Domestic Violence outline
Domestic Violence Course Outline
2 hours
1) Crimes related to Domestic Violence
a) Overview of crimes related to domestic violence
i) 273.5(a) PC
ii) 243(e)(1) PC
iii) 273a(b) PC
iv) 422(a) PC
v) 236 PC
vi) 273.6(a) PC
vii) 591.5 PC
viii) 136.1 PC
ix) 646.9(a) PC
2) Response Procedures
a) Code 2 vs. Code 3
i) When did event occur?
b) Approach
c) Identify as Police Officer
d) Info. Gathering while en route
i) Location
ii) Priors
iii) Known Involved Parties
3) Responsibilities
a) Primary vs. Cover Officer
b) Safety
c) Arrest
4) Contact with Parties
a) Safety
b) Separate parties
c) What to do if suspect is gone on arrival
d) Protective Sweep
5) Investigation
a) Evidence
b) Interview involved parties
c) Determine Relationship
d) Witnesses, neighbors, reporting parties
e) Determine if crime occurred
6) Arrest
a) Probable Cause to make arrest
b) 836PC
c) Booking vs. Citing
7) Domestic Violence Packet
a) Handouts, resources, Checklist, Lethality Assessment
Revised 1/17/2023
b) EPO
c) GVRO
8) SCAR Report
a) When to take SCAR Report
9) Chronological documentation
a) Arrival
b) Evidence
c) Statements
d) PC for arrest
e) Arrest
f) Victim Packet and resources
Revised 1/17/2023