Directive 5.12 Stalking,

Question 1

According to Directive 5.12 Stalking, Grading , A first stalking offense is a ?

Answer 1

Misdemeanor , However , stalking can be upgraded to a Felony

Question 2

According to Directive 5.12 Stalking, A report of stalking is always related to domestic Relationships , True or False

Answer 2

FALSE: A report of stalking May or May not be domestic related. Other incidents may be committed by a stranger who has developed an obsession towards the victim.

Question 3

According to Directive 5.12 Stalking, Stalking can take many forms, such as violation of PFA , Repeat phone calls or visits. What Best describes STALKING ?

Answer 3

A Course of Conduct.

Question 4

According to Directive 5.12 Stalking, The domestic violence team will do the following ?

Answer 4

Check wanted file
Take photographs of victims injuries
Interview victim

Question 5

According to Directive 5.12 Stalking, Will the domestic violence team revoke any gum permits from the offender ?

Answer 5

NO: They will check for a permit and confiscate it , but the Gun Permit unit has the responsibility to formally revoke the gun permit.

Question 6

According to Directive 5.12 Stalking, who is responsible to advise the victim of safety measures, and the appropriate social services as listed.

Answer 6

The first officer on the scene.

Question 7

According to Directive 5.12 Stalking, Officer may make a warrantees arrest if ?

Answer 7

1. Officer dose not obverse the offense ,but has probable cause to believe suspect has committed a felony.
2. Officer observes commission of felony or misdemeanor.
3. Officer dose not observe the offense, but has probable cause too believes that the suspect has committed one of the domestic violence crime.

Question 8

According to Directive 5.12 Stalking, Who is responsible to investigate crimes as they relate to domestic /same household relationships and /or stalking incidents independent of the relationship ?

Answer 8

The Domestic Violence team.

Question 9

According to Directive 5.12 Stalking, When the offender is on location , since the second occupancy of stalking is a Felony , the officer on scene will advise a private criminal complaint. True or False

Answer 9

FALSE : The officer will make a warrantless arrest immediately.

Question 10

According to Directive 5.12 Stalking, Who is responsible for : contacting the complainant by phone or personal visit and interview the person listed as complainants on the 75-48 or 75-48D. Making referrals to the appropriate social service.

Answer 10

The victim Assistance officer

Question 11

The Domestic Violence Team will investigate the following crimes as they relate to
domestic / same household relationships and/or stalking incidents independent of the
relationship.

Answer 11

1. Aggravated Assault
2. Assault
3. Kidnapping/Abductions
4. Domestic Hostage situations
5. Elder Abuse
6. Violations of Protection from Abuse Orders (PFA)
7. Stalking

Question 12

Domestic Violence Team Detectives will:

Answer 12

1. Review all paperwork prepared by the initiating officer.
   a. Obtain copies of the “9-1-1” tapes when needed.
2. Contact the victim as soon as possible and obtain a signed statement on the
   Investigation Interview Record form (75-483).
   a. The following additional items should be addressed in the interview:
   1) Describe the relationship of the victim/offender.
   2) Prior history of abuse or activity that amounts to stalking.
   3) Protection Order number and specific instructions on the order.
   4) Have the complainant describe any injuries and the exact method used by
   the offender to inflict those injuries.
   5) Any other addresses and phone numbers at which the complainant can be
   contacted.
   6) Whether the offender or complainant have access to any firearms, legally
   or otherwise.

Question 13

STALKING INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES

Answer 13

CALL TO POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE RESPOND
POLICE REPORT (48 or 48D) TO DETECTIVES AND TO THE VICTIM ASSISTANCE OFFICER
DETECTIVE INTERVIEWS VICTIM AND CONDUCTS INVESTIGATION
ARREST IS WARRANTED
NO ARREST IS WARRANTED
AND THE COMPLAINANT IS
ADVISED. THE INVESTIGATION
REPORT IS ON FILE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
DETECTIVE NOTIFIES THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S CHARGING UNIT (DACU)
AN ARREST WARRANT FOR SUSPECT IS OBTAINED FROM THE BAIL COMMISSIONER
SUSPECT IS ARRESTED AND BROUGHT INTO THE PERTINENT DETECTIVE DIVISION
DEFENDANT ENTERS THE COURT SYSTEM