Domestic Disturbance/violence Response

Question 1

What is our role in a domestic

Answer 1

We routinely investigate all minor incidents of child abuse/neglect and spousal abuse
And when peace has been restored and all appropriate agencies have been contacted our role has ended

Question 2

What is the patrolman’s role in a domestic
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Answer 2

Patrol will have code 3 (no sirens)until at least three houses from the initial place
Get to the door and listen to any convo for 30 sec
Will knock and announce and wait to hear any response
If not announce your self as SF
SIEZE all weapons in a plain view search
Separate all individuals and children
If physical evidence of abuse OSI should be contacted and take over

Question 3

Don’ts of a domestic response

Answer 3

Do not have sirens on
Do not let them in the kitchen
Do not let them be near anywhere where a weapon can be hidden
Do not let them in any room
Do not let them in the bathroom

Question 4

Who should be contacted for domestic incidents

Answer 4

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FAMILY ADVOCACY

Question 5

What should you ask BDOC before entering a domestic situation

Answer 5

Ask if their are any children in the house
Any firearms in the house
Are there prior calls or situations of domestic violence/abuse/disturbance