SOP 314.2 Domestic Violence

Question 1

_______ is a learned, coercive pattern of behavior used to control a victim. This pattern frequently becomes more violent with each new episode, thus increasing the potential for serious injury to the victim as well as to the
officer.

Answer 1

Domestic Violence

Question 2

As a law enforcement officer, you are _______ the first person outside of the household to interrupt the cycle of violence.

Answer 2

frequently

Question 3

This department supports the philosophy that an arrest is the _____ method of stopping violence and sending the message that the violent behavior will not be tolerated.

Answer 3

preferred

Question 4

_______ is any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any crime resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member.

Answer 4

Domestic Violence

Question 5

________ is a spouse, former spouse, person related by blood or marriage who reside together as a family or who have resided together as a family, persons who live or who have lived together as a family, and persons who have a child in common,
regardless of whether they have been married.

Answer 5

Family or Household Member

Question 6

Roommates who are not involved in an intimate relationship are not defined as:

Answer 6

Family or Household Member

Question 7

______ is a form issued reflecting the availability of a domestic violence center,
the right to file criminal charges with the
State Attorney’s Office, and the right to file a petition requesting an injunction for protection from domestic violence.

Answer 7

Victim’s Notice of Legal Rights and Remedies:

Question 8

If the statements cannot be imaged into Versadex by the officer, then a copy will be made and sent to the ________for the detective to image the statement into Versadex. Note on the _____ of the statement that it has not been imaged into Versadex

Answer 8

1. Family Violence/Sex Crimes Unit (Domestic Violence)

2. Copy

Question 9

Florida Statute §921.0024(1)(b) provides an enhanced penalty for domestic violence crimes committed in the presence of a
household member who is under the age of _____.

Answer 9

sixteen years old

Question 10

Officers will not routinely request copies of the 911 tape from the Communications Section unless they receive a _______ requiring them to do so.

Answer 10

subpoena

Question 11

Officers shall take digital photographs of the ______, ______, ______, etc., at every domestic violence incident regardless of
the extent of injury and/or damage.

Answer 11

1. Vicitm
2. Offender
3. Crime Scene

Question 12

In the event of serious injuries (i.e., broken bones, burns, stab wounds, etc.) a _________ shall be called.

Answer 12

crime scene technician

Question 13

If the primary aggressor alleges that he was
also a victim of domestic violence, then it is imperative that the officer thoroughly investigates the allegation to determine whether it was an act of self-defense or an act of aggression. If it was a separate act of aggression, then the officer shall ______ on the secondary aggressor.

Answer 13

direct file

Question 14

The decision to arrest and charge shall not require the consent of the victim. A _____will not be accepted in domestic violence cases.

Answer 14

Complaint Withdrawal

Question 15

If the allegation is a misdemeanor, and the suspect is known but unavailable for lawful arrest, the officer shall complete a Criminal
Report Affidavit for direct file. The officer shall forward the affidavit and copies of all written statements to the _________.

Answer 15

Family Violence Unit, Domestic Violence.

Question 16

Nothing in this section shall prohibit a supervisor from authorizing a probable cause pickup for a misdemeanor act of domestic violence in cases where the suspect has:

Answer 16

fled the scene, and there is reasonable belief that he may return in the near future and commit further acts of domestic violence.

Question 17

If the allegation is a felony and probable cause exists for an arrest, but the suspect cannot be located, the investigating officer shall complete a criminal affidavit and place a pickup with the Pick-up Desk. All cases with pickups shall be referred to the Criminal
Investigations Division (Family Violence/Sex Crimes Unit, Domestic Violence). The decision not to place a pick-up requires
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 17

Shift Commander approval

Question 18

Public Records Exemption Form: Florida Public Records Law allows for certain information to be exempt from disclosure for up to _______.

Answer 18

five years