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NC BLET DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
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9/10 individuals who say they will kill themselves - ANS-eventually go through with it 41% of officers killed during domestics were killed in the - ANS-arrival/approach phase; many of which were ambushes 50 - B - ANS-A Domestic Violence Protective Order. For an aggrieved party who has a "personal relationship" with the person the order is filed against (such as a family member, spouse, dating relationship). 50 - C - ANS-An Interpersonal Restraining Order. For an aggrieved party against persons such as roommates and stalkers "No-Contact order for stalking or non-consensual sexual conduct." This would apply for same- sex couples. A cover officer should prevent - ANS-escape routes A follow-up investigation should focus on - ANS-how to prove the case even without the participation of the victim A valid DVPO which includes an emergency or ex parte order, shall be enforced by - ANS-ALL NC Law Enforcement agencies A victim being rich, or a victim having transportation would not factor into - ANS-situational factors for staying/not leaving in a DV relationship An example of a false emotional factor for staying/not leaving in a DV relationship - ANS-the abuser giving emotional support Approaching under cover of darkness is an example of - ANS-tactical approach on foot Are other state's DVPO's valid in NC? - ANS-Yes. All courts of another state or of an Indian tribe shall be enforced by the courts of and LE agencies of NC At all points during a domestic call - ANS-you are assessing the situation Contact officer - ANS-Initiates ALL activity, conducts interviews, takes notes, conducts radio transmissions, initiates arrest procedures County Clerk's Office - ANS-Where a victim may file for a 50B or 50C order free of charge (it may also be done at the magistrate's office if a judge is not available).
Defending oneself - ANS-is not a criminal act Domestic Violence defined - ANS-is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner during a tactical departure, the officer closest to the door - ANS-should not leave first Ex-Parte Order - ANS-No contact order signed into effect for 10 days by the judge/magistrate and then the aggrieved party must return to request an extension Examples of court orders - ANS-DVPO (50-B), no-contact orders (50-C), pretrial release orders, and custody orders Felony habitual misdemeanor assault - ANS-if someone commits assault and causes physical injury and has two or more prior convictions for either misdemeanor or felony assault, occurring no more than fifteen years prior Felony habitual violation of a DVPO - ANS-a person who violates a DVPO after having been previously convicted of two DVPO violations. Force of self-defense should not - ANS-be greater than necessary to fend off attack If a female subject has a 50-B on her ex-boyfriend, and enters his place of work on purpose and calls the police, who is at fault? - ANS-The female is in violation of her own 50-B If a person has been previously convicted of two DVPO violations; or a person violates a DVPO with a deadly weapon in their possession; or a person who enters property operated as a safe house of haven shall be guilty of a - ANS-Class H Felony If a person knowingly violates a DVPO shall be guilty of a - ANS-Class A1 Misdemeanor If an offender interferes with the victim - ANS-an officer should charge with felony interference with a state's witness If both parties are injured - ANS-determine if one party has acted in self-defense. If so, arrest only the primary aggressor If possible, at least how many officers should respond to a DV situation? - ANS-two officers If there is no crime or evidence of a crime - ANS-you should complete their incident report and depart In spite of powerful factors, victims make decisions about going or staying based on - ANS-the level of support they receive from family, law enforcement, coworkers, advocates, and others as they reach out for help.
The officer furthest inside the residence should leave first; no parting remarks such as "if I have to come back I'll arrest you"; listen as you walk away; watch your back as you leave; don't stay in the area, but stay nearby; review the call in your mind; all of these are - ANS-good tactical departure procedures The sheriff of the county where a DV order is entered shall provide prompt entry of the order into - ANS-NCIC registry and shall provide for access to magistrates Time lag between a complaint and when the first officer arrives - ANS-is 5-10 minutes, and the disturbance continues, often intensifying, sometimes resulting in a shooting before the first officer arrives. What helps prosecutors prove the case and minimize redaction or denials? - ANS-Obtaining written statements in witnesses' own handwriting What is the court order called? - ANS-A Domestic Violence Protective order? When an arrest is warranted, do not rush it - ANS-1. talk longer
- Wait for back-up
- use verbal stall tactics
- anticipate the offender's actions When approaching front door, utilize contact and cover tactics; listen before you knock; don't "knock like a cop"; have someone inside open door for you; all of these are - ANS-good initial contact procedures When entering the residence, you should be mindful that the person who answers the door - ANS-may not be the complainant; to prevent risk of danger, simply say a call was received and ask what is going on When responding to a domestic, you must make a tactical approach which includes - ANS-don't pass the residence; park your patrol vehicle where it will least likely be seen; don't slam the door; tactical approach on foot. When should roles be determined? - ANS-Responding officers should decide on roles prior to arriving on scene. Roles can be determined by an officer's level of experience, prior knowledge of suspect/location, but should be adjusted promptly and preferably before initial approach. Where can an officer look up the terms of a DVPO? - ANS-On the NCIC/DCIN system Who should not be the contact officer? - ANS-you do not want the most aggressive person to be contact officer Why do victims stay and leave several times? - ANS-Situational Factors: Dependence, fear, children, isolation, language barriers, cultural/religious restraints, age
