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Newport News Police Department
d. Blood evidence.
e. Torn clothing.
f. Broken jewelry (e.g., a necklace pulled from the neck).
g. Weapons used.
h. Screen captures or recordings from the victim’s cell phone.
i. Video footage from security cameras.
5. Conduct the lethality assessment protocol (see Section III.D.1) and ask the series of questions. Follow
the L.A.P. instructions regarding outreach to community partners and resources.
B. In all stalking situations, the officer shall confirm that the offender’s actions constitute stalking under
applicable law and attempt to identify the suspect. Additionally, the officer shall: [42.2.1(a)]
1. Identify and interview all witnesses and obtain names, addresses, and telephone numbers; [42.2.1(b)]
2. Collect and preserve all evidence, which may include: (See OPS-485 Property and Evidence) [42.2.1(c)]
a. Photographs
b. Documents
c. Video footage (in any format).
C. In stalking or domestic violence situations, the officer shall also:
1. Complete all reports as required (Sections III or IV (as applicable));
2. Provide Victim Support Resources (See Lethality Assessment Protocol section). Give the complainant
a copy of the “What Happens Next” brochure (NNPD Form #204) and any other available applicable
information on referral and counseling programs, such as:
a. Victim witness advocacy (ADM-135 Victim/Witness Assistance Program);
b. Transitions program or other domestic violence hotline numbers;
c. Local and National Domestic Violence hotline numbers;
d. “Sexual Assault Survivor’s Center” information (if applicable); and
e. The “Address Confidentiality Program” (ACP) and contacts. [55.1.1(a); 55.2.3(a,b,c,d)]
3. Upon request and with a supervisor's approval, transport the abused person to a hospital, safe shelter
or magistrate. [55.1.1(a)]
4. If children are in the household and no parents or guardians are present at the conclusion of the
response, ensure the children can obtain the proper care they need, including calling an NNPD family
services liaison or Child Protective Services (See OPS-435 Handling of Juveniles).
D. If a Newport News Police Department employee is the alleged predominant aggressor or victim of
domestic violence or stalking:
1. The responding officers shall maintain neutrality and objectivity when arriving on the scene.
2. The responding officers shall immediately notify their on-duty supervisor, who will respond to the
scene to ensure proper protocol and documentation are completed.
3. The criminal investigation will be conducted in the same manner as if a regular citizen was involved
in the incident, under the guidance of a police supervisor. The on-duty supervisor will notify their
chain of command to include the on-call Internal Affairs Division investigator and the employee’s
commander.
4. When a departmental employee authorized to carry a firearm is relieved from duty or is named as
the respondent in a Protective Order (§§16.1-279.1 or 19.2-152.10), a Preliminary Protective Order
(§§16.1-253.1 or 19.2-152.9) or an Emergency Protective Order (§§16.1-253.4 or 19.2-152.8), the
following issued equipment (if considered non-evidentiary) will be retrieved by the responding on-
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