Domestic Violence

Question 1

Officers failing to respond properly to a domestic violence incident may result in civil liability, disciplinary action, or termination of employment.

Answer 1

ALL THE ABOVE

Question 2

Michigan’s domestic violence warrantless arrest statute must be based on which of the following relationships: Spouse or former spouse, Child in common, person residing in or having resided in the same household, or current or former dating relationship?

Answer 2

ALL THE ABOVE

Question 3

A personal protection order (PPO) prohibits the assailant from entering on the victim’s premises. Is the order violated even if the victim has invited the assailant onto the premises after the order was issued?

Answer 3

YES

Question 4

Which of the following should be considered to avoid dual arrests: size of the parties, witness statements, prior history, degrees of injuries?

Answer 4

ALL THE ABOVE

Question 5

Can you interview the children in a domestic assault case if they were there and saw something?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

A police officer has the authority to enter the scene when responding to a domestic violence complaint without a warrant based on consent from a person with the authority to consent, exigent circumstances, or the officer witnessing acts of violence.

Answer 6

ALL THE ABOVE

Question 7

A police officer should arrest in a domestic violence incident when an arrest warrant exists, probable cause exists to believe an assault was committed, or a felony, misdemeanor, or other violation was committed in the officer’s presence.

Answer 7

ALL THE ABOVE