St. Johns County Sheriff's Office Domestic Violence Policy Quiz

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What is the main purpose of the Domestic Violence Policy mentioned in the text?

Reduce the incidence and severity of domestic violence (correct)

Protect perpetrators of domestic violence

Increase the incidence and severity of domestic violence

Promote officer safety by reducing support services

Which entities are covered by the policy in terms of investigating allegations of domestic violence?

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies (correct)

Any civilian individual involved in a domestic violence incident

Only St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office employees

Only law enforcement agencies outside the county

What type of training is required for all personnel designated to handle domestic violence investigations?

Competency-based training (correct)

Physical fitness training

Field training only

Self-defense training

Which statute provides definitions for 'domestic violence', 'dating violence', and other related terms?

FS 741.28 and 784.046 Signup and view all the answers

Why do employees dealing primarily with domestic violence cases need advanced training?

To ensure competency in handling complex cases Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of the policy regarding domestic violence response?

To provide support to victims Signup and view all the answers

What standardization accreditation is mentioned in the policy related to domestic violence?

CALEA: 55.1.1, 55.2.2, 55.2.3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the policy regarding domestic violence investigations involving employees?

To ensure the safety of the victims Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of law enforcement is meant to be improved through the Domestic Violence Policy?

Handling of domestic violence calls Signup and view all the answers

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

Pursuing an arrest Signup and view all the answers

How many deputies should Communications ideally dispatch to the scene in domestic violence situations?

Two deputies Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility does Communications have regarding victims with special needs in the context of domestic violence?

Attempt to provide appropriate resources and inform responding deputies Signup and view all the answers

What should Communications not inquire about from the victim in domestic violence cases?

Whether the victim plans to participate in later prosecution Signup and view all the answers

In the event of a domestic violence crime in progress, what should Communications instruct the victim to do over the phone?

Stay on the phone and not hang up, even if away from the scene Signup and view all the answers

What action is prioritized by law enforcement in situations involving domestic violence?

Ensuring victim's safety and referral to appropriate services Signup and view all the answers

Why is an interpreter resource recommended in cases of special needs in domestic violence situations?

To provide accurate interpretation without bias Signup and view all the answers

What does law enforcement's active pursuit of domestic violence investigations indicate?

Proactive stance towards addressing domestic violence Signup and view all the answers

Which action should Communications prioritize regarding dispatch in domestic violence situations?

Dispatching units promptly in all domestic violence situations Signup and view all the answers

What should a domestic violence report prepared by a deputy NOT include?

Description of steps taken to locate witnesses Signup and view all the answers

If no arrest was made in a domestic violence case, the deputy must notify the victim of the reasons for not making an arrest to...

Clarify to the victim why they were not arrested Signup and view all the answers

What should be sent to the nearest certified domestic violence center free of charge?

A copy of the written report prepared by the deputy Signup and view all the answers

In a domestic violence report, what should the deputy do if the victim refuses medical treatment?

Include a description of the refused treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of a domestic violence report?

List of all EMS personnel present Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the important elements that is NOT required in a domestic violence report?

List of all deputies who previously visited the scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sending a copy of the domestic violence report to the nearest certified domestic violence center?

For record-keeping and potential follow-up support Signup and view all the answers

In the context of domestic violence reports, who is required to receive the 'Rights and Remedies' pamphlet?

Only the victim Signup and view all the answers

What information is NOT needed for assessment of bond in a domestic violence report?

Details of the suspect's past crimes Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure for an agency employee listed as a victim of domestic violence?

Notify their immediate Supervisor prior to the next duty assignment Signup and view all the answers

In accordance with FS 741.313, how many working days of leave can an employee request in a twelve-month period due to domestic violence?

Up to three (3) working days Signup and view all the answers

What should happen if an agency employee is arrested?

The Supervisor will notify the employee’s Division Director via chain of command Signup and view all the answers

What is required from a Sheriff’s Office employee listed in a domestic/dating violence injunction?

To inform their Immediate Supervisor promptly Signup and view all the answers

If a Sheriff’s Office employee is listed as a Petitioner in a domestic violence injunction, what action is required?

Promptly notify the Immediate Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What happens to all assigned equipment, including firearms, if a sworn employee is arrested and placed on administrative leave?

It is surrendered to the agency Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if they are a victim of domestic violence according to policy?

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

How should an employee handle being listed in a domestic violence injunction?

Inform their chain of command promptly Signup and view all the answers

What is the response if a sworn employee is placed on administrative leave due to an arrest?

The equipment must be surrendered to the agency Signup and view all the answers

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

Submit a weekly report on their case status Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario may a temporary reassignment be necessary for both the Petitioner and Respondent employees?

When they are both employed by the same agency Signup and view all the answers

What does a deputy serve with a temporary injunction have to surrender to their immediate Supervisor?

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

What additional order must the deputy comply with in regards to firearms and ammunition?

Surrender any personally owned firearms and ammunition to their superior Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a property receipt in this context?

To document any and all firearms and ammunitions received by the agency Signup and view all the answers

What action is required for deputies served with a temporary injunction?

They shall be temporarily reassigned to an administrative position Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the surrender of firearms and ammunition?

Deputies must surrender all personally owned firearms as per court order Signup and view all the answers

What document is used to record firearms and ammunition received by the agency?

Property Receipt Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT required of a deputy served with a temporary injunction?

Stay on their regular duty Signup and view all the answers