Publication and revision history includes the years: 1998, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, and updated in December 2019, July 2025.
Redistribution policy allows POST-certified training presenters and associated law enforcement agencies to copy the document for non-commercial use, while all others may purchase it from POST.
Page 3: POST Commissioners
List of POST Commissioners (Names and Titles):
- Geoff Long - Chair (Public Member)
- Rick Braziel - Vice Chair (Educator, Cal Poly Humboldt)
- Alan Barcelona (Special Agent, Department of Justice)
- Shannan Moon (Sheriff, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office)
- Kelly Gordon (Chief, Santa Barbara Police Department)
- Tina Nieto (Sheriff, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office)
- Benjamin Therriault (Sergeant, Richmond Police Department)
- Jacob Johnson (Officer, California Highway Patrol)
- Ingrid Braun (Sheriff, Mono County Sheriff’s Office)
- P. Lamont Ewell (Public Member)
- Jim Cooper (Sheriff, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office)
- Justin Doering (Senior Deputy Sheriff, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office)
- Rob Bonta (Attorney General, Department of Justice, Ex Officio Member)
POST Commission is a balanced group with city/county administrators and law enforcement professionals appointed by the Governor and other legislative leaders.
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Page 5: Mission Statements
The Mission of POST: To enhance professionalism in California law enforcement in serving communities.
The Academy Training Mission: Prepare students to assume the responsibilities and duties of a peace officer in society, focusing on mental, moral, and physical training.
Acknowledgments: Thanks to contributors including curriculum consultants, academy instructors, and law enforcement executives.
Workbook Description: Self-study document supplementing the classroom instructional system. Each module is organized in line with California law and POST’s training requirements.
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Page 7: Table of Contents
Introduction
How to Use the Workbook
Chapter 1: Identifying and Classifying Crimes Related to Domestic Violence
- Overview
- Defining Domestic Violence
- Willful Infliction of Corporal Injury
- Criminal Threats
- Stalking
- Malicious Destruction of Telecommunications
- Preventing/Witness Dissuasion
- Battery
- Spousal Rape
- Other Related Crimes
- Chapter Synopsis
- Workbook Learning Activities
Chapter 2: Impact of Domestic Violence
- Overview
- Batterer and Victim Characteristics
- Peace Officer’s Role
- Chapter Synopsis
- Workbook Learning Activities
Chapter 3: Responding to a Call
- Overview
- Response Procedures
- Arrest of a Batterer
- Identifying Evidence
- Victim Protection
- Chapter Synopsis
- Workbook Learning Activities