Pittsburgh council gives early OK to training for police responding to domestic violence - Pennsylvania

Chris Engel 5/8/133:58 PM

"Pittsburgh City Council after more than three hours of debate on Wednesday tentatively approved legislation requiring police officers to undergo training on domestic violence situations.

"About 40 women, most representing women's advocacy groups in Pittsburgh, urged council to adopt the legislation. They said it would not prevent domestic violence incidents, but would add another layer of protection for women.

"Under the legislation sponsored by Councilman Ricky Burgess, officers would ask a suspected domestic violence victim 11 questions to determine the risk of homicide or serious harm. If the risk is high, they would immediately offer the person on-spot access to a domestic violence helpline provided by the Woman's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh...."

http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/3983939-74/police-council-domestic#axzz2SjqI0RvM

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