Domestic Violence Response
A Guide for California Peace Officers
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What people are saying about “Domestic Violence Response – A Guide for
“This book clarifies why it is critical for every officer and police agency throughout California to be armed with the most updated materials related to domestic violence in order to enhance both public and officer safety.”
Steven M. Barba – Detective-II, Los Angeles Police Department-Retired
“This book that Randy Latham has authored, regarding domestic violence, is the most user friendly and comprehensive document for any officer or agency to have in their library. Latham’s attention to detail assures proper and legal handling of domestic violence cases while promoting officers to do what is required of them.”
Chuck Ochoa – MSLM (Master of Science in Leadership and Management), Police Department Support Services Supervisor,
“Randy’s book, Domestic Violence Response – A Guide for California Peace Officers, provides an excellent resource for field personnel as well as investigators and will definitely assist law enforcement agencies in their response to incidents of domestic violence.”
Scott Pickwith – Chief of Police, La Verne Police Department
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About the Book
Domestic Violence Response – A Guide for California Peace Officers: is directed specifically at the first responder – the cop on the street. There is much to consider when dealing with the domestic violence victim . . . the abuser . . . the children. Peace officers must ask themselves, “Do I really know what I must do?" This book provides:
Ø Practical tools officers can use – today
Ø A quick reference guide of domestic violence crimes
Ø Samples of useful forms for domestic violence investigations
Ø An in-depth review of domestic violence crimes and authorities
Ø Tips to help the individual officer with curtailing domestic violence
Ø Information and procedures to increase service of court restraining orders
Ø Motivation for officers to carry out their duties to protect victims and themselves
About the Author
Randy E. Latham is a retired police lieutenant from the La Verne Police Department in Lieutenant Latham is a domestic violence response update instructor with a major southern
Lieutenant Latham holds an associate degree in law enforcement from