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Lethality Assessment Programs (SB 1061) (language only)

Item 393 #5s

Item 393 #5s

Public Safety
Criminal Justice Services, Department of

Language
Page 347, after line 53, insert:
"I. The Department of Criminal Justice Services shall review the experience of other states in establishing lethality assessment programs to train law enforcement officers in responding to situations involving domestic violence and potential deadly threats.  The review shall include an assessment of the costs and benefits of establishing a program in Virginia and potential first steps which could be taken by the department within existing resources.  Copies of the review shall be provided to the Secretary of Public Safety and the Chairmen of the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees by July 15, 2013."


Explanation
(This amendment directs the Department of Criminal Justice Services to study the costs and benefits of establishing a lethality assessment program in Virginia.)