Domestic Violence Investigations

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According to Penal Code Section 13701(b), who is considered the dominant aggressor in cases of domestic violence?

The first aggressor

The person who acts in self-defense

The person with a history of domestic violence

The person who causes the most fear of physical injury (correct)

When should an officer arrest the dominant aggressor in a domestic violence case?

When the victim has visible injuries

When there is probable cause to believe a person committed assault or battery (correct)

When both parties have used significant violence

When there is a mutual protective order on file

What should officers consider when encountering a victim of domestic violence who has caused injury to the batterer in self-defense?

The use of reasonable force in self-defense (correct)

The injuries caused by the victim

The history of domestic violence between the persons involved

The intent of the law to protect victims of domestic violence

In cases where both parties have committed assault or battery upon one another, but one individual used a higher level of violence, what should officers do?

Identify the person who used a higher level of violence as the dominant aggressor Signup and view all the answers

When are dual arrests not prohibited in cases of domestic violence?

When the dominant aggressor cannot be determined Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if they are unable to determine the dominant aggressor in a case with mutual protective orders?

Request advice from a supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What does PC Section 836(c)(3) require officers to do in cases with mutual protective orders?

Determine the most significant aggressor Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if they are unable to determine the dominant aggressor in a case with mutual protective orders and a supervisor cannot help?

Inform the victim of their right to make a private person's arrest Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if the victim wants to make a private person's arrest in a case with mutual protective orders?

Follow existing private person's arrest procedures Signup and view all the answers

Who should officers contact for any questions regarding the matter discussed in the text?

The Evaluation and Administration Section, Office of Operations Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of Operations Order No.6?

To clarify procedures for the enforcement of PC Section 273.5 Signup and view all the answers

What did the amendment to California Penal Code (PC) Section 273.5 add to the definition of victims of domestic violence?

Current or former dating relationships Signup and view all the answers

Why are dual arrests generally discouraged in domestic violence-related crimes?

They have a negative impact on the victim's reputation and employment Signup and view all the answers

What are the main reasons why domestic violence victims refrain from calling law enforcement agencies or cooperating with investigations?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does PC Section 13701(b) require officers to do at a domestic violence scene?

Make all reasonable efforts to determine the dominant aggressor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Operations Order No.4, dated May 20, 2004?

To determine the dominant aggressor at a domestic violence investigation Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about arresting both parties involved in a domestic violence-related crime?

It is generally discouraged Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of dual arrests on a domestic violence victim?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why dual arrests can actually promote further domestic violence?

They allow the batterer to circumvent the criminal justice system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Operations Order No.6?