Uniform Statewide Policies and Procedures; Duty of the Commission.

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(1) The duties and responsibilities of law enforcement in response to domestic violence calls, enforcement of injunctions, and data collection.

(2) The legal duties imposed on law enforcement officers to make arrests and offer protection and assistance, including guidelines for making felony and misdemeanor arrests.

(3) Techniques for handling incidents of domestic violence that minimize the likelihood of injury to the officer and that promote safety of the victim.

(4) The dynamics of domestic violence and the magnitude of the problem.

(5) The legal rights of, and remedies available to, victims of domestic violence.

(6) Documentation, report writing, and evidence collection.

(7) Tenancy issues and domestic violence.

(8) The impact of law enforcement intervention in preventing future violence.

(9) Special needs of children at the scene of domestic violence and the subsequent impact on their lives.

(10) The services and facilities available to victims and batterers.

(11) The use and application of sections of the Florida Statutes as they relate to domestic violence situations.

(12) Verification, enforcement, and service of injunctions for protection when the suspect is present and when the suspect has fled.

(13) Emergency assistance to victims and how to assist victims in pursuing criminal justice options.

(14) Working with uncooperative victims, when the officer becomes the complainant.

History.—s. 10, ch. 91-210; s. 7, ch. 95-408; s. 14, ch. 2020-6.


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