Calls of domestic disputes are often the scene of assaults and death among law enforcement officers. This program is the result of a ten-year study. Actual cases are dramatized to show how the officers were killed and the dangers future officers should be prepared for when handling domestic disputes. Emphasis is made on the first minute of response being the most crucial to an officer's safety. Further discussion includes approaching the scene, indications of danger, patience when establishing control, and the presence of alcohol and drugs. The importance of noting an assailant's whereabouts and emotional state, and exercising correct handcuffing prodecures are also discussed.