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Domestic Violence is one of the most serious crimes affecting our society today. The effects on victims,
children and our community can be devastating.
Under Indiana Code 35-42-2-1.3, Domestic Battery is defined as follows:
Class A Misdemeanor: Battery with injury committed against a victim by an offender who is or was a spouse,
who is or was living as if a spouse, or who has a child in common with the victim.
Class D Felony: Domestic Battery by a person previously convicted of domestic battery (or "domestic
violence" under I.C. 35-42-2-1(a)(2)(E) before its repeal).
Class D Felony: Domestic Battery committed while a child under 16 years of age is present in the home, or
witnesses the crime.
Under Indiana Code 35-42-2-9, Strangulation is defined as follows:
Class D Felony: A person who, in a rude, insolent or angry manner, knowingly or intentionally, applies pressure
to the throat or neck of another person; or obstructs the nose or mouth of another person, that impedes the
normal breathing or blood circulation or the other person.
The primary objectives in responding to domestic violence calls are to de-escalate violent situations, to protect
victims, to reduce officer injury, to reduce repeat calls, to enforce the law against violators, to effect community
safety, and to facilitate prosecution, where applicable. The purpose of responding to these calls is also to
protect the victim and summon emergency medical care if needed, and to further protect the victim by
informing her/him of community resources available such as shelter facilities and support programs.
Union City Police Department has a domestic violence policy in effect. It is the policy of the Union City Police
Department that if an officer has probable cause to believe that a person has committed a crime involving
domestic abuse, whether the crime is a misdemeanor or felony, or was committed in the presence of the
officer or not, the preferred response of the officer is arrest. This pro-arrest policy encourages officers to make
arrests when probable cause exists, while still allowing the officer to evaluate the dynamics of the situation in
making an arrest determination.
The overall message to our community regarding domestic violence is this: If you are a victim of domestic
violence, we want to help you get out of your difficult situation. Many times the answers aren't as easy for
victims as "just leave." We want to help you get out and stay out through the available resources of our
community and the criminal justice system.
If you are a perpetrator of domestic violence our message is this: Physically abuse your spouse, child or
significant other and you will go to jail. The Columbus Police Department is committed to presenting strong
cases against perpetrators of domestic violence to help secure a successful prosecution.
children and our community can be devastating.
Under Indiana Code 35-42-2-1.3, Domestic Battery is defined as follows:
Class A Misdemeanor: Battery with injury committed against a victim by an offender who is or was a spouse,
who is or was living as if a spouse, or who has a child in common with the victim.
Class D Felony: Domestic Battery by a person previously convicted of domestic battery (or "domestic
violence" under I.C. 35-42-2-1(a)(2)(E) before its repeal).
Class D Felony: Domestic Battery committed while a child under 16 years of age is present in the home, or
witnesses the crime.
Under Indiana Code 35-42-2-9, Strangulation is defined as follows:
Class D Felony: A person who, in a rude, insolent or angry manner, knowingly or intentionally, applies pressure
to the throat or neck of another person; or obstructs the nose or mouth of another person, that impedes the
normal breathing or blood circulation or the other person.
The primary objectives in responding to domestic violence calls are to de-escalate violent situations, to protect
victims, to reduce officer injury, to reduce repeat calls, to enforce the law against violators, to effect community
safety, and to facilitate prosecution, where applicable. The purpose of responding to these calls is also to
protect the victim and summon emergency medical care if needed, and to further protect the victim by
informing her/him of community resources available such as shelter facilities and support programs.
Union City Police Department has a domestic violence policy in effect. It is the policy of the Union City Police
Department that if an officer has probable cause to believe that a person has committed a crime involving
domestic abuse, whether the crime is a misdemeanor or felony, or was committed in the presence of the
officer or not, the preferred response of the officer is arrest. This pro-arrest policy encourages officers to make
arrests when probable cause exists, while still allowing the officer to evaluate the dynamics of the situation in
making an arrest determination.
The overall message to our community regarding domestic violence is this: If you are a victim of domestic
violence, we want to help you get out of your difficult situation. Many times the answers aren't as easy for
victims as "just leave." We want to help you get out and stay out through the available resources of our
community and the criminal justice system.
If you are a perpetrator of domestic violence our message is this: Physically abuse your spouse, child or
significant other and you will go to jail. The Columbus Police Department is committed to presenting strong
cases against perpetrators of domestic violence to help secure a successful prosecution.
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