Officer Washington is the first officer to respond to a domestic violence call at a suburban home. Which of the following describes one of his main responsibilities as the initial on-scene officer?

A. He must begin writing a police report about the incident.
B. He must run into the home as soon as possible with his gun drawn in case someone’s life is in danger.
C. He must not leave the patrol car or approach the home until at least one additional officer arrives at the scene.
D. He must make initial observations to assess the scene and ensure officer safety.


D. He must make initial observations to assess the scene and ensure officer safety.

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