DV Arrests

Question 1

With the exception of these 5 crimes, whenever domestic violence is part of the investigation have any other offense, Domestic Violence detail will investigate.

Answer 1

Homicide, fraud, forgery, sexual assault, child/elder abuse

Question 2

What does an officer do if a suspect has a previous domestic violence conviction and is in possession of a firearm and/or ammunition?

Answer 2

Notify supervisor immediately

Complete “firearms notification” form, fax to ATF and LVMPD Firearms detail

Impounds firearms and ammo; writes on the impound form “evidence – prohibited person.”

Rights in circumstances section – “firearms impounded – prohibited person”