Course

identifying the elements that require mandatory arrest

define domestic abuse and the elements requiring arrest according to Wis. Stats. §968.075

describe the characteristics of victims

discuss the offender/victim relationship including information on elder abuse, implications for child abuse, and same sex relationships

list barriers to leaving

describe how leaving the relationship does not mean safety for the victim(s)

describe offender thinking patterns

discuss the power differential and its effect on the offender/victim relationship including a discussion on recantation

explain legal terminology such as "No Contact"

discuss restraining orders and injunctions

differentiate between criminal and civil injunctions

explain the process for obtaining a no-contact order

explain how domestic violence trauma can affect the victim’s response to law enforcement

simulated domestic violence scenario

identifying ways to work with local advocacy groups

referring the victim to multi-disciplinary services available

make initial contact with everyone present

manage the crisis with officer safety considerations and consideration of other's level of risk

interview in a friendly and professional tone

use open-ended, specific and follow-up questions in the interview

gather complete information from the interview

determine victimization based on criminal statutes

determine victimization based on whether or not the domestic abuse criterion applies

student victim interaction complies with Wis. Chapter 950

review the recommended guidelines on how agencies will respond to domestic violence incidents, including: prevention, early warning and intervention, incident response procedures, surrender or seizure of weapons, victim safety and protection, and collaboration with victim advocacy agencies

articulate the differences between officer-involved domestic violence and domestic violence in the general population

analyze the ethical component of officer-involved domestic violence

discuss the scope of the problem

discuss the difference between officer-involved domestic violence and domestic violence in the general population

discuss potential causes that lead to officer-involved domestic violence

discuss the legal issues surrounding officer-involved domestic violence, including the consequences to officers' careers if convicted of a domestic violence crime

discuss the ethical issues responding officers face when handling an officer-involved domestic violence incident

review the Wisconsin model policy on officer-involved domestic violence

review the recommended guidelines on how agencies will respond to officer-involved domestic violence, including: prevention, early warning and intervention, incident response procedures, surrender or seizure of weapons, victim safety and protection, and collaboration with victim advocacy agencies

determine if someone is a juvenile or adult

discuss when a juvenile might fall into one of the categories in the juvenile justice system (CHIPS, JIPS, or delinquency)

list common juvenile offenses

differentiate between a juvenile and adult (Wis. Stats. 938.02(1), and (10m))

compare juvenile legal terminology to adult legal terminology (Wis. Stats. 938.02)

indicate (overview only) various agencies they may come into contact with when dealing with juveniles (Child Protective Services, Juvenile in Need of Protective Services, etc.)

explain the difference between status offenses, ordnance violations, and delinquency

identify common juvenile offenses and proper actions/responses

explain the process for determining if a juvenile violated a traffic law or ordinance and explain that in most cases they would issue a citation and then release the juvenile (to self but still notify a parent in cases of ordinance violations or release them to a parent, guardian, or legal custodian if they are under 15 years old)

explain the process for determining if a juvenile violated a status offense and explains the disposition for each type of status offense

explain that a delinquent act means that a juvenile violated a law that would be criminal if the juvenile was adult

describe the difference between arresting an adult and taking a juvenile into custody

role play the parts of an officer, juvenile, and intake worker based on a scenario provided

explain when a juvenile can be taken into custody

explain that when they take a juvenile into custody, they must immediately attempt to notify the parent, guardian, legal custodian, or Indian custodian by the most practical means

explain that the person taking the juvenile into custody shall continue such attempt until the parent, guardian, legal custodian, or Indian custodian of the juvenile is notified, or the juvenile is delivered to an intake worker, whichever occurs first

explain that if a juvenile is delivered to an intake worker before notified, the intake worker, or another person at his or her direction, shall continue to attempt to notify until the parent, guardian, legal custodian, or Indian custodian of the juvenile is notified

explain that they must still contact a parent, guardian, legal custodian or Indian custodian if they transport a juvenile for fingerprints but are planning to release the juvenile to a parent instead of detaining him/her in a detention facility

describe the process for releasing a juvenile from custody

describe that parents do not have the right to witness an interview or interrogation of a juvenile in custody

explain that a law enforcement agency shall make an audio and visual recording of any custodial interrogation of a juvenile that is conducted at a place of detention (Wis. Stats. 938.195(2))

explain that the law enforcement officer conducting the custodial interrogation is not required to inform the subject of the interrogation that the officer is making an audio or audio and visual recording of the interrogation (Wis. Stats. 938.195(3)) but explain that the officer should not lie about it either

review the State v. Raheem Moore (June 2015) case and discuss that if a juvenile specifically states that he or she will not continue the interview unless the recorder is turned off that the officer should capture that statement on the recorded and then should turn the recording device off.

determine when a juvenile must be fingerprinted, photographed, and when a DNA sample must be taken.

explain the duties and powers of intake workers (Wis. Stats. 938.067 and 938.20(7))

discuss the information that should be included in a report on the incident and discuss how any juvenile files must strictly be kept separate from adult files and records

explain that any evidence or property must be properly collected and tagged if needed

explain the criteria that must be met for a juvenile Emergency Detention (Wis. Stats. §938.20(5)) and discuss the procedures to follow for a juvenile Emergency Detention

discuss various issues impacting juveniles in the community

talk about gang related activity and recruiting tactics gangs use to recruit youths

discuss how gangs currently operate versus how they used to operate in the 90’s and early 2000’s (how they’ve changed)

review cases of cyber bullying, use of stalking on the internet and the statutes that are applicable; stalking doesn’t have to be sexual in nature

explain how every school system has a tool to assess threats made against the school

