Domestic Violence - First Responder Update
POST Certified: Plan III 8 Hours (CPT)
PARTICIPANTS
This POST certified update seminar is programmed for dispatchers [P.C. 13702] and peace officers [P.C. 13519 (g) every two-year update mandated] who are first responders to domestic violence. The course provides up-to-date training to assist first responders in the safe and successful handling of domestic violence.
CONTENTS
This one-day agenda will involve participants evaluating several domestic violence scenarios and exploring the following issues related to the law enforcement response to domestic violence:
- Power and Control The dynamics, nature and extent of domestic violence. An introduction into the concept of power and control. Why does the passive partner stay? Why does the dominant partner stay?
- Court Restraining and Protective Orders Verification and enforcement of California and out-of-state court orders related to domestic violence. Update on the precedence of enforcing civil, criminal, and the emergency protective order (EPO). Update on the mandate to advise victims they may ask for an EPO and for the officer to request an EPO. The roll peace officers play in “verbal notice to the restrained party” by a peace officer service.
- Officer Responsibility The dominant aggressor law. Considerations required by law for officers to identify and arrest the dominant aggressor. Legal duties to make arrests and offer protection to victims and children of domestic violence. Mandate to seize firearms and certain deadly weapons during investigation of domestic violence cases. Directive to avoid dual arrest where possible. Civil liability issues related to domestic violence investigations.
- Importance of Statements By abusers, victims, witnesses, and children. The importance and use of documenting spontaneous statements made by all parties. How the use of spontaneous statements as evidence against the abuser in court is an exception to the hearsay rule. The value of pre-arrest and Miranda statements made by the abuser.
- Mandated Reporting Requirements and Building a Case for Prosecution Mandate to write a report in a domestic violence incident. State law requires certain specific notations (questions) be documented in a domestic violence incident report. Certain written notices of information and assistance must be provided to domestic violence victims. Recommendation to law enforcement agencies to develop a specific domestic violence incident report form. Value of photographs, video-taping, and seizing evidence. The expectation of the uncooperative victim. Maximizing charges. Covering past incidents of abuse, documenting past locations of residence, and interviewing relatives.
- Strangulation Injuries and Investigations Suspect’s MO. Victim’s symptoms. Obtaining and documenting evidence. Handout to assist peace officers. Why such cases are under (or improperly) reported by peace officers.
- Officer Safety Issues The danger to peace officers responding to domestic violence calls. How cultural issues can affect officer safety. The importance of using “back-up officers.”
- Dispatchers The importance that dispatchers play in the response to domestic violence. Penal Code 13702 mandates. The importance and responsibilities dispatchers have in the service of notice and enforcement of court restraining orders. The updating of service of notice to the restrained party in the DVROS CLETS system. The roll dispatchers play in “verbal notice to the restrained party” by a peace officer service.
Instructors
RANDY LATHAM |
Tuition
$154 for seminars in Dana Point, CA; $226 for all off-site seminars
POST Control No.
9080-32345-
Location
TBA