Florida § 943.171 - Basic skills training in handling domestic violence cases.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 943.171 — Basic skills training in handling domestic violence cases., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 943.171. Basic skills training in handling domestic violence cases.
(1) The commission shall establish standards for instruction of law enforcement officers in the subject of domestic violence. Every basic skills course required in order for law enforcement officers to obtain initial certification shall include a minimum of 6 hours of training in handling domestic violence cases. Such training must include training in the recognition and determination of the primary aggressor in domestic violence cases and the issues involved in child-to-parent cases. (2) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Domestic violence” has the meaning set forth in s. 741.28. (b) “Household member” has the meaning set forth in s. 741.28(3).
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 943.171 ("Basic skills training in handling domestic violence cases.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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