Injuries, Ambush, and Fatality: Assessing Threats of Domestic Violence Perpetrators

As part of its continuing focus on officer safety and wellness, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and Lt. Wynn partnered with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, and U.S. Department of Justice to develop this course which examines the officer safety considerations that arise when responding to a domestic violence call. This class examines the complexities and challenges that may be faced by officers when interacting with offenders, victims, and witnesses, identifies tactics and protocols for increasing officer, victim, and civilian safety, and presents quantitative research and case studies to demonstrate the possible dangers of responding to and managing on-scene investigations of domestic violence calls.