Law Enforcement Communication Unit.
Domestic Violence Response
1. A pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship used by one party to gain or
maintain power and control over another intimate partner is called:
a. Acute Battering
b. Chronic Control
c. Domestic Violence
d. Power and Control Wheel - answerC
1. The North Carolina Statute that deals with domestic violence is:
a. 90-96
b. 14-32
c. 15B
d. 50B - answerD
1. The term 'personal relationship' refers to all of the following EXCEPT:
a. lifelong friends
b. having a child in common
c. current or former spouse
d. persons of opposite sex who are dating - answerA
1. The most important consideration when responding to a domestic violence call for an
officer is:
a. time
b. arrest
c. safety
d. mediation - answerC
1. In abusive relationships, the most dangerous time is when the abused tries to:
a. talk with the batterer
b. get counseling help
c. call the police
d. leave the batterer - answerD
TO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence relationships
and how it impacts investigations and prosecutions: Dynamics of domestic violence -
, answer1) Physical abuse- hitting, shoving, slapping etc. but also includes denying a
partner medical care or forcing alcohol and/or drug use upon them.
2) Sexual abuse- coercing or attempting to coerce any sexual contact or behavior
without consent. Includes martial rape.
3) Emotional abuse- undermining an individual by constant criticism, diminishing one's
abilities, name- calling, or damaging one's relationships with others.
4) Economic abuse- maintaining control over one's finances and /or forbidding one's
attendance to school or place of employment.
5) Psychological abuse-causing fear by intimidation threatening physical harm or
destruction of property.
TO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence relationships
and how it impacts investigations and prosecutions: How its impacts - answer- Officers
are often frustrated because most victims choose not to leave their abuser, don't seek
out DVPOS, don't come to court to prosecute the offender and if they come to court,
they often recant the violence they experienced.
- Most victims call the police because they are scared not because they want their
abuser arrested or prosecuted.
- Children exposed to DV are at an increased risk of experiencing physical injury or child
abuse to include physical and psychological abuse.
TO2: Demonstrate the ability to safely respond to a domestic violence situation that
includes.
A. Obtaining info from the telecommunicator. - answer1) Are there any weapons? What
kind?
2) What is the nature of the incident?
3) How many people are involved?
4) What is the address?
5) Are there any injuries?
6) Who called it in? What is a call back number?
7) Who is the suspect? Are they still present?
8) Are there any drugs or alcohol involved?
9) Are there children present?
10) Are there any valid orders?
11) Who is the victim?
TO2: Demonstrate the ability to safely respond to a domestic violence situation that
includes.
Utilizing proper approach tactics. - answer1) At least 2 officers should respond to DV
situation.
2) When you arrive do not pass the residence.
3) Park several houses down on the same side of the street.
4) Don't park under streetlights.
5) Don't slam your door shut.
6) Your vehicle should be between you and the residence.
7) Approach on foot leaving distance between you and your partner.
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