This intensive one-day seminar offers a comprehensive review of the 2025 Domestic Violence Guidelines for Law Enforcement, with a focused analysis of the complexities involved in responding to domestic violence calls for service. Tailored for law enforcement professionals of all ranks, the course emphasizes:
- Current legal standards and statutory updates
- Strategic policing approaches
- Officer safety protocols
- Victim protection and trauma-informed response
Participants will examine relevant statutory and case law and engage with scenario-based discussions that reflect real-world challenges commonly encountered in the field.
Key Topics Include
- Expanded Definition of Abuse under M.G.L. c. 209A
An in-depth review of the inclusion of Coercive Control and its implications for enforcement practices and victim advocacy.
- Abuse & Harassment Prevention Orders
Examination of order types, jurisdictional considerations, violations, right of arrest, and bail procedures.
- Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPOs)
Analysis of recent updates to the Red Flag Law, including procedural requirements and evidentiary thresholds.
- Seizure of Firearms and Licenses to Carry (LTCs)
Legal standards and best practices for the seizure of firearms and LTCs in domestic violence investigations.