DP 2.06 Tarasoff

Question 1

What are the responsibilities of patrol during a Tarasoff Warning.

Answer 1

The victim should be given the information about the threat of violence and the identity of the suspect. If the suspect is located, appropriate action should be
taken. The officers are responsible for submitting reports detailing any action they take.

Question 2

What are the responsibilities of communications during a Tarasoff Warning.

Answer 2

Verify ID of caller and complete a Tarasoff report. If it appears the possible victim is in danger of immediate physical harm, officers will be dispatched to the victim’s location with all available
information. In the event the threat is credible and involves any school, a supervisor is also notified. Dispatch will fax the report to Records Division or the appropriate law enforcement agency. Records will assign a case number and fax it to the appropriate divisions/units. The information will be entered in the CAD System Prior Activity Code (PAC) file.