DV Investigations

Question 1

DV

According to NRS siblings (does/does not) include sibling in laws, such as a brother in law

Answer 1

Does

Question 2

DV; Officer response

Interview all witnesses (to include/with the exception of) children who had contact with the suspect or victim during, after and …. the crime

Answer 2

To include; before

Question 3

DV; Officer Response

When questioning children officers should use … questions.

A. Direct
B. Indirect
C. Closed ended
D. Open ended.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

DV; Officer Response

If a victim, witness or suspect refuses to write a statement; the reason for the refusal will/should be documented in the report.

Answer 4

Will

Question 5

DV; Officer Response

Officers shall immediately notify their supervisor in the following DV cases:

1. Felony DV
2. DV involving Law Enforcement from any agency. (Suspect or Vic.)
3. Pimp and prostitute relationship.
4. Suspect has a prior DV conviction and is in possession of a firearm and or ammo
5. ….

A. A mutual arrest is being considered
B. Narcotics are found on the person of the arrestee
C. A Deadly Weapon was involved
D. A supervisor requests

Answer 5

A

Question 6

DV; Determining Arrest

T/F. If Probable cause does exist to make an arrest, but the officer feels that it won’t be prosecuted, an arrest will not be made.

Answer 6

F. An arrest is made regardless of what the officer believes will happen with prosecution

Question 7

DV; Determining Arrest

Officers (will/may) complete a citizen’s citation or citizen’s arrest for all other misdemeanor acts constituting domestic violence

Answer 7

Will

Question 8

DV; Determining Arrest

An often overlooked factor for determining a primary aggressor is:
A. Prior DV involving either person
B. Relative severity of injuries (slap v broken arm)
C. Potential for future injury
D. Whether one of the alleged batteries was committed in self defense

Answer 8

D

Question 9

DV; Determining Arrest

In the event of a mutual arrest (a single report/two separate reports) will be taken detailing probable cause for each arrest

Answer 9

A single

Question 10

DV; Determining Arrest

T/F. Officers are required to obtain approval from their supervisor before making the mutual arrest

Answer 10

T

Question 11

DV; Documentation

P1 report should/will include documentation of physical evidence of a struggle, damage to furnishings, noises heard upon arrival, etc

Answer 11

Will

Question 12

DV; Documentation

Document any independent probable crimes, include separate (PC, RS) for each crime.

Answer 12

PC

Question 13

DV; Documentation

CSA should be utilized to photograph injuries, damage to property and any other physical damage for … DV arrests.

A. Misdemeanor
B. Gross Misdemeanor
C. Felony

Answer 13

C

Question 14

DV; Arrestee in Possession of a F/A

Verify if subject has a prior arrest for DV. Interview the suspect/witness to determine whether the relationship in the suspect’s prior conviction meets the federal definition for …

A. Prohibited Person
B. Bad guy
C. Habitual Criminal
D. Federal DV suspect

Answer 14

A

Question 15

DV; Arrestee in Possession of a F/A

IF PC does not exist for Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, the gun (will be/may be) impounded for safekeeping.

Answer 15

Will be.

Question 16

DV; Arrestee in Possession of a F/A

T/F. If an arrest is made for a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, the officer will: 1) Complete a Firearms Notification (LVMPD 181), and fax it to the local office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and LVMPD CCW Dispositions Detail.

Answer 16

T

Question 17

DV; Arrestee in Possession of a F/A

What will be written on the evidence impound form for impounded firearms and ammo when a subject is arrested for PPPFA - Prior DV conviction.

A. Evidence
B. Felony Firearm Evidence
C. Evidence - Prohibited Person
D. Federal Evidence.

Answer 17

C

Question 18

DV; Arrestee in Possession of a F/A

If there are firearms present and one of the parties has control over these firearms an officer MAY impound them for safekeeping if…

A. The officer has articulable reason that danger exists, and the involved party agreed or gives consent
B. The firearms pose a danger and regardless of consent.
C. Articulable reason that danger exists and the involved party respects red flag laws

Answer 18

A

Question 19

DV; SAFENEST

SafeNest’s goal is to respond to a scene in (#) minutes or less.

A. 30
B. 25
C. 45
D. 20

Answer 19

D

Question 20

DV; SAFENEST

If SAFENEST can’t respond in a timely manner, obtain verbal consent to relay their info to SAFENEST through…

A. Telecommunications
B. SAFENEST hotline
C. Supervisors
D. Dispatch

Answer 20

D

Question 21

DV; SAFENEST

T/F. SAFENEST advocates can be used for investigative purposes and should be listed on the Wit List

Answer 21

F. They can’t be used for that.

Question 22

DV; Supervisor:

In cases of mutual arrest, ensure that every attempt has been made to try and determine a primary physical aggressor and that … exists for both arrests prior to giving approval for any mutual arrest.

A. PC
B. RS

Answer 22

A

Question 23

DV; Supervisor:

Supervisors are responsible for notifying … detectives if … criteria has been met.

A. Robbery
B. Safenest
C. FJC

Answer 23

C

Question 24

DV; Supervisor:

Where can call out criteria for FJC be found

A. FJC
B. Robbery
C. Dispatch Supervisor
D. Burglary

Answer 24

C.

Question 25

DV; Supervisor:

(Immediately; As Soon as Practical) a supervisor will notify the vice section of a pimp-prostitution relationship.

Answer 25

Immediately

Question 26

DV; Supervisor:

If a LEO of any agency is involved as a suspect or victim in a DV, the WC will/should be immediately notified

Answer 26

Will

Question 27

DV; Supervisor:

If a LEO of any agency is involved as a suspect or victim in a DV and the WC is not available the Criminal Investigations Section supervisor and Area … to respond.

A. CAPT
B. LT
C. PD SGT
D. ADMIN LT

Answer 27

B.

Question 28

DV; Station Reports

A station report for DV will be taken only if it is not a Felony DV and it is outside of the previous (#) hours

A. 48
B. 36
C. 24
D. 72

Answer 28

C

Question 29

DV; Station Reports

The reason for delay in reporting will/should be documented in the report

Answer 29

Will