- obtain a detailed account of the crime from the victim and witnesses. The guidelines do not waive a SART examination on the basis of lack of penetration. In fact, they discuss physical evidence collection on the body surface. Local Police Department SART Protocol LPD protocol regarding responding to sexual assault/abuse allegations is contained within the Santa Barbara County SART policies and procedures, revised in 2003. LPD acknowledged lacking an agency specific policy regarding investigation into reports of sexual abuse/assault. According to the initial response to a sexual assault is critical both protocol, “The [LPD’s] to the outcome of the investigation and to the psychological health of the victim and the victim’s family.” The LPD protocol requires: The officer(s) involved must assure that the crime scene and evidence, including evidence seized during the SART examination, is recorded, collected and preserved in an accurate and thorough manner. The investigating officer(s) will be considerate of the traumatic and emotional aspects of sexual assault and treat the victim and the support group accordingly. victim’s The protocol also requires LPD investigating officers a complete to, “obtain and detailed statement from the and all aspects of the victim” “preserve crime including assuring that all evidence is properly collected, scene,” documented, and preserved. The policy does not waive the SART examination on the basis of lack of penetration. According to Santa Barbara County policies, SART examinations should be conducted within 72 hours of an acute sexual assault to yield reliable forensic evidence. PAI’S DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE EXPERT PAI consulted with Diana Koin, M.D., former Director of the Elder and Dependent Abuse Education Program at the California Medical Training Center and a recognized medical expert in abuse and neglect of elders and
- obtain a detailed account of the crime from the victim and witnesses. The guidelines do not waive a SART examination on the basis of lack of penetration. In fact, they discuss physical evidence collection on the body surface. Local Police Department SART Protocol LPD protocol regarding responding to sexual assault/abuse allegations is contained within the Santa Barbara County SART policies and procedures, revised in 2003. LPD acknowledged lacking an agency specific policy regarding investigation into reports of sexual abuse/assault. According to the protocol, “The [LPD’s] initial response to a sexual assault is critical both to the outcome of the investigation and to the psychological health of the victim and the victim’s family.” The LPD protocol requires: The officer(s) involved must assure that the crime scene and evidence, including evidence seized during the SART examination, is recorded, collected and preserved in an accurate and thorough manner. The investigating officer(s) will be considerate of the traumatic and emotional aspects of sexual assault and treat the victim and the victim’s support group accordingly. The protocol also requires LPD investigating officers to, “obtain a complete and detailed statement from the victim” and “preserve all aspects of the crime scene,” including assuring that all evidence is properly collected, documented, and preserved. The policy does not waive the SART examination on the basis of lack of penetration. According to Santa Barbara County policies, SART examinations should be conducted within 72 hours of an acute sexual assault to yield reliable forensic evidence. PAI’S DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE EXPERT PAI consulted with Diana Koin, M.D., former Director of the Elder and Dependent Abuse Education Program at the California Medical Training Center and a recognized medical expert in abuse and neglect of elders and
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