3-01/030.16 - Family Violence



Members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are prohibited from engaging in acts of family violence as defined by applicable law.  All family violence incidents involving Department employees will be thoroughly evaluated by management and, if necessary, investigated.

For the purposes of this policy, incidents of family violence may include, but are not limited to, domestic violence as defined in the Manual of Policy and Procedures, section 5-09/030.00, Domestic Violence.

Members found in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate discipline.