Article 5

Question 1

5.04: primary duties of a peace officer investigating family violence allegation or who responds to a disturbance that may involve family violence are to: (4)

Answer 1

1. Protect any potential victim
2. Enforce the laws of this state
3. Enforce a protective order from another jurisdiction as provided by chapter 88 family code, and
4. Make lawful arrests of violators

Question 2

5.04: True or False: a peace officer who investigates family violence or disturbance that may involve fam 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 Texas Crime Information Center.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

5.04: True or False: a peace officer is not required to advise possible adult victims of family violence all reasonable means to prevent further family violence, including giving written notice of a victim’s legal rights and remedies and of the availability of shelter or other community services for family violence victims.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

5.05 when investigating family violence, a written report shall be made. Do you have to list whether the suspect is a member of the state military forces or serving in the armed forces of the United States in an active duty status?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

5.05: how soon must you notify the department of family and protective services after beginning a family violence investigation which occurs at an address of a licensed or verified agency foster home, or the persons address matches one of those locations?

Answer 5

Within 24 hours

Question 6

5.05: who do we notify if a suspect in family violence is active duty military? (2)

Answer 6

Staff judge advocate at joint force headquarters or the provost marshal of the military installation where the suspect is assigned

Question 7

5.07: what is the venue for protective order offenses? (2)

Answer 7

Where it was issued or where the offense was committed