Domestic Violence Awareness Quiz

The policy of Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR) is to immediately suspend any employee who is arrested for domestic violence.

An individual accused or convicted of committing domestic violence.

A legal document that orders a person to stop committing a certain action, like contacting another person.

A law that bans people who have committed domestic violence or are under a domestic violence restraining order from possessing firearms.

Any crime where a family or household member harms another family or household member - including assault, battery, sexual assault, kidnapping, etc.

Any person who is the target of domestic violence, including children, spouses, ex-spouses, and people in dating relationships.

The legal consequence for a sworn employee convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor or felony, which includes the restriction of owning or possessing a firearm.

The MDCR follows federal and state laws regarding firearm restrictions and penalties.

A procedure for firearm use by MDCR employees after an arrest or a restraining order related to domestic violence.

A legal document that orders someone to stop certain actions, like possessing firearms, to protect a victim of domestic violence.

A temporary court order that includes restrictions on firearm possession and other potential actions.

The act of handing over firearms and ammunition to the authorities as required by a protection order.

The specific part of a protection order that addresses the surrender of any firearms and ammunition.

A formal written document that confirms the surrender of firearms and ammunition.

A federal law that bans individuals convicted of domestic violence from owning or possessing firearms.

A specific type of domestic violence offense that prohibits a person convicted of it from possessing firearms.

A legal document that prohibits a person from owning, possessing, or controlling firearms and ammunition after a domestic violence injunction is issued.

MDCR sworn personnel who are subject to a domestic violence injunction must notify their supervisor within 24 hours.

A sworn MDCR employee facing a domestic violence injunction can still possess a firearm while on duty with the Director's authorization.

The MDCR requires employees to report any domestic violence arrest or related charges.

The MDCR policy aims to prevent employees who have been involved in domestic violence from fulfilling the duties of a correctional officer, which includes carrying firearms.

A sworn employee who violates the MDCR's domestic violence policy may face disciplinary actions, including termination.

The MDCR's policy cites Florida Statute 741.30, which deals with domestic violence and firearms restrictions.

The MDCR's policy cites Florida Statute 790.233(3) for guidance on law enforcement officers possessing firearms despite domestic violence restrictions.

When an employee accused of domestic violence has a permanent injunction issued against them, this process outlines steps for the employee to return to active duty.

The MDCR employs a detailed system for tracking domestic violence cases involving sworn employees, ensuring that the process aligns with legal requirements.

This program involves monitoring and intervening when a sworn employee has been arrested for domestic violence, ensuring compliance with the law.

The LMU provides recommendations to the Director to bring employees back to active duty, considering various factors related to the case and potential risks.

This unit within the MDCR conducts psychological assessments and provides recommendations on how employees can return to a safe and productive work environment after a domestic violence incident.

The Training Bureau ensures that a sworn employee who poses a potential risk due to domestic violence cannot access their standard firearms.

MDCR follows a specific procedure to notify potential victims of domestic violence when an offender is released from custody.

MDCR requires any employee facing a domestic violence injunction/restraining order to undergo toxicology testing and/or fitness for duty physical, as per DSOP 6-031 and 6-041.

Upon receiving notification of a sworn employee’s arrest, charge, conviction, or injunction/restraining order related to domestic violence, the Facility/Bureau supervisor or higher authority needs to inform Security and Internal Affairs Bureau (SIAB).

SIAB, after being notified of a sworn employee’s domestic violence issue, is responsible for notifying the Labor Management Unit (LMU) Supervisor and forwarding the employee’s written notification and memorandum.

The primary action for LMU when a sworn employee is involved in a domestic violence incident is to place them on restricted duty for a minimum of 30 days while ensuring a Domestic Violence Arrest/Charge, Conviction or Injunction/Restraining Order Checklist is completed.

The LMU must provide the Director with a copy of the employee’s written notification and ensure that the Domestic Violence Arrest/Charge, Conviction or Injunction/Restraining Order Checklist is completed and kept within the employee’s LMU file.

An employee involved in domestic violence is placed on restricted duty for a minimum of 30 days, meaning they are not allowed to perform their regular duties or carry firearms during this period.

A sworn employee affected by a domestic violence incident must have a Domestic Violence Arrest/Charge, Conviction or Injunction/Restraining Order Checklist filled out and kept in their LMU file as a record.

MDCR, under DSOP 6-047, outlines a clear and thorough procedure for handling domestic violence incidents involving sworn employees. This ensures safety and accountability within the agency.