DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CALLS

Domestic Violence Calls

Domestic Violence Calls

Q- Why do departments require an officer to wait for backup before answering a domestic violence call? What should an officer look for in the situation to determine risk of violence and aggression?

Ans. The Police department requires an officer for backup because in most domestic violence cases one can't be sure about the consequences. Domestic violence cases terrify officers for the simple reason that they require a lot of patience and problem solving techniques. In most cases police officers have to be very tactful in handling such situations and that's why domestic violence calls need ...