45 Questions
What is the main purpose of the Domestic Violence Policy mentioned in the text?
Reduce the incidence and severity of domestic violence
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
What type of training is required for all personnel designated to handle domestic violence investigations?
Competency-based training
Which statute provides definitions for 'domestic violence', 'dating violence', and other related terms?
FS 741.28 and 784.046
Why do employees dealing primarily with domestic violence cases need advanced training?
To ensure competency in handling complex cases
What is one of the purposes of the policy regarding domestic violence response?
To provide support to victims
What standardization accreditation is mentioned in the policy related to domestic violence?
CALEA: 55.1.1, 55.2.2, 55.2.3
What is the goal of the policy regarding domestic violence investigations involving employees?
To ensure the safety of the victims
Which aspect of law enforcement is meant to be improved through the Domestic Violence Policy?
Handling of domestic violence calls
What is the preferred response in situations where probable cause exists in domestic violence cases?
Pursuing an arrest
How many deputies should Communications ideally dispatch to the scene in domestic violence situations?
Two deputies
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
What should Communications not inquire about from the victim in domestic violence cases?
Whether the victim plans to participate in later prosecution
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
What action is prioritized by law enforcement in situations involving domestic violence?
Ensuring victim's safety and referral to appropriate services
Why is an interpreter resource recommended in cases of special needs in domestic violence situations?
To provide accurate interpretation without bias
What does law enforcement's active pursuit of domestic violence investigations indicate?
Proactive stance towards addressing domestic violence
Which action should Communications prioritize regarding dispatch in domestic violence situations?
Dispatching units promptly in all domestic violence situations
What should a domestic violence report prepared by a deputy NOT include?
Description of steps taken to locate witnesses
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
What should be sent to the nearest certified domestic violence center free of charge?
A copy of the written report prepared by the deputy
In a domestic violence report, what should the deputy do if the victim refuses medical treatment?
Include a description of the refused treatment
Which of the following is NOT a component of a domestic violence report?
List of all EMS personnel present
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
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
In the context of domestic violence reports, who is required to receive the 'Rights and Remedies' pamphlet?
Only the victim
What information is NOT needed for assessment of bond in a domestic violence report?
Details of the suspect's past crimes
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
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
What should happen if an agency employee is arrested?
The Supervisor will notify the employee’s Division Director via chain of command
What is required from a Sheriff’s Office employee listed in a domestic/dating violence injunction?
To inform their Immediate Supervisor promptly
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
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
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
How should an employee handle being listed in a domestic violence injunction?
Inform their chain of command promptly
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
What is required of the employee in regards to informing their chain of command?
Submit a weekly report on their case status
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
What does a deputy serve with a temporary injunction have to surrender to their immediate Supervisor?
Duty firearms, ammunition(s), and agency vehicle
What additional order must the deputy comply with in regards to firearms and ammunition?
Surrender any personally owned firearms and ammunition to their superior
What is the purpose of a property receipt in this context?
To document any and all firearms and ammunitions received by the agency
What action is required for deputies served with a temporary injunction?
They shall be temporarily reassigned to an administrative position
Which statement is true about the surrender of firearms and ammunition?
Deputies must surrender all personally owned firearms as per court order
What document is used to record firearms and ammunition received by the agency?
Property Receipt
Which action is NOT required of a deputy served with a temporary injunction?
Stay on their regular duty
Test your knowledge on the Domestic Violence Policy 55.2 of St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, focusing on guidelines for law enforcement response to allegations of domestic violence, aimed at reducing incidence and severity of such cases and protecting victims.
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