A peace officer responds to a family violence call. Which of the following actions should the officer perform at the scene?
a. Advise the victim of her or his legal rights as outlined in the Texas Family Code.
b. Tell the abused spouse to contact the prosecuting attorney on the next business day to obtain an arrest warrant for the abuser.
c. Make an arrest only if the officer saw the abuser attack the victim.
d. Avoid making an arrest even if there is probable cause to believe an assault occurred.
e. Find the cause for the assault and seek to solve the problem in order to avoid going back in the future.
Answer: a. Advise the victim of her or his legal rights as outlined in the Texas Family Code.
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