CT SB00466

Defines "dominant aggressor" as the person posing the most serious ongoing threat in a family violence incident, requiring officers to arrest only the dominant aggressor rather than both parties when multiple complaints exist.

Requires peace officers evaluating dual complaints to separately assess each complaint considering victim protection needs, self-defense claims, degree of injury, threats, and history of family violence between parties.

Allows officers to submit reports to the state's attorney instead of arresting persons not identified as the dominant aggressor, discouraging but not prohibiting dual arrests.

Mandates law enforcement training programs include minimum two hours on domestic violence, including factors for determining dominant aggressors, crime scene investigation practices to reduce multiple arrests, and victim safety techniques.

Prohibits officers from threatening to arrest all parties to discourage victims from requesting law enforcement intervention and requires officers provide immediate victim assistance including medical treatment referrals, warrant information, and trauma-informed care resources.