explain that officers should assess threats using the following criteria: Is the threat specific and viable; does the person have the ability to carry out the threat; does the person have access to weapons; and has the person taken steps to further the plan

explain that threats must be assessed not by just a threat being made, but that the threat poses a real risk

discuss how youths can be caught up in human trafficking and identify Wisconsin cases that illustrate this crime

explain that restorative justice seeks to repair the harm done by involving the entire community in rehabilitating offenders and holding them accountable for their behavior

discuss that teen courts typically hear the cases of juveniles between the ages of 12 and 17 who have committed one non-violent offense or who are minor repeat offenders.  In most programs, offenders must admit guilt and agree to abide by the program’s decision before the court accepts their case

explain that teen court programs come in many forms – from three to five-person teen tribunals that recommend sentencing, to a more formal court process where attorneys, bailiffs, clerks, and jurors are all volunteer teens and the judge is an adult, usually a municipal or circuit court judge, law enforcement officer, attorney or other community member

discuss personal experiences regarding victimization

explain the critical needs of victims

assess personal knowledge associated with victimization

explain the importance of providing effective victim response

establish sound, respectful, and supportive responses to the needs of victims

articulate what each of the seven critical needs of victims are and explain how officers can assist a victim in addressing each need

use the in Wisconsin Chapter 950 to victim response

interact with simulated adult and/or child witnesses and victims of a simulated crime

review Wisconsin Chapter 950

articulate the rights crime victims have

identify community resources and referral information for victim

review agency victim response policy and procedures

interact with victims/witnesses

interview is preceded with introductions and identification

make initial contact and assess the victim’s needs

determine if the individual was victimized

be polite as with the victim or witness is friendly in tone

show empathy towards the victim/witness

comply with Chapter 950 in your interaction with the victim

provide information about victim rights

locate culturally appropriate resources for assistance (to accommodate language barriers and to address special needs for victims with disabilities, special needs, diminished capacity, mental illness or cultural dissimilarities)

gather complete information during the interview

use open-ended, specific and follow-up questions in the interview

educate the victim on reducing the likelihood of re-victimization

complete any necessary documentation

discuss the elements of sexual assault crimes according to Wis. Stats. §940.225

identify the elements of First Degree Sexual Assault (Wis. Stats. §940.225(1))

identify the elements of Second Degree Sexual Assault (Wis. Stats. §940.225(2))

identify the elements of Third Degree Sexual Assault (Wis. Stats. §940.225(3))

identify the elements of Fourth Degree Sexual Assault (Wis. Stats. §940.225(3m))

define "consent" (Wis. Stats. §940.225(4))

discuss that neither marriage nor death prevents Wis. Stats. §940.225 from being applied to an offender (Wis. Stats. §940.225(6-7)

Oral or written response

make initial contact and assess the individual’s needs

interview in a friendly and professional tone

gather complete information during the interview

use open-ended, specific and follow-up questions in the interview

make a determination of victimization based upon elements of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th degree sexual assault

comply with Chapter 950 requirements for the victim

comply with and applying all procedures to protect the viability of the evidence

address specific victim traumatization needs with a referral to Rape Crisis or other entity that provides support

address investigative needs by contacting SANE or other medical professionals in the pursuit of evidence

evaluate the testimonial evidence against the physical evidence

analyze all the evidence towards corroboration of the victim's statement and the prosecution of the case

make inquiries of Probation and Parole, Registered Sex Offender database, the FBI Behavioral Unit or other agencies that may assist in investigation

research additional resources to assist in a sexual assault case

explain what a SANE nurse's role is in examining the victim

explain the advantages of using a SANE nurse for the victim and for law enforcement

address investigative needs by contacting SANE or other medical professionals in the pursuit of evidence

address specific victim traumatization needs with a referral to Rape Crisis or other entity that provides support

make inquiries of Probation and Parole, Registered Sex Offender database, the FBI Behavioral Unit or other agencies that may assist in investigation

review Wisconsin Chapters 948 and 48

explain who must report child maltreatment crimes, what must be reported and when it must be reported

describe elements of crimes related to child neglect (emotional, psychological and physical)

describe elements of crimes related to physical abuse of a child, including pediatric abusive head trauma

describe elements of crimes related to sexual abuse of a child

describe elements of crimes besides neglect and physical/sexual abuse listed in Chapter 948 (child enticement, failure to act/protect, loaded firearms within reach of children, etc)

discuss the dynamics between the victims and offenders of child maltreatment

discuss the dynamics involved in child maltreatment

discuss the power differential that exists between the victims and offenders in child maltreatment crimes

discuss how offenders groom children as victims of sexual abuse

role play how to respond to a child maltreatment crime.

make initial contact and assess the individual's needs

explain how you would manage family crisis on scene for short term

note the family dynamics affecting the victim and the investigation

describe productive interview techniques for children and adults and identify child forensic interview experts for assistance with child interviews

interview is friendly, professional in tone and gathers complete information

use open-ended, specific and follow-up questions in the interview

work collaboratively with Child Protection Workers during the investigation

make a determination of victimization as stated in Chapter 948 of Wisconsin Statutes

evaluate the child victim's need for services with the requirements of the juvenile court system

note the behavioral characteristics of both victim and alleged offender and any relationship that exists between the two

comply with statute 950 in your interaction (or proposed interaction) with the victim

comply with and apply all procedures to protect the viability of the evidence

refer the victim to medical professionals appropriately and evaluate the records towards the prosecution of the case

analyze all the evidence towards corroboration of the victim's statement and the prosecution of the case

examine ways to deal with victims who recant or who are not cooperative during the law enforcement response

role play response to a missing child case

determine whether a crime was committed

gather testimonial and physical evidence

make use of all available resources to locate a missing and endangered child