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Under what circumstances can an officer make a warrantless arrest for assault or battery?
Under what circumstances can an officer make a warrantless arrest for assault or battery?
- If the victim is a law enforcement officer
- If there is physical evidence of the crime
- If there is probable cause that a felony has been committed
- If the assault occurs in the officer's presence or during a domestic violence situation (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a circumstance under which a warrantless arrest can be made for assault?
Which of the following is NOT a circumstance under which a warrantless arrest can be made for assault?
- The assault occurs during a domestic violence situation
- The assault occurs in the officer's presence
- The suspect is a law enforcement officer (correct)
- The assault occurs upon a public transit employee
When can an officer make a warrantless arrest for battery?
When can an officer make a warrantless arrest for battery?
- If the victim is a firefighter
- If there is physical evidence of the crime
- If there is probable cause that a misdemeanor has been committed and the person accused is the perpetrator (correct)
- If there is probable cause that a felony has been committed
What is the primary goal of the lesson on domestic violence?
What is the primary goal of the lesson on domestic violence?
Is the scenario involving Timothy yelling at his mother and shoving her into a wall considered domestic violence?
Is the scenario involving Timothy yelling at his mother and shoving her into a wall considered domestic violence?
What is required for an officer to make a warrantless arrest for battery?
What is required for an officer to make a warrantless arrest for battery?
Which of the following is a circumstance under which an officer can make a warrantless arrest for assault?
Which of the following is a circumstance under which an officer can make a warrantless arrest for assault?
What is the Statute that allows officers to make a warrantless arrest for assault or battery?
What is the Statute that allows officers to make a warrantless arrest for assault or battery?
What is a key element in determining neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What is a key element in determining neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult?
Who can be considered a caregiver of an elderly person or disabled adult?
Who can be considered a caregiver of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What is a common circumstance that makes elderly or disabled adults more vulnerable to exploitation?
What is a common circumstance that makes elderly or disabled adults more vulnerable to exploitation?
What type of injury can result from neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What type of injury can result from neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult?
Who is more susceptible to financial exploitation?
Who is more susceptible to financial exploitation?
What is a key aspect of exploitation of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What is a key aspect of exploitation of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What type of conduct can constitute neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What type of conduct can constitute neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult?
Why is it important to determine if an incident is neglect or aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult?
Why is it important to determine if an incident is neglect or aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What defines domestic violence according to Chapter 741, F.S.?
What defines domestic violence according to Chapter 741, F.S.?
Who is included in the definition of family or household member?
Who is included in the definition of family or household member?
When responding to a domestic violence incident, what is the most dangerous time?
When responding to a domestic violence incident, what is the most dangerous time?
What should you consider when you arrive at the scene of a domestic violence incident?
What should you consider when you arrive at the scene of a domestic violence incident?
What is the preferred response to a domestic violence incident, according to the policy?
What is the preferred response to a domestic violence incident, according to the policy?
What should you do with your backup officer at the scene of a domestic violence incident?
What should you do with your backup officer at the scene of a domestic violence incident?
What determines if an incident meets the criteria for domestic violence?
What determines if an incident meets the criteria for domestic violence?
What should you do after a thorough investigation indicates probable cause that an offense occurred?
What should you do after a thorough investigation indicates probable cause that an offense occurred?
What is the main reason you are helping Martha in the given scenario?
What is the main reason you are helping Martha in the given scenario?
What type of abuse occurs when a suspect intentionally inflicts physical or psychological injury?
What type of abuse occurs when a suspect intentionally inflicts physical or psychological injury?
What is an example of aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What is an example of aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What is the result of abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What is the result of abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What is an example of behavior that could reasonably be expected to result in physical or psychological injury?
What is an example of behavior that could reasonably be expected to result in physical or psychological injury?
What is the purpose of the law regarding abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What is the purpose of the law regarding abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What is the penalty for aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What is the penalty for aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult?
What is required for abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult to occur?
What is required for abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult to occur?
What is the definition of maliciously?
What is the definition of maliciously?
At what stage may stalking come to the attention of law enforcement?
At what stage may stalking come to the attention of law enforcement?
What is required for an incident to be considered aggravated stalking?
What is required for an incident to be considered aggravated stalking?
What is the primary purpose of a credible threat in stalking?
What is the primary purpose of a credible threat in stalking?
What is the main goal when responding to a stalking incident?
What is the main goal when responding to a stalking incident?
What is cyberstalking?
What is cyberstalking?
Why may juveniles engage in cyberstalking?
Why may juveniles engage in cyberstalking?
What should the victim be asked to provide during an investigation?
What should the victim be asked to provide during an investigation?
Study Notes
Warrantless Arrest for Assault or Battery
- A warrantless arrest for assault can be made if the assault occurs in the officer's presence, during a domestic violence situation, or upon a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical care provider, public transit employee, or another officer.
- Probable cause is required for a warrantless arrest for battery, which can consist of physical evidence or sworn statements.
Domestic Violence
- Domestic violence is defined as any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, or false imprisonment committed by one family or household member against another.
- Family or household members include spouses, former spouses, persons related by blood or marriage, persons who live together as a family, or who have lived together in the past as a family, and people who are parents of a child in common.
- The actual criminal charge will not be for domestic violence, but rather for the specific crime committed (e.g. assault, battery).
- The most dangerous time of a domestic violence call is when the officer approaches, as the abuser may know they are coming.
Determining the Abuser
- Obtain each person's statements separately to determine the primary aggressor.
- Arrest the abuser if probable cause indicates an offense occurred and the involved persons are family or household members.
Stalking
- Stalking occurs when the suspect willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses, or cyberstalks the victim.
- A credible threat is a verbal or non-verbal threat that places someone in reasonable fear for their safety or the safety of their family and friends.
Aggravated Stalking
- Aggravated stalking occurs when the suspect makes a credible threat to the victim in addition to stalking.
Cyberstalking
- Cyberstalking occurs when the suspect engages in a course of conduct to communicate or cause the communication of words, images, or language that causes substantial emotional distress to the victim.
Responding to Stalking Incidents
- Follow the basic investigative sequence.
- Interview the victim to gain facts surrounding the stalking, such as frequency, method, and electronic device information.
- Obtain physical evidence, such as screen shots of text messages or social media pages, and physical copies of notes.
Abuse of an Elderly Person or Disabled Adult
- Abuse occurs when the suspect knowingly or willfully subjects an elderly person or disabled adult to behavior that could reasonably be expected to result in physical or psychological harm or death.
- Aggravated abuse occurs when the suspect commits aggravated battery, tortures, punishes, or cages the victim, or causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.
Neglect of an Elderly Person or Disabled Adult
- Neglect occurs when the suspect willfully fails to provide necessary care, supervision, and services to maintain the physical or mental health of an elderly person or disabled adult.
- A caregiver is responsible for providing adequate food, nutrition, clothing, shelter, supervision, medicine, and medical services.
Exploitation of an Elderly Person or Disabled Adult
- Exploitation occurs when an elderly person or disabled adult is financially exploited by friends, family, or other trusted individuals due to their dependence and vulnerability.
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Quiz on Florida law enforcement procedures for handling assault and battery cases, including warrantless arrests and reclassification of offenses.
