MCOLES Domestic Violence Response 4

Question 1

Which statement best describes the 'cycle of violence' model in domestic violence cases?

Accepted Answer

Tension building, acute explosion, reconciliation, and calm phases repeat in a cycle

Answer

The cycle of violence describes recurring phases — tension building, acute incident, reconciliation (honeymoon), and calm — which help explain why victims may return to abusers.

Question 2

A DV suspect is arrested. At booking, it is discovered the suspect is a law enforcement officer from another agency. The arresting officer should:

Accepted Answer

Notify a supervisor but otherwise follow standard arrest procedures

Answer

Professional courtesy does not apply to domestic violence arrests; the officer must follow standard procedures and notify a supervisor of the circumstances.

Question 3

Under the federal Lautenberg Amendment, a person convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence offense is prohibited from:

Accepted Answer

Possessing or purchasing firearms or ammunition

Answer

The Lautenberg Amendment (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)) permanently prohibits anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from possessing firearms or ammunition.

Question 4

An officer arrives and finds the DV suspect is intoxicated. This should affect the investigation by:

Accepted Answer

Being documented as a factor but not preventing arrest if probable cause exists

Answer

Intoxication must be documented as a risk factor and potential evidence, but it does not negate probable cause or delay a lawful DV arrest.

Question 5

A victim discloses she has been financially controlled — her abuser takes her paycheck and denies her access to money. This is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Economic abuse, a recognized form of domestic violence and coercive control

Answer

Economic abuse — controlling a victim's access to money, employment, or financial resources — is a recognized pattern of coercive control and domestic violence.

MCOLES - Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Practice Test

MCOLES - Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Practice Test

MCOLES Domestic Violence Response 4