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What will zone deputies do with the relevant details of the order service?
Record them on their Daily Patrol Activity Log
When will deputies serving orders between 5:00pm to 8:30am, Monday through Friday and any time on weekends and holidays, telephone?
Records
What information will deputies provide to Civil or Records?
The respondent's name, current address, and physical description, among other details
Who is responsible for providing the court with the documentation of orders served to respondents?
Civil
When will deputies attempt to serve the order on the respondent?
Immediately after receiving the order
What happens if municipal police cannot assist with the service of the order?
The nearest BSO zone deputy will be dispatched
When will deputies serving orders between 8:30am - 5:00pm (excluding holidays and weekends) telephone?
Civil's Domestic Violence Control
What is the purpose of the Verification System Log?
To document orders served to respondents
What is the responsibility of Civil and Records' Teletype?
To enter information into FCIC teletype
What should deputies do after serving the respondent with the injunction order?
Hand deliver or fax a copy of the form and injunction order to Civil
What happens if three failed service attempts are documented on the Proof of Service Form?
The order will be transferred to the next shift
What should deputies do if the respondent violates the injunction order's conditions?
Arrest the respondent if the order is active and the respondent was served the order
What should deputies do if the order is not served by 8:00am the next business day?
Hand deliver the order with the Proof of Service Form to Civil by 9:00am that day
What is the first step for deputies dispatched to the scene of a possible injunction order violation?
Review the petitioner's copy of the order to determine if it is enforceable
What form should deputies complete to document an injunction order violation arrest?
Probable Cause Affidavit
Who should deputies notify before serving a domestic violence injunction to a BSO employee?
Internal Affairs Supervisor
If Communications Teletype cannot verify prior service of the order, what should deputies do?
All of the above
What should deputies do with the original Proof of Service Form after completing it?
Send it to Records
What should deputies do after serving the certified or true copy of the order to the respondent?
Enforce the terms of the order
What should deputies do if they arrest a respondent at the time of service?
Complete both a Proof of Service Form and an Event Report
What is the last step for deputies after enforcing the terms of the order?
Follow procedures in this section
What should deputies do with copies of the Probable Cause Affidavit and Event Report for injunction order violations?
Hand deliver or fax them to Domestic Violence Control
When should deputies inform the Internal Affairs Supervisor about the domestic violence injunction service?
Before serving the injunction
What is the purpose of notifying the Internal Affairs Supervisor before serving a domestic violence injunction to a BSO employee?
To allow the Internal Affairs Supervisor to evaluate any immediate BSO concerns
When serving an injunction on an off-duty employee, what is a necessary step?
Request an on-duty law enforcement lieutenant to respond to the service location
What should the serving deputy do if they observe the employee experiencing difficulty accepting or dealing with the order?
Document the observations on the Proof of Service form and notify an Internal Affairs Supervisor
Who reviews the facts and circumstances of each situation to determine if an investigation should be initiated?
Internal Affairs Commander
What is the purpose of sending a copy of the Proof of Service form and related documents to Internal Affairs?
To document the service for record-keeping purposes
When serving an injunction on an on-duty employee, who should be present during the service?
The employee's commander or designee
What is the effective date of the policy outlined in this section?
01/08/2019
Who will coordinate BSO assistance if an employee is experiencing difficulty accepting or dealing with the order?
The Internal Affairs Supervisor
What is the purpose of the consultation between the Internal Affairs Commander and the Executive Director, Department of Professional Standards?
To consider BSO involvement
What action will be taken by Internal Affairs when an employee is served with a restraining order?
Evaluation of the situation and taking appropriate action
What federal law governs the possession of firearms by persons under a restraining order?
Title 18 USC 922(g)(8)
What is the responsibility of the employee if they are served with a restraining order by another means?
Ensure immediate notification of Internal Affairs and provide a copy of the order and affidavit
Who will be notified before serving a restraining order to an on-duty officer of another police agency?
The other agency's Internal Affairs Division Commander or designee
What is the procedure for serving a restraining order to an off-duty officer of another police agency?
Serve the order in accordance with established BSO procedures for any other resident
What is the time frame for an employee to provide a copy of the order and affidavit to Internal Affairs after being served with a restraining order?
Within 24 hours
What will happen to an employee who is served with a permanent restraining order?
They will be contacted by an Internal Affairs Investigator and served with a memo
Who will serve the restraining order to an on-duty officer of another police agency?
The serving deputy and the other agency's Internal Affairs Division representative
Study Notes
Service of Domestic Violence Injunction Orders
- If municipal police cannot assist, the nearest BSO zone deputy will be dispatched to serve the order.
- Deputies will record relevant details on their Daily Patrol Activity Log (BSO RP#60).
- Deputies will attempt to serve the order on the respondent as soon as possible after receiving it.
Service Procedures
- Deputies serving orders between 5:00pm to 8:30am, Monday through Friday, and any time on weekends and holidays will telephone Records immediately.
- Records will maintain the Verification System Log (BSO C#33).
- Deputies serving orders between 8:30am - 5:00pm (excluding holidays and weekends) will telephone Civil's Domestic Violence Control immediately.
- Civil is responsible for providing documentation of orders served to the court.
Information Required
- Deputies will provide the following information:
- Respondent's name, current address, and physical description
- Petitioner's name and address
- Date and time served to the respondent
- Order type (Domestic Violence-Temporary or Permanent, etc.)
- Order's expiration date
- Court and BSO case numbers
- Address or location where served
- Name and CCN of the serving deputy
Proof of Service
- Deputies will complete a Domestic/Repeat/Sexual/Dating Violence Injunction Proof of Service Form (BSO C#58).
- Deputies will hand deliver or fax a copy of the form and injunction order to Civil before the end of their shift.
Serving Emergency-Issued Injunction Order
- If three failed service attempts are documented, the order will be transferred to the next shift.
- If the order is not served by 8:00am the next business day, deputies will hand deliver the order with the Proof of Service Form to Civil by 9:00am.
Injunction Order Enforcement
- Deputies will review the petitioner's copy of the order to determine if it is enforceable.
- Deputies will verify if the respondent was served via Communications Teletype.
- If Communications Teletype cannot verify prior service, deputies will take the certified or true copy of the order from the petitioner, remove and retain the Proof of Service Form, and serve the order to the respondent.
Injunction Order Violation Arrest
- Deputies will arrest the respondent if they violate the order's conditions or commit a criminal offense.
- Arrests are documented on a Probable Cause Affidavit (BSO DB#2/2A) and Event Report.
Domestic Violence Injunctions When Respondent is a BSO Employee
- Deputies serving a domestic violence injunction to a BSO employee will notify an Internal Affairs Supervisor of the information in the petition and affidavit before service.
- On-duty employee: Deputies will notify the employee's commander or designee of the injunction and serve the employee with the commander or designee present.
- Off-duty employee: Deputies will notify the employee's commander or designee of the injunction and coordinate with an on-duty law enforcement lieutenant to respond to the service location.
Internal Affairs Procedures
- The Internal Affairs Commander will consult with the Executive Director, Department of Professional Standards for consideration of BSO involvement.
- Internal Affairs may or may not initiate an investigation based solely on a restraining order.
- The employee will be contacted by an Internal Affairs Investigator and served with a memo directing the employee to conform with the provisions of the order and any applicable law.
This quiz is based on the Sheriff's Policy Manual, covering procedures for law enforcement officers. It includes topics such as serving orders and documenting activities. Test your knowledge of the manual's guidelines and protocols.
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