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Human Options/OVW Improving Criminal Justice Responses OVW-2022-171037 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Memorandum of Understanding Page 8 of 10 <br /> <br />corporals, and detectives assigned to the DV (Domestic Violence) Car, and participate in <br />data collection and progress reporting as required by OVW (no designated FTE will <br />utilize overtime funds for meetings). <br />• Assign SAPD police officers, corporals, and detectives to the DV Car on an overtime <br />basis to team up with an advocate from Human Options to respond to domestic violence <br />calls, and to investigate domestic violence cases. <br />• Provide space in the SAPD facility to outstation a DVA at the SAPD to assist domestic <br />violence-related walk-ins, and complete follow-up calls with victims encountered during <br />ride-alongs. <br />• Coordinate with Human Options to schedule DVRT ride-along shifts and ensure that <br />SAPD officers staffing the DV Car have received domestic violence training. <br />• Refer domestic violence victims to the DVA for follow-up victim advocacy services. <br />• Train the DVA on SAPD domestic violence response protocols, safety procedures, and <br />other relevant topics. <br />• Complete training and begin implementing the Domestic Violence Lethality Screen for <br />First Responders to better identify and respond to highly lethal cases. <br />• Comply with OVW and VAWA safety standards to ensure that project staff does not <br />engage in activities that compromise victim safety. <br />• Maintain statistical records and expenses and provide Human Options with expenses in <br />grant funds in invoices and include all necessary supporting documents. The City of