Domestic Violence

Question 1

Once an EPRO has been issued, the investigating officer shall ensure that the order is entered into the CLETS system. During business hours the order shall be entered by the _____ division. After business hours the order shall be entered by _____.

Answer 1

Records, Communications

Question 2

True or false: An officer should always document if any pets were threatened, harmed, or if there is evidence of animal abuse.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

Aside from taking photographs of the victim and suspect injuries, one should also take photos of the _______ of the crime scene.

Answer 3

condition

Question 4

If the victim is transported to the ER for treatment for injuries

Answer 4

• an authorization for release of medical records should be obtained
• document the extent of injuries and treatment
• obtain contact information from medics and hospital staff

Question 5

If there is reasonable suspicion that child abuse or neglect is present

Answer 5

a cross report must be completed with the Department of Family and Child Services, and officers must follow the joint response protocol.

Question 6

True or false: An otherwise valid out-of-state court order shall be enforced, regardless of whether the order has been properly registered with this state.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

Officers shall not cite and release for the following:

Answer 7

243 (e) (1) PC, 273.5 PC, 273.6 PC, 646.9 PC, and all other felonies

Question 8

Officers should generally be reluctant to make a dual arrest. The officer shall make reasonable efforts to identify the

Answer 8

dominant aggressor

Question 9

Strangulation attempts shall be explicitly described. It should be noted whether hands or a ligature device was used. Consider additional charges of _____ and _____.

Answer 9

664/187 PC, 245 PC