Art 5.04 Duties of Peace Officers

Question 1

The primary duties of a peace officer who investigate a family violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance call that may involve family violence are to _________, __________, ________, __________

Answer 1

1. Protect any potential victim of family violence
2. Enforce the law of this state
3. Enforce a protective order from another jurisdiction
4. and 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 _________, including giving ___________ and of the availability of _______ for family violence victims.

Answer 2

1. Advise any possible adult victim of all reasonable means to prevent further family violence
2. Giving written notice of a victim’s legal rights and remedies
3. Shelter or other community services

Question 3

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 persons involved in the allegation or call matches the address of a current licensed foster home or verified agency foster home listed in the _________

Answer 3

Texas Crime Information Center