2020 Law Enforcement Virtual Training on Enhancing Domestic Violence Investigations
Meet our Presenters
Chief (Ret.) Dottie Davis
Fort Wayne, IN Police Department
Detective (Ret.) Justin Boardman
West Valley City Police Department, Utah
Sergeant (Ret.) Harry Drucker
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Andrew Campbell
CEO of Campbell Research & Consulting
October 1, 2020 10:00 AM to Noon
A Career and Life Almost Lost - Deputy Chief (Ret.) Dottie Davis, Fort Wayne, IN, Police Department
Deputy Chief (Ret.) Dottie Davis will provide an inside look at her family of origin and the upbringing that led her to pursue a career in law enforcement. She will walk the participants throug the early years of her career and an intimate relationship that ecome increasingly violent which nearly cost her a job that she loved. She was eventually forced to choose between a career and her reputation or ultimately her life. Deputy Chief (Ret.) Davis will identify the hard work, steps to re-empowerment, survival mindset, and the long-term impact the volatile relationship has had on her life.
October 6, 2020 10:00 AM to Noon
Trauma-Informed Response for the Justice System - Det (Ret.) Justin Boardman, West Valley City, UT, Police Department
This presentation helps professionals understand basic scientific concepts concerning the neurobiology of trauma. This helps victims be understood, increasing the success of sexual assault cases, domestic violence, and any traumatic event. By understanding the defense circuitry and trauma in yourself and how it applies to victims of crime we can increase successes and provide Procedural Justice.
October 8, 2020 10:00 AM to Noon
Corroboration in Domestic Violence Cases and Determining the Predominant Aggressor - Det (Ret.) Justin Boardman, West Valley City, UT, Police Department
Nobody likes responding to domestic violence calls as they can be very difficult to investigate. Determining the predominant aggressor can be confusing and frustrating. Corroboration is important in showing a balanced investigation. During this presentation, we hope to refresh your present skills and add additional tools and thoughts to this process. Sometimes thinking outside of the box can do wonders.
October 13, 2020 10:00 AM to Noon
Crisis Negotiation with Domestic Violence Subjects - Sgt (Ret.) Harry Drucker, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
This presentation is for first responders and investigators who may encounter domestic violence subjects who are in crisis. If a domestic violence incident escalates to a barricaded suspect and/or hostage situation and an opportunity presents itself to communicate with the subject, basic active listening skills and negotiation techniques are a good place to start. The bare basics of crisis negotiations will be explored through examples and practical exercises.
October 15, 2020 10:00 AM to Noon
Crisis Negotiation with Domestic Violence Subjects: A Case Study - Sgt (Ret.) Harry Drucker, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
A call comes out of a domestic violence situation involving a male dragging a young girl into a house. Officer's respond and during attempts to contact the Disturbing Party, an officer is shot. It is the day before Thanksgiving and the suspect barricades himself in a house along with two hostages. This incident will be examined in detail relative to Domestic Violence Situations and negotiations with the subject, an OG gang member.
October 20, 2020 10:00 AM to Noon
Stuck in the Middle with You: Risks of Harm for Children and Pets in Domestically Violent Homes - Andrew Campbell, CEO, Campbell Research & Consulting
This presentation will describe specific emotional and physical risks of harm for children and pets residing in domestically violent homes. With nearly 80% of victims in homes where domestic violence and pet abuse co-occur reporting fear they will eventually be killed by the suspect, these families are likely to require immediate and pro-longed assistance to better ensure a more positive outcome. Recently analyzed data from several different Law Enforcement agencies in Indiana provides important insight into overlapping risks for humans and animals in violent homes with implications for improving earlier detection and prevention. In addition to increased risk for victims, concerns for the safety of first responders at the scene of these incidents and other involved agencies will also be addressed.
October 22, 2020 10:00 AM to Noon
All Eyes on DV: A Multidisciplinary Perspective of Domestic Violence - Andrew Campbell, CEO, Campbell Research & Consulting
This workshop provides a unique take on domestic violence prevention, identification, and intervention by enabling participants to develop a multi-disciplinary perspective of violence in the home. Results from my national domestic violence survey of victim serving agencies across multiple disciplines will be discussed. Discipline-specific (and shared) barriers to working with victims of domestic violence will be identified (legal, church, law enforcement, education staff, social services, medical, animal, dv shelter). Participants will learn of critical concepts for overcoming these barriers, developing a multi-disciplinary response, and promoting data-driven, effective and efficient community-inclusive methods to better identify and assist these victims of violence.
October 27, 2020 10:00 AM to Noon
Introduction to Non-Fatal Strangulation - Det (Ret.) Justin Boardman, West Valley City, UT, Police Department
Non-Fatal Strangulation is one of the more heinous of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault crimes. This module will focus on the Law Enforcement and Multi-Disciplinary Team response from report to court, showing how improving the investigation through communication within the team improves outcomes for the victim. The team will then learn briefly why this crime is so dangerous, from the serious medical reasons to the psychological issues. Suspect dynamics will be discussed and why these offenders are some of the most dangerous human beings alive. How to document the physical and psychological evidence in these cases and determining the predominant aggressor will also be discussed.
October 29, 2020 10:00 AM to Noon
Intimate Partner Violence Calls for Service: Effective Strategies to Mitigate Civil Liability for Law Enforcement - Deputy Chief (Ret.) Dottie Davis, Fort Wayne, IN, Police Department
During a police officer’s career, they are likely to face being named in a lawsuit. The workshop will discuss the statistical data conducted by the FBI that identifies policing strategies to protect themselves from liability, as well as the areas in which officers are often successfully sued in domestic violence investigations. Several court cases will be used as examples.
Did you miss one of our live events?
Law Enforcement - recordings will be housed in the ACADIS portal for viewing and training credit.
Criminal Justice Partners - click the link below to register for our virtual classroom to view the recordings.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Funding
These training sessions are supported with funds from Wisconsin’s Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Program. VAWA was designed to improve the criminal justice responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and to increase the availability of services for victims of these crimes.
Questions?
VAWA Program Questions: Keeley Crowley
Email: crowleykj@doj.state.wi.us
Webinar Questions: Stacy Lenz, Training & Policy Advisor
Wisconsin Department of JusticePHONE: (608) 616 2338 / EMAIL: lenzse@doj.state.wi.us