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David Cropp

Domestic Violence Prevention & Investigation

David Cropp is a retired sergeant with the Sacramento Police Department and has a combined 35 years of law enforcement experience. He is a regional domestic violence expert witness and consultant, holds a POST Master Instructor Credential and a Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science, and is board certified in Domestic Violence by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.

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LATEST ARTICLES
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Investigations
California’s Senate Bill 989 tackles hidden homicides: Implications for law enforcement
“Joanna’s Law” would help identify staged suicides that could otherwise deceive investigators and let killers walk free
November 26, 2024 07:52 PM
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Investigations
Book review: 3 takeaways from ‘No Visible Bruises’
Knowledge and awareness can make domestic violence response safer for the men and women on the frontlines
November 13, 2024 11:39 AM
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Investigations
What are the predictors of staged suicide scenes in domestic violence cases?
The most common victim-offender relationship involving homicide scene staging is an intimate partner relationship
February 23, 2023 12:54 PM
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Domestic Disturbance
Report details how one police department addresses domestic-related repeat calls for service
Sergeants must play a key role in domestic violence-related responses – not just for repeat calls for service but also in managing high-risk calls
February 18, 2023 12:21 AM
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Police Training
Risk assessment: Dispatchers need domestic violence training too
Police officers are safer when dispatchers know which risk-assessment questions to ask
August 24, 2021 01:39 PM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Responding to domestic violence calls during COVID-19
How to maximize your odds for a safe and effective response
April 21, 2020 11:21 PM
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Police Training
How a collaborative approach benefits domestic violence investigations
The complexity of domestic violence means that no single discipline can tackle this crime alone
June 26, 2019 09:19 AM
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Investigations
Domestic violence investigations: How to identify primary vs. dominant aggression
In order to identify dominant aggressors we must know their characteristics
August 22, 2017 05:49 PM
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Domestic Disturbance
Domestic violence restraining orders: 3 takeaways from the recent court decision
The latest victory has implications for officers, victims and children seeking the protection of domestic violence restraining orders
June 29, 2017 07:14 PM
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Domestic Disturbance
Understanding domestic violence calls and tips for a safe response
Domestic violence calls are chaotic and dangerous, not only for victims and children, but for also for responding officers
October 24, 2016 04:54 PM
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