Examining your attitudes

Abstract

Officers who have engaged in any activity that meets the definition of domestic violence under Florida Statutes have broken the law. Even if officers have not engaged in behaviors that are crimes, they may have certain attitudes or behaviors that endanger their family members or the civilians they serve. Privately use the following questionnaire to determine your readiness to serve the people in your community. Think about the questions carefully and answer them honestly. Please answer the following questions. YES NO 1. Have others said that you try to control your partner? 2. Have you ever noticed that you become easily angered by frustration and are unable to control your responses towards others? 3. Do you sometimes make accusations against your partner because you feel jealous? 4. Do you think you often place pressure on your partner to do things your way, even if your partner doesn't want to? 5. Does your partner complain that you are trying to control his or her life? 6. If you treat others poorly, do you consider it the other person's fault? 7. If you treat others poorly, do you blame your behavior on alcohol, stress or family problems? 8. Do you feel that women are not as capable as men? 9. Are you often afraid that your partner will be unfaithful? 10. Has your partner ever told you that she or he is afraid of you or afraid of what you might do when you are angry?