| First
Responder
Team
Charge:
To develop the detailed procedures and protocols for first responder
police to identify children at domestic violence and community violence
scenes and to make provisions for linking families to family support
or mental health services as appropriate. This is a core component
of the Incident-Based Response System. The procedure may rely on
the Domestic Violence HelpLine, as appropriate, and may build on
the existing CPD Domestic Violence protocol, as appropriate.
Summary of
Efforts to Date: The First Responder
Team meets regularly to implement changes to the police protocol
and coordinate efforts with the Mayor's Office on Domestic Violence.
The team has met its charge to develop procedures and protocols
for first responder police to identify children at domestic violence
and community violence scenes and to link families to appropriate
support services. More specific agenda items include:
- Development of PowerPoint
presentation for training purposes
- Finding ways to exchange
data elements on a consistent basis
- Preparing for a possible
"Crime Watch" and other media opportunities
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