Domestic Violence Flashcards
The goal of the Service with respect to Domestic Violence is to:
- Reduce the incidence of ___________ and __________ in the community through _________ and ____________
- Thoroughly investigate all domestic violence/incident situations and bring offenders to justice wherever possible.
- Enhance the ___________ through prompt action including referrals to other community partners.
- Build effective partnerships with ____________ to ensure a victim focused response.
domestic violence and homicide education and enforcement.
safety of victims
community support agencies
What priority are Domestic Violence/Incident calls given?
Domestic violence/incident calls for service shall be treated with the same priority as other ____________ ,
life threatening calls.
Which division is responsible for the investigation of a domestic incident/violence?
When a person attends a division to report domestic violence/incident the division _______ shall be responsible for the initial investigation and submission of an eReport.
• If the offence did not occur in the division receiving the complaint, assistance may be obtained from the appropriate division to conduct the ________ .
• If assistance is not obtained or not available, the division receiving the report will thoroughly investigate the allegation.
• At ___ time shall a reportee be directed to attend a different unit or location to report domestic violence/incident.
• It is the responsibility of all police officers to inform the involved parties domestic violence is a crime that, without intervention, often escalates in frequency and severity. Officers shall inform the involved parties that help is available to them.
• receiving the complaint
follow-up investigation
Q What safety precautions are taken when responding to domestic calls?
Recognizing that the safety of victims and police officers is a priority due to the high risk inherent in domestic situations, officers must use extreme caution when responding to domestic violence/incident calls.
A minimum of ___ officers shall be dispatched to all domestic violence/incident related calls for service.
Officers shall remain at the scene until satisfied that the safety risk to the victim is minimized.
The first officer to arrive on scene should be prepared to act prior to the arrival of a backup officer in emergent circumstances
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Q A supervisor who is notified of a domestic violence situation shall:
- Ensure all domestic violence investigations are undertaken expeditiously.
- Attend the scene, whenever possible.
- Provide guidance and assistance through the course of the investigation.
- Ensure the applicable eReports are completed, including the MO detail page, if applicable
When the suspect/accused or victim is a member of the Service, the supervisor shall:
_____ the scene.
• Advise the ________ of the circumstances.
• Document the circumstances in the memorandum book, including if no arrest is made, why no arrest was made/charges laid, when applicable.
• Conduct a preliminary investigation into a conduct complaint
• Ensure the victim and dependents are offered the assistance of the EFAP, Victim Services Toronto, and other community agencies.
• Ensure the suspect/accused is informed of the assistance available from the EFAP
• Advise the victim that they will be contacted by PRS
• Attend
Officer in Charge
Q When the suspect/accused is a member of another police service, a supervisor shall:
- Attend the scene
- Advise the Officer in Charge of the circumstances
- Document all the circumstances in the memorandum book, including if no arrest was made, why no arrest was made/charge laid, when applicable
- Ensure that the victim and dependents are offered the assistance of Victim Services Toronto and other community agencies
The Domestic Violence Risk Management – Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (DVRM/ODARA) is a report that shall be completed for all domestic violence occurrences.
Only _____ who has received the ODARA training and received a certificate from Waypoint Health Center shall complete the DVRM/ODARA
an accredited DVI,
All allegations arising from a domestic violence situation in which the suspect/accused is a member of another police service shall be reported in a timely manner to the ______ of that police service by the _______ of the Service division handling the investigation, or by the _____________
Duty Officer Unit Commander Duty Senior Officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre (Duty Senior Officer).
The ____ shall be responsible for ensuring the needs of the victim are met, effective management of the crime scene, including the gathering of evidence and ensure that a thorough and comprehensive investigation is conducted.
DVI
whenever possible, consult with the ____ when determining required bail conditions
victim
DVI
where possible, ensure that injuries sustained by the victim are photographed a second time __ to ___ hours after the initial incident
48 to 72
DVI
consult with _______ to assist the victim in developing a personal safety plan
Detective Operations – Sex Crimes – Behavioural Assessment Section
OIC
Where a member of another police service is a suspect/accused shall notify their Unit Commander, or if absent, the ______ of the circumstances.
Duty Senior Officer
When notified a member of this Service is a suspect/accused shall
immediately advise PRS of the circumstances - Who notifies
Unit Commander
