Domestic Violence Response Flashcards
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Under Michigan's Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Act, which of the following relationships qualifies as a 'domestic relationship' for purposes of mandatory arrest?
Answer: Former dating partners who lived together
Former dating partners who cohabited qualify as a domestic relationship under Michigan law, triggering enhanced DV protections and mandatory arrest provisions.
When responding to a DV call and the suspect has fled, what is the officer's primary obligation under Michigan law?
Answer: Document the incident and attempt to locate the suspect to effectuate arrest
Officers must document the incident thoroughly and make reasonable efforts to locate and arrest the fleeing DV suspect rather than treating the case as closed.
A victim of domestic violence refuses to give a written statement. The officer should:
Answer: Document observations, injuries, and scene evidence independently of the victim's cooperation
Officers must independently document all observable evidence — injuries, scene condition, witness accounts — because prosecution can proceed without a cooperative victim.
A 'dominant aggressor' determination is required when both parties have visible injuries. Which factor is LEAST relevant to this determination?
Answer: Who called 911 first
Who called 911 first is not a reliable indicator of who the dominant aggressor is and carries the least weight in the determination.
Under Michigan law, a Personal Protection Order (PPO) obtained in family court is best described as:
Answer: A civil injunction enforceable by arrest for violation
A PPO is a civil injunction, but violation of a PPO is a criminal offense that authorizes officers to arrest the respondent without a separate warrant.
When photographing a domestic violence victim's injuries, which best practice should an officer follow?
Answer: Photograph immediately and again 24-48 hours later when bruising may be more visible
Follow-up photographs taken 24-48 hours later often reveal bruising that was not yet visible at the scene, providing stronger evidence.
When a DV suspect invokes the right to counsel during questioning, the officer must:
Answer: Cease all interrogation until an attorney is present or the suspect re-initiates questioning
Under Edwards v. Arizona, once a suspect invokes the right to counsel, all custodial interrogation must stop until counsel is present or the suspect voluntarily re-initiates communication.