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According to the SOP 05.02, what should Department employees do when incidents of domestic/dating violence are alleged to have occurred?
According to the SOP 05.02, what should Department employees do when incidents of domestic/dating violence are alleged to have occurred?
- Ignore the situation unless it escalates
- Wait for further instructions from the local authorities
- Report the incident to the media immediately
- Quickly respond to protect the victim, facilitate medical treatment, arrest the perpetrator in accordance with Florida law, and provide support to the victim and affected children (correct)
How is dating violence defined in the SOP 05.02?
How is dating violence defined in the SOP 05.02?
- Violence between strangers
- Violence between coworkers
- Violence between individuals who have or have had a continuing and significant relationship of a romantic or intimate nature (correct)
- Violence between family members
According to the SOP 05.02, what must have existed for a dating relationship to be considered dating violence?
According to the SOP 05.02, what must have existed for a dating relationship to be considered dating violence?
- The relationship must have existed within the past 6 months and involved the expectation of affection or sexual involvement between the parties (correct)
- The relationship must have been completely platonic
- The relationship must have involved no interaction between the parties
- The relationship must have lasted at least 2 years
What should Department employees do in accordance with Florida law when responding to incidents of domestic/dating violence?
What should Department employees do in accordance with Florida law when responding to incidents of domestic/dating violence?
What type of interaction must have occurred between individuals involved in a dating relationship for it to be considered dating violence?
What type of interaction must have occurred between individuals involved in a dating relationship for it to be considered dating violence?
In accordance with Florida State Statutes, when should a written police report be prepared by the LEO?
In accordance with Florida State Statutes, when should a written police report be prepared by the LEO?
What should the LEO do if no probable cause exists to make an arrest?
What should the LEO do if no probable cause exists to make an arrest?
What type of evidence should be included in a police report?
What type of evidence should be included in a police report?
What should the LEO do regarding children present at the scene?
What should the LEO do regarding children present at the scene?
When are arrests considered as the preferred response to domestic/dating violence?
When are arrests considered as the preferred response to domestic/dating violence?
What factors should NOT be considered in determining whether an arrest will be made?
What factors should NOT be considered in determining whether an arrest will be made?
Who does the term 'Family or Household Member Domestic' include?
Who does the term 'Family or Household Member Domestic' include?
What age range does the term 'Minor Child' cover?
What age range does the term 'Minor Child' cover?
What does 'probable cause' refer to?
What does 'probable cause' refer to?
What types of actions constitute 'violence' as per the text?
What types of actions constitute 'violence' as per the text?
When should public safety dispatchers dispatch law enforcement officers in domestic/dating violence situations?
When should public safety dispatchers dispatch law enforcement officers in domestic/dating violence situations?
What is the priority of a domestic/dating violence call gauged by?
What is the priority of a domestic/dating violence call gauged by?
What should public safety dispatchers do if the crime is in progress?
What should public safety dispatchers do if the crime is in progress?
What should law enforcement officers do if access to the victim or complainant is refused?
What should law enforcement officers do if access to the victim or complainant is refused?
What should law enforcement officers do if they have reason to believe that someone is in imminent or immediate danger?
What should law enforcement officers do if they have reason to believe that someone is in imminent or immediate danger?
What should be the initial actions of responding law enforcement officers at the scene of a domestic/dating violence call?
What should be the initial actions of responding law enforcement officers at the scene of a domestic/dating violence call?
When interviewing parties and potential witnesses at the scene of a domestic/dating violence call, what should law enforcement officers do?
When interviewing parties and potential witnesses at the scene of a domestic/dating violence call, what should law enforcement officers do?
What services does the Department’s victim advocate provide?
What services does the Department’s victim advocate provide?
In cases where a physical arrest was not made, what should the Department ensure?
In cases where a physical arrest was not made, what should the Department ensure?
What is the appropriate action when an elderly or disabled adult, dependent on the suspect for care, is a victim of violence or abuse?
What is the appropriate action when an elderly or disabled adult, dependent on the suspect for care, is a victim of violence or abuse?
What is important before arresting a respondent for violating an injunction?
What is important before arresting a respondent for violating an injunction?
What type of act results in a misdemeanor of the first degree, according to FSS 741.29?
What type of act results in a misdemeanor of the first degree, according to FSS 741.29?
What does an LEO do if, as a result of arrests and/or hospitalizations, there is no one to care for or direct the appropriate temporary placement of children?
What does an LEO do if, as a result of arrests and/or hospitalizations, there is no one to care for or direct the appropriate temporary placement of children?
When is an injunction considered valid and enforceable in Florida?
When is an injunction considered valid and enforceable in Florida?
What may be required for further investigation in domestic/dating violence cases?
What may be required for further investigation in domestic/dating violence cases?
(True/False) LEOs may arrest persons for civil violations of court orders in domestic/dating violence cases.
(True/False) LEOs may arrest persons for civil violations of court orders in domestic/dating violence cases.
What is important before arresting a respondent for violating an injunction?
What is important before arresting a respondent for violating an injunction?
