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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE QUIZ |
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CHALLENGE - Would you or your
officers benefit from training about domestic violence calls? To find out answer the
following questions - click on your choice to see if you're correct or click
below each question for the answer.
Instructor/Owner,
David Vallely |
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1.
You’re talking
to a person at the scene of a domestic disturbance call. The person says,
“Who called this in?” You should reply:
A. I don’t
know, the name was
refused
B. Some neighbor
C. Your spouse
D. Why would someone call the
police
E. What did you do to get the
police called |
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answer |
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2.
You are working a domestic disturbance call with your partner. You have a couple
separated. You interview one person while your partner interviews the other
person. You and your partner then get together to compare notes. While you
two are talking the husband keeps yelling at his wife. You should:
A.
Tell him to shut up or you will arrest him for obstructing
B.
Encourage him to yell hoping for an excuse to arrest him
C.
See if you can find some duct tape and tape his mouth
D.
Listen to what the husband is saying and how the wife is reacting
E.
Ignore him and continue your conversation with your partner |
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answer |
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3.
During an
interview at the scene of a domestic disturbance a woman says, “We fight all
the time.” You should reply:
A. What do you mean by that
B. Who started this
C. What got this started
D. Do you want to prosecute
E. What happened next |
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answer |
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Questions Involving Missouri Law |
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4. Joe and Debra are married and get into a
disturbance. You are sent on the call and investigate. You do not make an
arrest because you have no probable cause of a crime. Just two hours later you are called
back to the same address with the same couple arguing. There is still no
probable cause of a crime. You are required by law to take what action:
A. Make an arrest of one or both
people
B. Make a report detailing why no
arrest was made
C.
Threaten to arrest both people if they call police again
D. Enter the address in the
computer system
E. You are not required to take
any action |
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correct answer |
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| 5. Which of the following is a
mandatory arrest according to RSMo Chapter 455: |
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| A.
Violation of an Order amounting to Trespassing |
| B.
Violation of an Order amounting to Communication |
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Violation of an Order amounting to Abuse |
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Violation of an Order amounting to Stalking |
| E.
Any violation of a provision of an Order |
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correct answer |
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