Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 44, November 1, 2024
Section 149-7-2 - Purposes2.1. The principal purpose of this rule is to establish guidelines and procedures in compliance with state and federal law to be followed by all West Virginia law enforcement officers as defined herein and other personnel involved in police response to stalking calls.2.2. Other purposes and goals of this rule are:2.2.a. To reduce the incidence and severity of stalking by establishing arrest and prosecution, as the means of police response to stalking;2.2.b. To afford maximum protection and support to victims of stalking through a coordinated response of law enforcement and victim assistance;2.2.c. To ensure that law enforcement services are as available in stalking cases as they are in other criminal cases;2.2.d. To promote law enforcement officer safety by ensuring that the law enforcement officer is as fully prepared as possible to respond to stalking calls; and,2.2.e. To help reduce police resources consumed in responding to stalking by reducing the number of police interventions required.