Domestic Violence Updates

Upcoming Sessions:

• December 3, 2026 – Shrewsbury Police Department

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Price: $199.00

Course Description

This intensive one-day seminar offers a comprehensive review of the **2025 Domestic Violence Guidelines for Law Enforcement**, with a focused analysis of the complexities involved in responding to domestic violence calls for service. Tailored for law enforcement professionals of all ranks, the course emphasizes:

• Current legal standards and statutory updates
• Strategic policing approaches
• Officer safety protocols
• Victim protection and trauma-informed response

Participants will examine relevant statutory and case law and engage with scenario-based discussions that reflect real-world challenges commonly encountered in the field.

Key Topics Include:

• Expanded Definition of Abuse under M.G.L. c. 209A
  An in-depth review of the inclusion of Coercive Control and its implications for enforcement practices and victim advocacy.
• Abuse & Harassment Prevention Orders
  Examination of order types, jurisdictional considerations, violations, right of arrest, and bail procedures.
• Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPOs)
  Analysis of recent updates to the Red Flag Law, including procedural requirements and evidentiary thresholds.
• Seizure of Firearms and Licenses to Carry (LTCs)
  Legal standards and best practices for the seizure of firearms and LTCs in domestic violence investigations.

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