Emotional Factors: Belief partner will change, attachment, guilt, helpless/hopeless, fear of what partner will do 9/10 individuals who say they will kill themselves - ANS-eventually go through with it 41% of officers killed during domestics were killed in the - ANS-arrival/approach phase; many of which were ambushes 50 - B - ANS-A Domestic Violence Protective Order. For an aggrieved party who has a "personal relationship" with the person the order is filed against (such as a family member, spouse, dating relationship). 50 - C - ANS-An Interpersonal Restraining Order. For an aggrieved party against persons such as roommates and stalkers "No-Contact order for stalking or non-consensual sexual conduct." This would apply for same- sex couples. A cover officer should prevent - ANS-escape routes A follow-up investigation should focus on - ANS-how to prove the case even without the participation of the victim A valid DVPO which includes an emergency or ex parte order, shall be enforced by - ANS-ALL NC Law Enforcement agencies A victim being rich, or a victim having transportation would not factor into - ANS-situational factors for staying/not leaving in a DV relationship An example of a false emotional factor for staying/not leaving in a DV relationship - ANS-the abuser giving emotional support Approaching under cover of darkness is an example of - ANS-tactical approach on foot Are other state's DVPO's valid in NC? - ANS-Yes. All courts of another state or of an Indian tribe shall be enforced by the courts of and LE agencies of NC At all points during a domestic call - ANS-you are assessing the situation Contact officer - ANS-Initiates ALL activity, conducts interviews, takes notes, conducts radio transmissions, initiates arrest procedures County Clerk's Office - ANS-Where a victim may file for a 50B or 50C order free of charge (it may also be done at the magistrate's office if a judge is not available). Defending oneself - ANS-is not a criminal act
Legal Aid of NC - ANS-free legal aid for a victim of DV Non-verbal communication cues may be used to predict - ANS- 50 - 90% of resistance levels. NOT one single behavior can predict a suspect will attack, but officers should look for - ANS- "Clusters" of certain behaviors that are known to precede such resistance Officer-involved domestic violence - ANS-is estimated to be at least as common as that of the general population Often, abusers are calling the victim from jail even before the officer - ANS-has left the sally port Plan of Action for responding to domestic calls include - ANS-Weapons? Safest place to park? How many people involved? Prior violence? Where/how far away is my back-up? Position the Cover officer and Contact officer should be in with the suspect - ANS-Triangulation position Prior to arrival at a domestic, - ANS-attempt to find out from the telecommunicator specific information relative to the call Resistance behaviors that could signal an oncoming attack - ANS-Heavy/Audible breathing; clenching of jaw/teeth; unusual sweating; fist clenching; weight shifting/blading of body/shoulder roll; target glancing; ceasing of all movement; dressing down; spitting; ignoring and staring; alcohol/drugs; furtive movements Should you park your patrol car visibly? - ANS-No, you should park several houses away, and park so the vehicle is between you and the residence Should you recommend a private attorney? - ANS-No. Never. strangling injuries can kill within - ANS-36 hours Taking no police action - ANS-is NOT recommended Technically speaking, the telecommunicator is - ANS-the first one on the scene The Cover officer's two primary roles - ANS-Observe suspect(s) and protect the Contact Officer The officer furthest inside the residence should leave first; no parting remarks such as "if I have to come back I'll arrest you"; listen as you walk away; watch your back as you leave; don't stay in the area, but stay nearby; review the call in your mind; all of these are - ANS-good tactical departure procedures
The sheriff of the county where a DV order is entered shall provide prompt entry of the order into - ANS-NCIC registry and shall provide for access to magistrates Time lag between a complaint and when the first officer arrives - ANS-is 5-10 minutes, and the disturbance continues, often intensifying, sometimes resulting in a shooting before the first officer arrives. What helps prosecutors prove the case and minimize redaction or denials? - ANS-Obtaining written statements in witnesses' own handwriting What is the court order called? - ANS-A Domestic Violence Protective order? When an arrest is warranted, do not rush it - ANS-1. talk longer
- Wait for back-up
- use verbal stall tactics
- anticipate the offender's actions When approaching front door, utilize contact and cover tactics; listen before you knock; don't "knock like a cop"; have someone inside open door for you; all of these are - ANS-good initial contact procedures When entering the residence, you should be mindful that the person who answers the door - ANS-may not be the complainant; to prevent risk of danger, simply say a call was received and ask what is going on When responding to a domestic, you must make a tactical approach which includes - ANS-don't pass the residence; park your patrol vehicle where it will least likely be seen; don't slam the door; tactical approach on foot. When should roles be determined? - ANS-Responding officers should decide on roles prior to arriving on scene. Roles can be determined by an officer's level of experience, prior knowledge of suspect/location, but should be adjusted promptly and preferably before initial approach. Where can an officer look up the terms of a DVPO? - ANS-On the NCIC/DCIN system Who should not be the contact officer? - ANS-you do not want the most aggressive person to be contact officer Why do victims stay and leave several times? - ANS-Situational Factors: Dependence, fear, children, isolation, language barriers, cultural/religious restraints, age Emotional Factors: Belief partner will change, attachment, guilt, helpless/hopeless, fear of what partner will do
