NCJ Number
38179
Date Published
1976
Length
6 pages
Annotation
THIS TRAINING KEY OUTLINES THE DUTIES OF THE POLICE OFFICER IN RESPONDING TO, INVESTIGATING, AND ADVISING THE VICTIM WHEN RESPONDING TO WIFE ASSAULT CALLS.
Abstract
THE OFFICER'S RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN ARRIVING AT THE SCENE; GAINING ENTRY; ESTABLISHING CONTROL; PROTECTING THE VICTIM; INTERVIEWING THE VICTIM, WITNESSES, AND THE ASSAILANT; GATHERING EVIDENCE; AND EXPLAINING ALTERNATIVES TO POLICE ACTION AS WELL AS THE VICTIM'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR HER OWN SAFETY ARE EXPLAINED. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL READING SUGGESTIONS FOLLOW THE TEXT.