MCOLES Domestic Violence Response 2

Question 1

Under Michigan's Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Act, which of the following relationships qualifies as a 'domestic relationship' for purposes of mandatory arrest?

Accepted Answer

Former dating partners who lived together

Answer

Former dating partners who cohabited qualify as a domestic relationship under Michigan law, triggering enhanced DV protections and mandatory arrest provisions.

Question 2

When responding to a DV call and the suspect has fled, what is the officer's primary obligation under Michigan law?

Accepted Answer

Document the incident and attempt to locate the suspect to effectuate arrest

Answer

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.

Question 3

A victim of domestic violence refuses to give a written statement. The officer should:

Accepted Answer

Document observations, injuries, and scene evidence independently of the victim's cooperation

Answer

Officers must independently document all observable evidence — injuries, scene condition, witness accounts — because prosecution can proceed without a cooperative victim.

Question 4

A 'dominant aggressor' determination is required when both parties have visible injuries. Which factor is LEAST relevant to this determination?

Accepted Answer

Who called 911 first

Answer

Who called 911 first is not a reliable indicator of who the dominant aggressor is and carries the least weight in the determination.

Question 5

Under Michigan law, a Personal Protection Order (PPO) obtained in family court is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A civil injunction enforceable by arrest for violation

Answer

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.

MCOLES - Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Practice Test

MCOLES - Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Practice Test

MCOLES Domestic Violence Response 2