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Domestic Violence Investigations
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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?

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

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

    <p>When the dominant aggressor cannot be determined</p> 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?

    <p>Request advice from a supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Determine the most significant aggressor</p> 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?

    <p>Inform the victim of their right to make a private person's arrest</p> 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?

    <p>Follow existing private person's arrest procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Evaluation and Administration Section, Office of Operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To clarify procedures for the enforcement of PC Section 273.5</p> 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?

    <p>Current or former dating relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They have a negative impact on the victim's reputation and employment</p> 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?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Make all reasonable efforts to determine the dominant aggressor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To determine the dominant aggressor at a domestic violence investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is generally discouraged</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They allow the batterer to circumvent the criminal justice system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Operations Order No.6?

    <p>To clarify procedures for the enforcement of PC Section 273.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

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