8.220 Domestic Abuse and DUI Violations by Employees

Question 1

Which two crimes depart from the policy “Criminal Violations by Law Enforcement Employees”, except for notifications, due to the availability of court-referred treatment programs?

Answer 1

1. Domestic Abuse

2. DUI

Question 2

“Pursuant to NRS 33.031, members who carry a firearm in the performance of his/her duties and are subject to an “extended order for protection” for domestic abuse may carry only…

Answer 2

A department-authorized firearm, and only while in the performance of his/her duties.”

Question 3

When a department member is arrested and charged with either DUI or Battery Domestic Violence, the member’s chain of command will be notified. If the member is allowed to remain employed and completes a court-referred program, what are the immediate supervisor’s responsibilities?

Answer 3

1. Address the employee’s behavior through,
   a. Discipline and/or
   b. Counseling, training or care programs
2. Ensure any reduction in discipline , wholly or in part, due to successful completed of court-
   referred treatment retains the designation of the initial discipline.
3. Coordinate any voluntary follow-up care for the employee through PEAP.

Question 4

What is the overall policy in regards to Batt D/V and DUIs by department members?

Answer 4

Department employee violations for domestic abuse and DUI are a breach of the department’s fundamental values, as well as the community’s confidence. Because of the nature of these offenses, it is the policy of this department to deal with offenders through administrative sanctions in conjuction with court-specified remedies.

Question 5

When notified of alleged domestic violence by an employee, what will the supervisor do?

Answer 5

Employee’s Immediate Supervisor will:

1. Address the employee’s behavior through:
   a. Discipline; and/or
   b. Counseling, training, or care programs.
2. Ensure any reduction in discipline, wholly or in part, due to the successful completion of court-referred treatment retains the designation of the initial discipline. For example, “40 hours suspension - reduced to a 20 hour suspension with option, plus 20 hours in abeyance, due to the satisfactory completion of a court-referral program.”
3. Coordinate any voluntary follow-up care for the employee through PEAP.