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PAVTN.net helps officers improve their performance, become more valuable to the force and advance their careers. Unlike in-person courses, PAVTN.net is available 24/7, and it’s remarkably cost- efficient. That gives officers more time to fight crime, and law enforcement agencies more precious resources. Everyone wins with PAVTN.net. Join us in our mission today. Learn more about our mission and our vision. Learn more about registration for PAVTN.net here.  | Responding to a Domestic Violence Call Domestic Violence calls are one of the most dangerous situations officers respond to in the course of protecting the public. You’ll learn about the dynamics of domestic violence situations to better apprehend offenders, help victims and aid you in staying safe. Watch the Video Intro > |
 This course covers several major pieces of legislation that were passed between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 that affect police operations and investigations. This course is designed to aid police officers at all levels in the development, preparation and serving of search warrants and affidavits of probable cause.
 The Protection From Abuse Database (PFAD) is a statewide database that is used to maintain Protection From Abuse (PFA) Proceedings in the Commonwealth. This course will provide you with information on why PFAD is relevant to your duties and how and when to access the information contained in the database.
 Domestic Violence cases are one of the most dangerous situations for both the victim and you as a responding or investigating officer. Intimate stalking is one of the most frequent types of stalking you will encounter during your investigations. This course provides you with information on the stalkers use to create uncertainty, instill fear, and disrupt the lives of their victims.
 The best way to divert potential terrorist acts is through proper identification of suspicious activities. A terrorist will perform many pre-incident terrorism activities before the actual terrorist act is committed. In this training you will learn to document and report suspicious behaviors while protecting privacy, civil rights and civil liberties. You will also learn how to integrate the Nationwide SAR Initiative (NSI) into your agency's operations.
 One of the most effective ways to stop the problem of impaired driving is through law enforcement. Not just law enforcement as usual but high-visibility law enforcement. This general deterrent effect can occur only when the public knows about the enforcement effort and fears the legal consequences. In this course learn where to locate the resources to help police departments raise awareness of special DUI enforcement.
 According to an analysis of 2008 Homicide data, Pennsylvania ranked number five in the nation of women murdered in single victim, single offender incidents**. Learn how law enforcement officers can play a crucial role in helping victims, apprehending abusers, stopping the violence, and saving lives. **"When Men Murder Women: An Analysis of 2008 Homicide Data," by the Violence Policy Center (September 2010)  Recent studies have shown that almost half of all domestic violence homicide victims had experienced at least one episode of attempted strangulation prior to a lethal or near lethal violent incident.
This course will enhance your response to calls involving strangulation by explaining the dangers of strangulation, identifying the various signs and symptoms of strangulation and identifying and implementing actions to help strangulation victims.  The importance of accurate and complete criminal history records cannot be overstated. Learn how these critical tactical and strategic decision making resources are used at virtually every juncture in the criminal justice system and beyond.
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James Hess Jr.