Midwest Law Enforcement Training Institute

Domestic Violence Program
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Certified
The Domestic Violence program features an
overview of the many facets that officers must be
aware of when dealing with these frequent but
unpredictable situations.

Attendees will not just focus their attention on
answering domestic violence calls, but will learn to
fully investigate the complaints and understand the
genesis of the problem.

In understanding the reasoning that is the
foundation of the domestic violence complaint,
officers will learn how to   determine the primary
aggressor and will be encouraged to make the arrest
by completing a fact based investigation.

Officers will also learn how to detect domestic
violence issues by observing clues throughout the
family dynamic such as episodes of ’acting out’ by
children or patterns of behavior observed in other
family members.

Safety planning and community awareness
programs are also featured as valuable tools in
stopping the cycle of domestic violence.
Course Overview
Evolution of Law Enforcement
                      Response to D.V.
Dynamics of D.V.
Diversity Considerations
Legal Definitions and Issues
911 / Emergency Call Taking
Officer and Victim Safety
Investigations
Follow up & Special Cases
Interview Techniques
Report Writing
Civil Warrants Process
Offender Accountability
Administration and Mgmt.
How to Make a Difference
Resources
"Domestics” are the most common call police officers respond
to… they’re also the most volatile and unpredictable.  Early intervention
and careful investigation will begin to curb domestic violence.

Domestic Violence: The Changing Role of Law Enforcement     
The Law Enforcement Resource Center