6/016.00 Arrest Without a Warrant for DV

Question 1

What domestic related crimes will not be assigned to the Domestic Violence detail?

Answer 1

• Homicide
• Fraud
• Forgery
• Sexual Assault
• Child/elder abuse

Question 2

If an officer is investigating a domestic violence, and learns a mutual battery has occurred, who will be transported to jail?

Answer 2

• The primary aggressor
• If the primary aggressor is arrested, the peace officer is not required to arrest anybody else that committed a battery during the incident

Question 3

Should a peace officer base a decision to arrest in a domestic violence case on the willingness of a victim or witness to testify?

Answer 3

-No

Question 4

Which liability is greater for an officer, the liability for an officer making a warrantless arrest for domestic violence or not making an arrest for domestic violence when one is clearly warranted?

Answer 4

-Not making an arrest for domestic violence when one is clearly warranted.

Question 5

When a patrol officer responds to the scene of a domestic violence call for service, and learns that a LVMPD employee, or commissioned employee of any agency, is either a suspect or victim, who must the officer notify?

Answer 5

• The officer must immediately notify his supervisor

- The supervisor notifies the area lieutenant, who responds, and the DV detail

Question 6

If an officer determines a domestic battery suspect has a previous conviction, and is in possession of a firearm or ammunition, he notifies his immediate sergeant, who notifies the area lieutenant. What must be done with the firearm?

Answer 6

• Impounded with “Evidence-Prohibited Person” marked
• In circumstances writes reason for prohibition
• Forwards Firearms notification to Bureau of ATF and firearms detail

Question 7

Due to the serious nature, broad scope, and cycle of violence inherent in domestic violence crimes, the response of law enforcement must reflect an appropriate _________________.

Answer 7

-Sense of urgency

Question 8

If a person makes a station report regarding a domestic battery, and the battery occurred within 24 hours, and/or visible evidence is present the on-duty _____________ will be notified and officers will respond to conduct the investigation.

Answer 8

-Patrol sergeant