domestic violence

Question 1

Acts Constituting Domestic Violence

Answer 1

⦁ Battery

⦁ Assault

⦁ Coercion pursuant to ⦁ NRS 207.190

⦁ Sexual assault

⦁ Knowing, purposeful, or reckless course of conduct intended to harass the other person. Such conduct may include, but is not limited to:

⦁ Stalking pursuant to ⦁ NRS 200.575

⦁ Arson

⦁ Trespassing

⦁ Larceny

⦁ Destruction of private property

⦁ Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit

⦁ Injuring or killing an animal

⦁ Burglary

⦁ Invasion of the home

⦁ False imprisonment

⦁ Pandering

Question 2

Officers will immediately contact their supervisor in cases when: (5)

Answer 2

⦁ Felony domestic violence has occurred.

⦁ A law enforcement employee of any agency is involved as a suspect or victim.

⦁ Parties involved are believed to be a pimp and prostitute.

⦁ A suspect under arrest has a previous conviction for domestic violence and is in possession of a firearm and/or ammunition.

⦁ A mutual arrest is considered

Question 3

The supervisor will:
(DV)

Answer 3

⦁ In cases of mutual arrest, ensure that every attempt has been made to try and determine a primary physical aggressor and that probable cause exists for both arrests prior to giving approval for any mutual arrest.

⦁ In cases meeting the Family Justice Center (FJC) call-out criteria, immediately notify FJC detectives. Current criteria can be obtained through the Dispatch supervisor. For cases that do not meet the FJC call-out criteria, contact the area command on duty or on-call PD detective squad.

⦁ If parties involved are believed to be a pimp and prostitute, immediately notify the Vice Section.

⦁ In cases when a law enforcement employee of any agency is involved as a suspect or victim of domestic violence, immediately notify the watch commander (if unavailable, contact the Criminal Investigations Section supervisor) and the area lieutenant to respond.

⦁ Review all reports for accuracy and consistency, including jurisdiction, elements of the crime, and probable cause.

Question 4

When does FJC not respond to a felony?

Answer 4

⦁ Domestic violence where the offense of coercion is the only felony crime.

⦁ Misdemeanordomestic violence that is coupled with a non-domestic violence felony crime such as burglary or grand larceny.

⦁ Domestic violence where the enhancement is based solely on the victim being pregnant.

⦁ For the charge ofdomestic violence with a prior felony conviction, the prior felony conviction must be adomestic violenceoffense.