604 Family Disturbances/Violence

Question 1

.04 DISCUSSION
C. This procedure is a cooperative effort between the Patrol Division, the Special Victims Unit, the Victims Advocacy Section, the Crime Scene Unit, the Service and Security Agents Office, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office,
and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in order to:
1. Enable service providers the ability to serve a greater number of victims of family violence;
2. Provide better customer services to victims of family violence by enabling the victims to come to the substation
nearest their home;
3. Reduce the number of family violence cases through early law enforcement intervention as well as provide
services to victims of family violence in a timely manner;
4. Report and investigate suspected _____ and _____; and
5. Ultimately, enable the San Antonio Police Department to file more cases for family violence with the Bexar
County District Attorney’s Office.

Answer 1

child abuse, neglect

Question 2

04 DISCUSSION
C. This procedure is a cooperative effort between the Patrol Division, the Special Victims Unit, the ________ Section, the Crime Scene Unit, the Service and Security Agents Office, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office,
and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
A. Victims Advocacy
B. Crisis Response Team
C. Homicide
D. Juvenile

Answer 2

A

Question 3

.05 GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. If an officer establishes probable cause to believe a person has committed an offense involving family violence, and
the offense includes the use of a weapon, _______ of the victim or the offender has a history of family violence, officers are to make a reasonable effort to arrest the offender without a warrant.
A. assault
B. choking
C. shooting
D. injury

Answer 3

B

Question 4

.05 GENERAL PROVISIONS
E. Officers have several available methods of contacting the Special Victims Unit, including:
1. Contacting the Special Victims Unit detectives on the central patrol radio channel
2. Calling the Special Victims Unit office at 207-2313, 7 days per week from 0500-1745;
3. Contacting the __________, where the Special Victims Unit detectives’ cell phone numbers are listed.
A. Chief’s office
B. Records office
C. Communications Unit
D. Homicide Unit

Answer 4

C

Question 5

.05 GENERAL PROVISIONS
J. The \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Unit shall provide family violence training to Police Service Agents, Crisis Response Teams and Crime Scene Unit Investigators.
A. CRT
B. Homicide
C. Victims Advocacy
D. Special Victims

Answer 5

D

Question 6

.06 UNIT/OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING ADULT VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
A. Patrol Division Officers:
10. If the victim has _____ injuries, check with the dispatcher to see if a Crime Scene Unit investigator/UEDI is available. If a Crime Scene Unit investigator is available, wait until the Crime Scene Unit investigator is completed with the collection of any evidence, including taking pictures of the victim and their injuries;
A. visible
B. serious
C. substantial
D. life threatening

Answer 6

A

Question 7

.06 UNIT/OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING ADULT VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
E. Special Victims Unit:
4. Should a victim of family violence present his/herself to the Special Victims Unit, the detective with _____ case responsibility shall handle the case according to the SOP of Special Victims Unit.
A. primary
B. secondary
c. walk-in
D. mandatory

Answer 7

C

Question 8

.07 UNIT/OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING CHILD VICTIMS
A. Patrol Division Officers:
3. Officers will ascertain, as near as possible, the ______ of where the suspected abuse occurred. Officers will relay the information to the follow up unit so the crime scene can be secured and processed, if possible, in
accordance with Procedure GM 701, Crime Scene Duties.
A. proximity
B. location
C. residence
D. address

Answer 8

B

Question 9

.07 UNIT/OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING CHILD VICTIMS
A. Patrol Division Officers:
5. Officers will submit a copy of the completed report, by personal delivery, fax, or email to the specific investigating unit, which may be the Special Victims Unit and/or Night CID Unit. This will be done as soon as possible, but by no later than _________.
A. 48 hours after investigation begins
B. 24 hours after investigation begins
C. 2 hours before the end of their tour of duty
D. the end of their tour of duty

Answer 9

D

Question 10

.07 UNIT/OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING CHILD VICTIMS
C. Special Victims Unit or Night CID Unit:
1. Respond to the hospital, school or other location and contact the ________, when possible, on all Injury to Child with Serious Bodily Injury cases;
A. supervisor
B. detective
C. responding officer
D. UEDI

Answer 10

C

Question 11

.08 RESPONSE AND APPROACH TO THE SCENE
A. Whenever possible, _____ officers are dispatched on family disturbance and family/dating violence calls. An effort
should be made to coordinate their arrival at the scene.
A. At least two
B. Two or more
C. One or more
D. Two

Answer 11

D

Question 12

.08 RESPONSE AND APPROACH TO THE SCENE
B. The primary officer assigned the call should inquire as to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ or conditions of bond on file for the complainant, suspect or other known persons involved.
A. existence of any protective order
B. seriousness of injuries
C. weapons on the premises
D. persons with warrants

Answer 12

A

Question 13

.09 ENTRY INTO PRIVATE PREMISES
B. Consent Entry
1. Officers may enter the premises if consent has been given to do so. When ____ of the parties to a family dispute requests police intervention, the officers may enter the premises over the objection of the other party.