What action should LEOs take if indicators for future violence against an elderly or disabled adult exist?
What action should LEOs take if indicators for future violence against an elderly or disabled adult exist?
What action may the court take if the defendant and the victim have children in common?
What action may the court take if the defendant and the victim have children in common?
According to FSS 741.51, how should law enforcement officers enforce foreign orders of protection?
According to FSS 741.51, how should law enforcement officers enforce foreign orders of protection?
How should law enforcement officers verify that the respondent was served with a protection order?
How should law enforcement officers verify that the respondent was served with a protection order?
What is required of an employee who is served with a protective injunction?
What is required of an employee who is served with a protective injunction?
What should an employee do if he/she witnesses a domestic/dating violence incident involving another employee in the Department?
What should an employee do if he/she witnesses a domestic/dating violence incident involving another employee in the Department?
What should an LEO do if they make a domestic/dating violence related arrest of an LEO from another agency?
What should an LEO do if they make a domestic/dating violence related arrest of an LEO from another agency?
What should employees designated to handle domestic/dating violence investigations receive?
What should employees designated to handle domestic/dating violence investigations receive?
What must the LEOs inform the arrestee during a domestic/dating violence arrest?
What must the LEOs inform the arrestee during a domestic/dating violence arrest?
What should LEOs not do when responding to a complaint withdrawal?
What should LEOs not do when responding to a complaint withdrawal?
Under Florida law, when is it considered a crime for a parent to discipline a minor child through non-consensual touching?
Under Florida law, when is it considered a crime for a parent to discipline a minor child through non-consensual touching?
What is the Department's stance on dual arrests in cases of domestic/dating violence?
What is the Department's stance on dual arrests in cases of domestic/dating violence?
What should LEOs do to gain the victim's trust and confidence during an investigation?
What should LEOs do to gain the victim's trust and confidence during an investigation?
What should LEOs inform the victim about regarding the processing of the case?
What should LEOs inform the victim about regarding the processing of the case?
What should LEOs advise the victim about if no arrest is made?
What should LEOs advise the victim about if no arrest is made?
What action should LEOs take if there is a threat of future violence while the victim is staying at the residence?
What action should LEOs take if there is a threat of future violence while the victim is staying at the residence?
What should LEOs do if dual arrests are made?
What should LEOs do if dual arrests are made?
What should LEOs inform the victim about if they want to be notified of the suspect's release from jail?
What should LEOs inform the victim about if they want to be notified of the suspect's release from jail?
What must LEOs not do when taking parents or caregivers into custody in front of children?
What must LEOs not do when taking parents or caregivers into custody in front of children?
Study Notes
Responding to Domestic/Dating Violence Incidents
- When incidents of domestic/dating violence are alleged, Department employees should follow the SOP 05.02 guidelines.
- Dating violence is defined as any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, stalking, aggravated stalking, or any other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another.
- For a dating relationship to be considered dating violence, there must have existed a romantic, intimate, or continuing relationship of a personal or sexual nature.
Florida Law and Police Response
- When responding to incidents of domestic/dating violence, Department employees should follow Florida law and prepare a written police report if an arrest is made or if there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed.
- If no probable cause exists to make an arrest, the LEO should still complete a report and document all evidence.
- The police report should include all relevant evidence, such as witness statements, photographs, and physical evidence.
Arrests and Probable Cause
- Arrests are considered the preferred response to domestic/dating violence.
- Probable cause refers to a reasonable basis for believing that a crime has been committed.
- Factors that should not be considered in determining whether an arrest will be made include the victim's wish to drop charges, the victim's gender, and the suspect's occupation or social status.
Victim Support and Services
- The Department's victim advocate provides support and services to victims, including crisis intervention, referrals, and advocacy.
- If access to the victim or complainant is refused, the LEO should try to obtain a statement from the victim or complainant.
Investigating Domestic/Dating Violence
- When interviewing parties and potential witnesses, LEOs should separate witnesses and victims to ensure accurate statements.
- LEOs should prioritize the safety of the victim and any children present.
- If the crime is in progress, public safety dispatchers should dispatch LEOs immediately.
Injunctions and Protection Orders
- An injunction is considered valid and enforceable in Florida if it is issued by a court with jurisdiction.
- Law enforcement officers must enforce foreign orders of protection in the same manner as Florida orders.
- Before arresting a respondent for violating an injunction, the LEO should verify that the respondent was served with a protection order.
Employee Responsibilities
- Employees who are served with a protective injunction must inform their supervisor or HR representative.
- If an employee witnesses a domestic/dating violence incident involving another employee, they should report it to their supervisor or HR representative.
- LEOs who make a domestic/dating violence related arrest of an LEO from another agency should follow the same procedures as for any other arrest.
Additional Key Points
- Dual arrests are discouraged in cases of domestic/dating violence.
- LEOs should not take parents or caregivers into custody in front of children if possible.
- LEOs should inform the victim about the processing of the case and their rights.
- If the victim wants to be notified of the suspect's release from jail, the LEO should inform them of the procedure.
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