Family Violence

Question 1

If both parties have been assaulted, officers ____ make reasonable efforts to identify the primary aggressor. Arrests of both parties should be ____ unless warranted.

1. If officers at the scene cannot determine the primary aggressor, an _____ shall be contacted to make the determination.
2. If the _____ cannot determine the primary aggressor and there is adequate and articulable probable cause to believe that each person contributed to the violence, supervisors ____ authorize officers to make multiple arrests.
   (a) Officers shall write probable cause affidavits for each of the arrests and direct file the charges.
   (b) The name of the supervisor authorizing a multiple arrest situation shall be included in the incident report.

Answer 1

shall; avoided; on-duty supervisor; on-duty supervisor; may

Question 2

Officers ____ arrest for ____ or assault by contact if no physical violence has occurred but circumstances reasonably show _____ is likely to happen. ____ approval is required when the arrest is made from inside a residence.

Answer 2

shall; assault by threat; further violence; Supervisor

Question 3

In felony incidents involving family violence, except for enhancement due to a prior conviction, the on-call investigator from the Family Violence Protection Team shall be contacted by a supervisor:

Answer 3

1. When no arrest is made, prior to clearing the scene; or

2. When an arrest is made, prior to the suspect being transported to the jail.

Question 4

Family violence incidents involving a juvenile suspect between the ages of ____ years old shall be enforced and reported the same way as if the suspect was an adult.

Answer 4

10-16

Question 5

Juvenile Victims. Officer determining the force was unreasonable, serious injury occurred, or the potential for serious injury is likely, shall contact their ____ prior to making an arrest.

Answer 5

supervisor

Question 6

Investigative Unit Responsibility
1. The incident shall be handled by the _____ when:
(a) The victim is 15, 16, or 17 years of age and the alleged suspect is any
“family member;” or
(b) The victim is 14 years of age or younger and the alleged suspect is a “family member” who ____ have care, custody and control of the child at the time of the incident (e.g., older sibling, cousin or person not authorized to discipline the child).

Answer 6

Family Violence Protection Team; does not

Question 7

Investigative Unit Responsibility
The incident shall be handled by the ____ when:
(a) The victim is a juvenile ____ years of age or younger and the alleged suspect is a “family member” who ____ have care, custody and control of the child at the time of the incident (e.g., parent, guardian, related babysitter).

Answer 7

Child Abuse Unit; 14; does

Question 8

When the suspect impedes the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of the victim by applying pressure to the victim’s throat, neck or by blocking the victim’s nose or mouth, the assault shall be enhanced to a ____.

Answer 8

felony of the third degree

Question 9

A misdemeanor family violence assault shall be enhanced to a ____ if the suspect has an eligible prior conviction on his CCH.

Answer 9

felony of the third degree

Question 10

An assault involving strangulation/ suffocation shall be enhanced to a ____ if the suspect has an eligible prior conviction on his CCH, with the exception of a prior conviction involving continuous violence against family.

Answer 10

felony of the second degree

Question 11

(a) Continuous violence against family is a separate offense and should only be used when the defendant ____ have a qualifying previous conviction.
(b) The determination of whether to file the continuous violence against family charge shall be at the discretion of ____.

Answer 11

does not; Arrest Review

Question 12

An Assault Victim Statement (AVS) form shall be completed on every incident involving family violence, regardless of whether an arrest is made. This includes, but is not limited to, the following offenses:

Answer 12

1. Any assault offense involving family violence.
2. Harassment.
3. Stalking.
4. Interference with emergency telephone call.