DV Flashcards
Spouse, former spouse, cohabiting, previously cohabited, have a child in common
Household Member
Order of protection, restraining order, condition of bond, in any state
Protection order
Officer makes the decision for arrest not the victim
DV Law
Cause physical harm or injury to a household member or attempt to cause with present ability to create fear
DV 1
offer or attempt to cause physical harm or moderate bodily injury with apparent present ability to do so
DV 2
offer or attempt to cause physical harm or great bodily injury with apparent present ability to do so
DV 1
offer or attempt to cause physical harm or extreme indifference to the value of human life and great bodily injury with apparent present ability to do so
DVHAN
16-25-70 (a) what is mandatory during a DV incident
Mandatory Incident Report for DV
16-25-70 (D) what must a LEO consider with 2 aggressors
Primary Aggressor
Only force necessary to end attack or threat
Self Defense
Must include grounds for arresting both parties and document attempt
Dual arrest
16-25-70 (E) prohibited words from LEO such as “if I have to come back here again…”
Threats prohibited
16-25-70 (H) evidence protected after an incident arrest during a ______
Warrantless Searches
16-25-70 (I) LEO is not liable when acting in good faith
Immunity
A LEO must report to____when investigating a DV case with children in the home
DSS
Provide dispatch with address and number of people And observation when responding to this type of DV Call
Self Initiated Call
Start the_______before arriving on scene to assist in known suspects/prior incidents to determine possible actions
Initial Investigation
When arriving on scene:
Be mindful of: ambush, high risk factors, foot approach, surveillance, clear and present danger
16-25-70 what would allow a LEO to enter a home without a warrant
Exigent circumstances
It is the LEO’s______when arriving on scene to separate both parties, check for injuries, restore order, take written statements, ID everyone to include children
LEO Responsibility for DV cases
Always ask
Open ended questions
Compare information and detect inconsistencies with your_____
Partner
Do not ask
Leading questions
When interviewing victims_____need to be built
Rapport