For an officer to find the primary aggressor in a Domestic
Violence case, what are the six things to consider?
1. The history of domestic violence between the parties
2. The relative severity of the injuries inflicted on each person
3. Evidence from the persons involved in the domestic abuse
4. The likelihood of future injury to each person
5. Whether one of the persons acted in self-defense
6. Evidence from witnesses of domestic violence
What does a duel arrest do in a domestic violence case?
it decreases the likelihood the victim will call again for help,
cause dismissal in court, and increase the liability for false
arrest. An officer must also establish self-defense to prevent a
duel arrest situation (determine the suspect/victim)
What is Domestic Aggravated Assault?
Serious bodily injury, or strangulation; whether bruising/injury
is visible or not
What are criminal enhancers for domestic violence?
1. Stalking: 2 or more separate harassment incidents for a person
to feel terrorized, frightened, or harassed.
2. False imprisonment: knowingly confines/blocks/interferes
with a person's liberty
3. Criminal trespass, rape, interference with emergency phone
call and harassment
,What does TCA code 40-11-150 say about Conditional Release?
A magistrate will continue to detain defendants if they are a
threat to the victim/public safety, or unlikely to appear in court.
What does TCA code 36-3-620 say about the seizure of
weapons?
1. An officer shall seize weapons used/threatened in abuse
2. May seize weapons in plain view for officer safety UNLESS
victim needs weapons for protection (note the weapon in the
report)
What is an Officer's liability in Domestic Violence cases?
Failure to take proper action, appropriately enforce OOP, inform
victim of rights, render assistance, or make an arrest without
probable cause
75% of Domestic Violence happens when?
During/right after seperation
What % of homicides where abused before death?
70-80%
What is the root of Domestic Violence?
Power and control
Why don't people leave Domestic Violence situations?
Fear, embarrassment, culture, religion, hope, love, money
Adverse Childhood Experiences are called what
ACE's
, Does elderly abuse fall in to Domestic Violence?
YES, it goes hand in hand
What % of Domestic Violence victims report their abuser also
targeted pets?
71%
What are the three registries for Domestic Violence cases?
1. TBI
2. Department of Health
3. TN animal abuse registry
Is it true that victims will minimize the Domestic Violence
incident?
True. Suspects talk about the moment, victims talk about the
history
What area of the body are accidental injuries done to in
Domestic Violence cases?
the bony areas
What areas of the body are intentional injuries done to in
Domestic Violence cases?
fleshy/muscular areas
What is the TCA code that pertains to juveniles?
TCA 37-1-101
What is the intent of juvenile law?
Rehabilitation