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Police Protocol in Cases of Domestic Violence
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Peel Regional Police
What police should do:
Conduct a thorough investigation
Advise victims that police will lay charges when reasonable grounds exist
Advise that neither police nor victims can withdraw charges
Obtain statements (Written/Videotaped)
Take photographs (Scene/Injuries) when appropriate
Gather evidence (Answering Machine Tapes/Notes/Etc)
Obtain services of interpreters when needed
Provide support for children when present
Provide a Safety Plan when appropriate
Provide information about available victim services
Suggest another place of safety when concerns exist
Remain until satisfied there is no further threat to victim
Complete a Risk Assessment when charges are laid in cases of intimate relationships
Where charges are not laid, give advice on Restraining Orders, Peace Bonds and how to contact shelters and Victim Services of Peel.
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