Answer 13

one

Question 14

.09 ENTRY INTO PRIVATE PREMISES
E. Upon any type of entry, officers need to establish control of the situation by:
1. Remaining constantly alert for potential weapons; Inquire into the presence of firearms and weapons and secure
weapons to protect the officers and persons present at the scene.
2. Inquiring about the nature of the dispute;
3. Determining if persons are injured;
a. Protecting the victim from further injury; and
b. Requesting _________ for the injured;
4. Identifying the parties involved and other persons present; and
5. Ensuring the safety of all persons by interviewing the persons in separate areas.

Answer 14

medical treatment

Question 15

.10 NON-ARREST REMEDIES
B. Referrals / Criminal Complaints/Protective Orders
If counseling is requested by either party involved in the dispute or if the victim requests assistance in filing a criminal complaint or obtaining a protective order, they shall be referred to the SAPD ________ Office.
A. Special Victims Unit
B. Victims Advocacy
C. Homicide Unit
D. District Attorney’s

Answer 15

B

Question 16

.11 CUSTODIAL ARRESTS
E When physical injury is threatened against a child but has not been inflicted, the officer should inform the threatening party he will commit a \_\_\_\_\_\_ if he carries out the threat. Officers may affect an arrest, even when the threat occurs outside of the officer’s presence or view, when circumstances reasonably show it is necessary to prevent the assault. Officers will comply with Section .07 if an arrest is made.
A. crime
B. misdemeanor
C. felony
D. violent act

Answer 16

C

Question 17

.12 FAMILY DISTURBANCE OR FAMILY/DATING VIOLENCE CALLS INVOLVING SWORN MEMBERS
C. If the incident warrants a custodial arrest of a sworn member, the supervisor shall notify command officers in
accordance with Procedure 314, Command Notification.
1. The highest ranking _____ officer to respond to the scene shall be the approving authority for any custodial
arrest;
A. command
B. supervisory
C. section
D. division section

Answer 17

A

Question 18

12 FAMILY DISTURBANCE OR FAMILY/DATING VIOLENCE CALLS INVOLVING SWORN MEMBERS
C. 2. The supervisor shall forward copies of all offense, incident, or supplemental reports, including all details of the call, to the _______, the Internal Affairs Unit, and the division commander of the arrested officer.
A. Legal Advisor’s Office
B. District Attorney’s Office
C. Intelligence Unit
D. Office of the Chief

Answer 18

D

Question 19

.13 SWORN MEMBERS CHARGED OR CONVICTED OF A CLASS C MISDEMEANOR CRIME OF
FAMILY/DATING VIOLENCE OR WHO ARE SUBJECT TO A PROTECTIVE ORDER OR CONDITION OF BOND IN A FAMILY VIOLENCE CASE
B. Notification Responsibilities
1. Any sworn member who becomes a suspect in a Class C misdemeanor crime of family/dating violence shall
notify their __________, in writing as soon as possible.
A. Division Commander
B. Immediate supervisor
C. Section supervisor
D. Unit Supervisor

Answer 19

B

Question 20

.14 REPORT RESPONSIBILITIES
B. When a Class C misdemeanor assault is committed or suspected against a family member or household member or
an individual with whom the suspect has or has had a dating relationship as defined in Chapter 71 of the Texas Family Code, the offense is reported on an offense report.
2. The complainant is advised to contact the ____________ Office located in the Municipal Court building to file charges.
A. Special Victims Unit
B. Homicide Unit
C. Domestic Violence Court Prosecutor’s
D. Internal Affairs

Answer 20

C

Question 21

.14 REPORT RESPONSIBILITIES
F. In accordance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 5, Article 5.05, an officer who investigates a family/dating violence allegation or who responds to a family disturbance call shall complete and submit the Texas Department of Public Safety form titled, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A. 2089-DV
B. 2089-DVA
C. Victims of Family Violence Pseudonym
D. Family Violence Report

Answer 21

D

Question 22

.02 POLICY
It is the policy of the San Antonio Police Department to respond to requests for assistance in family disturbance or family/dating violence situations in order to quell potential violence by protecting potential victims from harm, advising them of their rights, offering follow-up and ___________ information and services, and when necessary, apprehending criminal offenders.

Answer 22

social service

Question 23

.05 GENERAL PROVISIONS
F. Officers may contact Crisis Response Team staff members at the officers’ respective substations via the dispatcher or by calling the _________.

A. Service Agent
B. On duty SAFFE supervisor
C. On duty patrol supervisor
D. SAFFE unit

Answer 23

A

Question 24

.07 UNIT/OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING CHILD VICTIMS
A. Patrol Division Officers
6. Officers investigating an allegation of family violence that involves the discipline of a child/juvenile should make the determination if the force used was justified pursuant to Sec. 9.61 of the Texas Penal Code. Officers shall not allow personal beliefs or customs regarding discipline to interfere with their _____ judgement.

Answer 24

legal