Lethality Assessment Program (LAP)
Maryland Model
The Lethality Assessment Program – Maryland Model (LAP) is a tool designed to reduce risks and save lives. Modeled after a similar program in Maryland, the LAP involves an assessment by law enforcement to determine risks and, if risks are identified, collaboration with community-based victim service providers. Working together, law enforcement officials and victim service providers are better able to support victims with a variety of processes to include, but not limited to, counseling, housing, medical, financial, legal and other needs.
LAP Partners
By order of region, the following agencies have a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, in accordance with the Maryland model, and are implementing the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP):
Northern Region
CAPSA – Cache County
- Cache County Sheriff’s Office
- Logan City Police Department
- North Park Police Department
- Preston Police Department
- Rich County Sheriff’s Office
- Smithfield Police Department
- Utah State University Police Department
New Hope Crisis Center – Box Elder County
- Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office
- Brigham City Police Department
- Garland City Police Department
- Tremonton Police Department
Northern Wasatch Front
Safe Harbor – Davis County
- Bountiful City Police Department
- Centerville Police Department
- Clearfield Police Department
- Clinton Police Department
- Farmington Police Department
- Kaysville Police Department
- Layton City Police Department
- North Salt Lake Police Department
- Sunset Police Department
- Syracuse Police Department
- Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Police Department
- West Bountiful Police Department
- Woods Cross Police Department
YCC Family Crisis Center – Weber County
- Harrisville Police Department
- North Ogden Police Department
- Ogden City Police Department
- Pleasant View Police Department (in progress)
- Riverdale City Police Department
- Roy City Police Department
- Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Police Department
- Weber State University Police Department
- Weber County Sheriff’s Office
Salt Lake County
South Valley Services – Salt Lake County
- Draper Police Department
- Riverton Police Department
- South Jordan Police Department
- Taylorsville Police Department
- West Jordan Police Department
- West Valley City Police Department
- University of Utah Police Department
- Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Police Department
- Department of Workforce Services (Workforce Development)
- International Rescue Committee
- Journey of Hope
- Mexican Consulate
- The Road home—Family Shelter
- Utah Community Action
- Volunteers of America
YWCA – Salt Lake City
- University of Utah Center for Student Wellness
- Salt Lake City Police Department – (in progress)
- South Salt Lake Police Department (in progress)
Tooele County
Pathways – Toole County
- Grantsville Police Department
- Tooele County Sheriff’s Office
- Tooele City Police Department (in progress)
Wasatch Back
Peace House – Summit & Wasatch County
- Heber City Police Department
- Park City Police Department
- Summit County Sheriff’s Office
Utah County
The Refuge (formerly CWCIC) – Utah County
- Pleasant Grove Police Department
- Spanish Fork Police Department
- Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Police Department (in progress)
- Brigham Young University Police Department (in progress)
Uintah Basin Region
Utah Domestic Violence Coalition (UDVC) Advocate and Friends Against Family Violence (FAFV) – Duchesne, Uintah, Daggett Counties
- Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office
- Roosevelt City Police Department (in progress)
- Naples City Police Department
- Uintah County Sheriff’s Office
- Vernal City Police Department
Central Region
New Horizons – Sevier County
- Millard County Sheriff’s Office
- Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
- Ephraim City Police Department (in progress)
- Snow College Police Department (in progress)
Southwest Region
Canyon Creek Services – Iron County
- Cedar City Police Department
- Enoch Police Department
- Iron County Sheriff’s Office
- Parowan Police Department
- Southern Utah University Police Department
Dove Center – Washington County
- Dixie State University Police Department
- Hildale Marshal’s Office
- St. George Police Department
- Cherish Families
Southeast Region
Seekhaven – Grand County
- Moab City Police Department
- Blanding Police Department
- San Juan County Sheriff’s Office
- Moab Valley Multicultural Center
University Partners
- Utah State University
- Weber State University
- University of Utah
- Southern Utah University
- Dixie State University
- Brigham Young University (in progress)
- Snow College (in progress)
Interested in Implementing the LAP?
Below are a few of the steps Law Enforcement agencies can expect to follow:
- Identify your local community-based confidential victim service provider
- Conduct a new partner meeting to establish or strengthen your relationship. Meeting topics include:
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- Training and implementation plans
- Policy considerations for LE agency
- LAP submissions and data collection requirements
- Joint completion of both Application and Memorandum of Understanding
Next steps
- Jointly complete the LAP application and submit to UDVC for approval (review will occur within two weeks)
- Once approved you will receive the MOU template to jointly complete and submit to UDVC
- Attend the Training of Trainers session delivered by LAP experts
- Ensure all of employees have trained in the LAP prior to the implementation date
More Info:
Contact our prevention coordinator, Melissa Haenchen: mhaenchen@udvc.org
LAP Stats
24,202 LAP screens in total have been conducted and reported across Utah (2016 – June 2021).
| January 1 – December 31, 2021 (A snapshot of COVID impacts year 2) | |
|---|---|
| LAP Screens | 4,485 |
| High Danger | 3,653 |
| Immediate Safety Planning w/ Advocate | 1,620 |
| Victim Support Services (beyond safety planning) | 1,948 |
| Case Management | 1,453 |
| Crisis/Ongoing Counseling | 1,123 |
| Legal Advocacy | 895 |
| Emergency Shelter | 702 |
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| July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 (SFY 20/21) | |
|---|---|
| LAP Screens | 4,227 |
| High Danger | 3,462 |
| Immediate Safety Planning w/ Advocate | 1,414 |
| Victim Support Services (beyond safety planning) | 1,879 |
| Case Management | 1,276 |
| Crisis/Ongoing Counseling | 1,100 |
| Legal Advocacy | 765 |
| Emergency Shelter | 633 |
| January 1 – December 31, 2020 (A snapshot of COVID impacts year 1) | |
|---|---|
| LAP Screens | 4,225 |
| High Danger | 3,461 |
| Immediate Safety Planning w/ Advocate | 2,597 |
| Victim Support Services (beyond safety planning) | 1,881 |
| Case Management | 1,149 |
| Crisis/Ongoing Counseling | 1,030 |
| Legal Advocacy | 664 |
| Emergency Shelter | 707 |
| July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 (SFY 19/20) | |
|---|---|
| LAP Screens | 4,356 |
| High Danger | 3,416 |
| Immediate Safety Planning w/ Advocate | 1,666 |
| Victim Support Services (beyond safety planning) | 1,929 |
| Case Management | 1,046 |
| Crisis/Ongoing Counseling | 1,133 |
| Legal Advocacy | 585 |
| Emergency Shelter | 828 |
| July 1, 2018–June 30, 2019 (SFY 18/19) | |
|---|---|
| LAP Screens | 4,440 |
| High Danger | 3,238 |
| Immediate Safety Planning w/ Advocate | 1,329 |
| Victim Support Services (beyond safety planning) | 1,851 |
| Case Management | 783 |
| Crisis/Ongoing Counseling | 1,184 |
| Legal Advocacy | 555 |
| Emergency Shelter | 639 |