Domestic Violence Flashcards
What are some Main points of Evidence Collection?
Do not touch or move evidence unless it is an immediate threat (gun on table)
Call a detective to take pictures, if no detective call the Patrol Supervisor.
What are the types of Evidence
- Officer Observation
- Testimonial Evidence
- Physical Evidence
- Digital Evidence
What is Officer Observation in evidence?
Officer listening to a 911 Call and what they hear/see, what is on CJIS or NCIC, or the initial dispatch call.
What is Testimonial Evidence?
Victims spontaneous utterances or their explanation of what happened at a scene.
Make sure to ask open ended questions!
Can even be the suspects own words to include in your report to which you document verbatim!
What are Some Evidence Collection Points
- Location (Damaged property/ Weapons)
- Victim (DNA, INJURIES, CLOTHING
- Suspect (DNA, INJURIES, CLOTHING, WEAPONS)
Can the victim redact their statements and not be apart of the testimony?
Yes, this is why you must include full detail with specific information on what occurred and what you observed, as well as add photos from your department phone to Mark 43.
What is Physical Evidence?
Injuries
clothing
Blood/ DNA
Damaged Property
Out of order furniture
What are the two Types of Physical Evidence
- Offensive (Suspect to victim) (Attempting to cause harm)
- Defensive (Victim to suspect) (trying to defend themselves)
must do your best to establish who the dominant aggressor is, based on who was defending themselves and who was causing harm.
What is Rule 309?
To Call Detectives to photograph the scene, and or injuries
What should you include for injuries?
Size, where it is, color, other important facts such as (noticeably pregnant 9 months) important factors that could change the situation to a felony or misdemeanor
What is Digital Evidence?
Texts, email, Social Media, Geolocation Data
Could be texts or phone calls between a Victim and Suspect
What is the importance of digital photography in Court DV Cases?
On Average having photography DOUBLES, the likelihood of conviction
What is Strangulation?
Applying Pressure to the throat or neck of another person
What is Suffocation?
Blocking of the Nose or Mouth of another person
What are the forms of strangulation
- Manual- Most Common (throttling by forearms of kneeling)
- Ligature
- Hanging
What are the Pressure Types?
- Continuous- Constant Pressure not letting go
- Intermittent- Have Pressure on the neck, but easing up then re-applying the pressure.
After how many Hours can Strangulation be Fatal?
Up to 36 Hours later
How much more likely is a person to be killed by their partner if they are strangled?
800%
After how many minutes would you be brain dead while being strangled?
1-4 Minutes
What kind of flag (alert) is strangulation?
Red flag for future homicides
When are most strangulation cases identified?
Found during autopsy
What is Petechicae?
Ruptured eye capillaries
When can aggravated strangulation or suffocation be charged?
2nd subsequent
SBI, Pregnant
Can be upgraded to assault with intent to murder
What is a Harassment prevention order?
Order to stop harassment
Can be filed after Criminal Harassment (3 or more distinct incidents)
(stalking includes a threat)
Warrantless arrest on PC (M)
Stalking is a felony
