Responsibilities of a Deputy in Child Abuse & Adult Care Situations

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What should the deputy do if the victim requests to go to a shelter?

Deny the victim's request

Refer the victim to a relative's house

Refer the victim to a certified domestic violence shelter (correct)

Advise the victim to handle the situation on their own

What information should the deputy ask a victim who is leaving the home for?

Work schedule

Social Security Number

Temporary address and phone number (correct)

Bank account information

How should the deputy notify the Department of Children and Families when children are present in a home where domestic violence has occurred?

Leave a voicemail

Send a letter by mail

Through the Abuse line (1-866-LE-ABUSE) (correct)

Contact them via email

What should the deputy do if there is no parent, legal guardian, or relative to care for the children in a domestic violence situation?

Contact the Department of Children and Families Hotline Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should the deputy provide transportation for the victim?

To a certified shelter or an alternative location in the local area Signup and view all the answers

What should the deputy include on the Victim Notification Card when the victim is gathering necessities for a short-term absence from home?

Temporary address and phone number Signup and view all the answers

How long should the deputy remain at the scene if the victim is leaving?

For a reasonable period of time Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred response in situations of domestic violence where probable cause exists?

Legal arrest of the perpetrator Signup and view all the answers

In cases of domestic violence, what level of priority should be given to ensuring the victim's safety and referral to appropriate services?

High priority Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended number of deputies that should be dispatched to the scene of a domestic violence incident, according to the procedures?

Two Signup and view all the answers

Which action should Communications take if the victim of domestic violence has special needs such as being hearing impaired?

Inform the responding deputies of the special need Signup and view all the answers

What should Communications NOT ask the victim in cases of domestic violence?

Their plan to participate in later prosecution Signup and view all the answers

What should Communications do if the crime is in progress during a domestic violence incident?

Keep the complainant on the phone Signup and view all the answers

Which resource should be unaffiliated with the victim and the perpetrator in cases where an interpreter is needed?

A professional interpreter unaffiliated with the victim and perpetrator Signup and view all the answers

What actions may lead to a physical arrest by a deputy for willfully and knowingly violating an injunction?

Refusing to leave the shared premises within the specified time limits Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a deputy make a physical arrest of the respondent?

If they refuse to vacate the shared premises as per the injunction time limits Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a valid reason for a physical arrest by a deputy according to the text?

Going to the petitioner's place of employment Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should a deputy make an arrest for a criminal violation of the terms of an injunction?

For committing an act of domestic violence against the petitioner Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding contact with the petitioner according to the injunction guidelines?

Contacting through a third party is not permitted Signup and view all the answers

What may lead to an arrest by a deputy according to FS 784 in relation to an injunction?

Committing an act of domestic violence against a household member Signup and view all the answers

When can a deputy make an arrest for a criminal violation of the terms of a domestic violence injunction?

For committing an intentional unlawful threat against the petitioner Signup and view all the answers

What is the deputy required to do in child abuse situations according to F.S. 39?

Call the Abuse Hotline CARE OF DEPENDENT ADULTS Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Intimate Violence Enhanced Services Team (InVEST) Program?

Prevent further abuse by identifying high-risk domestic violence victims Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of the Victim Advocates from St. in the InVEST Program?

Guide high-risk victims through enhanced services Signup and view all the answers

What should the deputy include in the report regarding custody of children?

Identity and address of the person taking custody of the children Signup and view all the answers

When should the deputy call the Abuse Registry according to the given text?

In cases of abuse Signup and view all the answers

What should the deputy do if an elderly or disabled adult is a victim of violence and can no longer provide care, as per the text?

Make appropriate care arrangements for the person Signup and view all the answers

Which community partners are involved in the InVEST Program?

Select community partners who identify high-risk cases Signup and view all the answers

What is required of the employee in terms of informing their chain of command?

To inform their chain of command of case status Signup and view all the answers

When a deputy is served with a temporary injunction, what must they surrender to their immediate Supervisor?

Duty firearms, ammunition(s), and agency vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What must the deputy do with personally owned firearms and ammunition in Respondent's possession?

Surrender to the agency Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for documenting any firearms and ammunitions received by the agency?

Document in a property receipt Signup and view all the answers

In cases where both Petitioner and Respondent are employed by the same agency, what action may be necessary?

Temporary reassignment of both employees Signup and view all the answers

Deputies served with a temporary injunction shall be temporarily reassigned to which type of position?

Administrative position Signup and view all the answers

What should the deputy do when served with a temporary injunction regarding their firearms?

Surrender their duty firearms to their Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step a deputy must take upon receiving a temporary injunction?

Notify the Sheriff's Office Signup and view all the answers