Domestic Violence Protocol/Policy for Law Enforcement

Domestic Violence Policy for Law Enforcement (in PDF)

Adopted August 17, 2009
POLICY STATEMENT
The purposes of this policy are multifold. The primary goal is to reduce the incidences of domestic violence and their severity. The protection of all victims of domestic violence, including children exposed to domestic violence, and provision for their support through a combination of law enforcement and community services while at the same time promoting officer safety by ensuring that officers are fully prepared to effectively deal with domestic violence calls is a further objective. Lastly but not least in importance, is the aim that all victims of domestic violence be treated with respect and dignity and that they be given all available assistance by law enforcement personnel.... (Domestic Violence Policy for Law Enforcement">continued).

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