Guidance

Appendix C: supporting documentation and information

Updated 8 November 2022

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The below provides some guidance for officers when gathering supporting DVPN documentation and information for submission to the Authorising Officer.

The list is not exhaustive.

1. The scene:

  • DASH Risk Assessment and Investigation Record
  • Details of the victim’s injuries (medical, where available, photographic and written);
  • Details of any children of the family, including where they were during the incident and the impact of the domestic abuse upon them;
  • Witness statements, including those from police officers and any third parties. – Hearsay evidence may be considered for applications for DVPO’s.
  • Description of the scene with any photographic evidence or relevant statements including those from the first officer at the scene;
  • PNB Entries.

2. Background

  • Crime/incident reports from previous incidents including those against other victims.
  • Incident Logs
  • Summary of intelligence, including any warnings and Crimestoppers Reports, where applicable.
  • Any Risk Management Plan
  • PNC Print

3. Record and report on:

  • Victims views on the Domestic Violence Protection Notice being served on P.
  • Victim’s views on their own and their children’s personal safety if a DVPN is authorised or declined.
  • View of another Associated Person living within the address.
  • Status of the victim’s current relationship with the suspect/defendant;
  • Location of the address of the victim and the suspect/defendant in relation to one another;
  • Whether counter-allegations have been made.

4. Additional Evidence:

  • Summary of any interview, where available;
  • Written summary detail of any photographic or CCTV evidence and digital recordings of a 999 call, where available.
  • Any evidence pending or not currently available to be included as part of a later submission when available.
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