Appendix 06_Department of Defense Instruction Number 6400.06.pdf

DoDI 6400.06, August 21, 2007
6.2.3. Upon arrival, law enforcement personnel should identify themselves, explain their
presence, and request entry to investigate the call. If refused entry, law enforcement personnel
should be persistent and seek appropriate legal advice if forced entry is contemplated.
6.2.4. Once inside, law enforcement personnel should establish control by:
6.2.4.1. Identifying potential weapons in the surroundings.
6.2.4.2. Separating the victim and the alleged suspect.
6.2.4.3. Restraining, detaining, or apprehending the alleged suspect as needed.
services.
6.2.4.4. Assessing injuries, administering first aid, or notifying emergency medical
6.2.4.5. Inquiring about the alleged incident.
6.2.4.6. Identifying all occupants and witnesses on the premises.
6.2.4.7. Separating occupants and witnesses from the victim and the alleged suspect
and keeping them out of hearing range.
6.2.5. Once control has been established, law enforcement personnel should:
6.2.5.1. Interview the victim and alleged suspect as fully as circumstances allow.
6.2.5.2. To the extent possible, attempt to determine the presence of risk factors as
outlined in paragraph 6.6.2.
6.2.5.3. Inquire about any history of abuse or existing protective orders.
6.2.5.4. Fully investigate all alleged violations of protective orders.
needed.
apparent.
6.2.5.5. Encourage the victim to seek a medical examination and arrange transport as
6.2.5.6. Inquire about injuries that are concealed by clothing or otherwise not readily
6.2.5.7. Advise the victim to contact law enforcement and arrange for photographs to
be taken of other injuries that become apparent in the days following the incident (bruises, for
example, might appear several hours after the incident occurred or the following day).
6.2.6. Law enforcement personnel shall immediately notify FAP of the incident to
prompt a thorough risk assessment and safety planning.
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