DV Investigations Flashcards
DV
According to NRS siblings (does/does not) include sibling in laws, such as a brother in law
Does
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
To include; before
DV; Officer Response
When questioning children officers should use … questions.
A. Direct
B. Indirect
C. Closed ended
D. Open ended.
D
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.
Will
DV; Officer Response
Officers shall immediately notify their supervisor in the following DV cases:
- Felony DV
- DV involving Law Enforcement from any agency. (Suspect or Vic.)
- Pimp and prostitute relationship.
- Suspect has a prior DV conviction and is in possession of a firearm and or ammo
- ….
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
A
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.
F. An arrest is made regardless of what the officer believes will happen with prosecution
DV; Determining Arrest
Officers (will/may) complete a citizen’s citation or citizen’s arrest for all other misdemeanor acts constituting domestic violence
Will
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
D
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
A single
DV; Determining Arrest
T/F. Officers are required to obtain approval from their supervisor before making the mutual arrest
T
DV; Documentation
P1 report should/will include documentation of physical evidence of a struggle, damage to furnishings, noises heard upon arrival, etc
Will
DV; Documentation
Document any independent probable crimes, include separate (PC, RS) for each crime.
PC
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
C
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
A
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.
Will be.
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.
T
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.
C
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
A
DV; SAFENEST
SafeNest’s goal is to respond to a scene in (#) minutes or less.
A. 30
B. 25
C. 45
D. 20
D
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
D
DV; SAFENEST
T/F. SAFENEST advocates can be used for investigative purposes and should be listed on the Wit List
F. They can’t be used for that.
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
A
DV; Supervisor:
Supervisors are responsible for notifying … detectives if … criteria has been met.
A. Robbery
B. Safenest
C. FJC
C
DV; Supervisor:
Where can call out criteria for FJC be found
A. FJC
B. Robbery
C. Dispatch Supervisor
D. Burglary
C.
