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== A. BC Government Policy == | == A. BC Government Policy == | ||
The BC Government has developed a policy for police, Crown, corrections, child welfare workers and other service providers who deal with people experiencing violence in relationships. ''This is the Violence Against Women in Relationships Policy'' ('''See section II.2'''). | The BC Government has developed a policy for police, Crown, corrections, child welfare workers and other service providers who deal with people experiencing violence in relationships. ''This is the Violence Against Women in Relationships Policy'' ('''See section II.2'''). The Policy can be accessed online [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/law-crime-and-justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/vs-info-for-professionals/info-resources/vawir.pdf here]. | ||
=== 1. Arrest and Charge === | === 1. Arrest and Charge === | ||
It is police policy that calls relating to violence within a relationship/domestic violence are to be given priority for assessment and response. | It is police policy that calls relating to violence within a relationship/domestic violence are to be given priority for assessment and response. This includes all reported breaches of No Contact Orders, Peace Bonds, or civil protection orders. This is to ensure the safety of victims who may be at risk. | ||
It is also police policy that if the officer has grounds to believe that an offence has occurred, especially if there is a possibility that the offence may reoccur, the officer is to arrest the alleged offender. If the alleged offender left the scene the police will make immediate efforts to locate and arrest the suspect where grounds exist. They will also complete a Report to Crown Counsel with a request for an arrest warrant. | It is also police policy that if the officer has grounds to believe that an offence has occurred, especially if there is a possibility that the offence may reoccur, the officer is to arrest the alleged offender. If the alleged offender left the scene the police will make immediate efforts to locate and arrest the suspect where grounds exist. They will also complete a Report to Crown Counsel with a request for an arrest warrant. | ||