Domestic violence: What police do
Police are frequently seen as outsiders when stepping into domestic disputes. The article discusses intervention roles, safety considerations, and public perceptions in handling family violence incidents.
24 Dec 1990
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Newspaper
Gettysburg Times
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1990
Page
1
Police are frequently seen as outsiders when stepping into domestic disputes. The article discusses intervention roles, safety considerations, and public perceptions in handling family violence incidents.
Cumberland Township Police Chief Barry Sease describes a model protocol from 1989 guiding officers on assessing risk at domestic violence calls. The plan covers scene approach, multi officer backup, securing weapons, separating disputants and witnesses, interviewing children, collecting evidence, photographing injuries, and arresting for felonies or misdemeanors even without direct observation. It emphasizes caution, rapid risk assessment, and thorough documentation.
Gettysburg native Second Lieutenant Jeffrey A Yingling of the Air Force is deployed to Saudi Arabia with the 712th ASOC 67 CSG. He is a 1984 Gettysburg High School graduate and West Virginia University ROTC alumnus, with family roots in Gettysburg.
Gettysburg Police Chief Fred Gantz says bias hampers DV investigations while officers treat DV as any other crime. The department of 20 officers has logged about 350 DV incidents in two years, with mediation, separation, and arrest as options. He advocates mandatory arrests and protection from abuse orders to curb recurrences.
Ronald Ray Kline, 23, with no fixed address, is jailed in Adams County on multiple burglary and aggravated vehicle theft counts after a weekend high speed pursuit. He was treated at Gettysburg Hospital for unknown injuries, while two state troopers injured when a cruiser was struck were also treated and released. Bail set at 250000 pending a preliminary hearing.
An interview with a timeless Santa detailing his names and worldwide North Pole home. He describes joys of spreading generosity, working with children, and his wish to be Easter Bunny someday. He cites giving to local agencies and daily life at the North Pole amid festive duties.
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