Art 5.04 Duties of Peace Officers

Question 1

The primary duties of a peace officer who investigates a family violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance call that may involve family violence are to _______, ______, ______, as provided by Chapter 88, Family Code, and __________.

Answer 1

1. Protect any potential victim of family violence
2. Enforce the laws of this State
3. Enforce a Protective Order from another jurisdiction
4. Make lawful arrests of violators

Question 2

A peace officer who investigates a family violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance call that may involve family violence SHALL determine whether the address of the person involved in the allegation or call matches the address of a current ______ or verified agency ____ listed in the Texas Crime Information Center.

Answer 2

License Foster Home/ Foster Home

Question 3

A peace officer who investigates a family violence SHALL advise any possible adult victim of all reasonable means to prevent further family violence, including giving ______ of a victim’s legal rights and remedies and of the availability of _____ or other _______ for family violence victims.

Answer 3

1. Written Notice

2. Shelter/Community Service