In addition, they also have a duty to determine if the address is a licensed foster home or if the place. Whether the home or not, is where the alleged events took place. In that case, the people in question have been tasked with the care of one or more children. Therefore, in those cases involving foster homes. That is one other thing that the police officer is supposed to find out. Especially, if there are issues that need to be investigated.
It is important to note that if a police officer goes to a house because 911 has been called or they happened to be driving by and see people fighting in the yard, they are required to make a written report and required to turn that report in to the Department of Family and Protective Services. If it is a licensed foster home. They are going to have to give this report to the Department of Public Safety.
Law enforcement in Lubbock domestic violence cases also have a duty to advise the alleged victim of all reasonable means to prevent further family violence. They have a speech that they can give within the statute. In which they talk about the rights of the the person making the accusation and how to protect themselves in different ways.