk PD the appropriate agency to handle those calls.

In contrast, many minor offenses or non-criminal situations involving juveniles are often directed to other avenues—juvenile courts, school resources, or diversion programs—rather than patrol or investigative responses. If the juvenile is the victim, police would still respond to protect and investigate, but the specific trigger for bringing in the police in a way that aligns with the question is the occurrence of a felony.

Non-emergency situations can be handled through different processes or agencies as well, so they’re not the defining moment that necessitates police handling in the same way a felony does.