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LE 101 - Law Enforcement Response to Domestic Violence Crimes 90 minutes
This training is a "Big Hit" as an introduction to Indiana domestic violence laws that affect law enforcement. The training summarizes several areas of new law including the details of enforcing Indiana's new PO law. Training also includes a legislative update on domestic violence and child abuse laws. The training continues with a discussion regarding the new duties placed on law enforcement officers to "prevent future violence", when officers can and can
not remove weapons from the scene of a DV situation, notice of victim rights, and efforts to be taken to keep victims safe. Training also includes discussion of federal firearm rules as a result of a PO or domestic battery conviction, liability for failing to act to protect a victim, and enforcing orders in compliance with federal full faith and credit provisions.
LE 102 - On Scene Investigation/Preparing for Victimless Prosecution 60 minutes
This training is designed as an introduction to domestic violence issues and its impact on the workplace. This training is designed for executives, supervisors, managers, EAP and human resource professionals who are considering updating their policies and instituting domestic violence training for their workforce.
Topics include:
signs that an employee may be a victim
how an abuser may be using your resources to perpetuate abuse against a partner
and the business costs to employers in terms of lost productivity and medical costs.
laws requiring a safe workplace
legal liability for failing to address a known danger
and what steps employers can take to protect employees.
Contact Amy Oliver for further information and scheduling further training for your entire workforce.
812-379-5575 x207
LE 103 - Investigating Strangulation and "Choking" Cases 45 minutes
Strangulation is one of the most common crimes committed against DV victims.
It is treated lightly by the criminal justice system because there frequently
are no visible signs of harm even though there may be significant internal
injuries. This training will focus on how to spot possible internal injuries
that are not visible at the scene and encourages law enforcement to ensure that all strangulation victims receive medical attention. It will outline less obvious signs and symptoms of strangulation, 25 questions an officer can ask to detect strangulation, and help officers build a felony case against the batterer.
LE 104 - Stalking and Cyber Stalking 60 minutes
This training will define the crime of stalking, provide profiles of different kinds of stalkers, and discuss strategies for putting together a strong case. Training also includes working with the victim on safety planning, documenting future incidents, and counter-surveillance. Training also includes information on methods of technological spying through Spyware, GPS tracking devices, and cell phones used by batterers.
LE 105 - Determining Self-Defense and Predominant Aggressor 90 minutes
Trying to figure out whom to arrest when both parties claim injury is one of the hardest jobs a law enforcement officer faces. This training uses videotaped role plays to help officers determine who, if anyone, to arrest when there are reports of injuries to both parties. Training includes class discussion on Indiana's law on self-defense, defensive vs. offensive injuries, and why you shouldn't always arrest the party who hits first.
LE 106 - Civil Liability for Law Enforcement Officers 30 minutes
This training looks at the trends in recent civil judgments against police officers across the country and how officers and departments can avoid civil liability by acting to protect domestic violence victims before they are killed.
LE 107 - Impact of Arrest in Domestic Violence Cases 30 minutes
This training will examine the impact arrest can have on batterer recidivism, the safety of the family and the community at large. It looks at elements of probable cause and why dual arrests should be avoided in domestic violence cases.
LE 108 - Domestic Violence in a Rural Community 30 minutes
This training will identify some of the barriers and resources faced by victims of domestic violence who live in rural areas. It will explore the good and bad aspects of law enforcement response for victims in a rural community and how to improve that response.
LE 109 - Police-Perpetrated Domestic Violence 60 minutes
This training focuses on effective strategies for investigating a law enforcement batterer, liability issues, and developing a policy for how a department can deal with these reports. Training examines the additional barriers faced by a victim of a law enforcement batterer and why many batterers are attracted to law enforcement jobs.
LE 110 - Full Faith and Credit - Enforcing Orders over State Lines 30-60 minutes
This training explains federal full faith and credit laws and helps officers understand how to enforce court orders from "foreign" jurisdictions. Training also includes discussion of federal firearm prohibitions and interstate custody laws related to domestic violence.
LE 111 - DV Training for Police Dispatchers 90-120 minutes
When combined with the basics of domestic violence in DV 101, this session teaches police dispatchers how to set an appropriate tone for effective law enforcement services and to maximize their role in an effective investigation and prosecution of a domestic violence crime. Participants will critique actual 911 audio and transcripts to put the points of the training into action.
LE 112 - Annual Legislative Update on DV Issues 30-60 minutes
This training is has new content every year and highlights the changes to domestic violence laws made by the Indiana legislature (which finishes work in February or April each year), US Supreme Court, and Congress. This training is useful to anyone who works with victims or abusers in the private or public sector and can qualify for continuing legal education credits for attorneys.
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