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(1) When a police officer receives a complaint under section 6(6), the officer shall

(a) interview the parties and witnesses to the domestic violence including children,

(b) record the complaint in detail and provide the victim with an extract of the occurrence upon request in a language the victim understands,

(c) assist the victim to obtain medical treatment where necessary,

(d) assist the victim to a place of safety as the circumstances of the case or as the victim requires where the victim expresses concern about safety,

(e) protect the victim to enable the victim retrieve personal belongings where applicable,

(f) assist and advise the victim to preserve evidence, and

(g) inform the victim of his or her rights and any services which may be available.

(2) Police assistance to a victim under subsection (1) (c) consists of issuing a medical form to the victim and where necessary sending the victim to a medical facility.

(3) A victim of domestic violence who is assisted by the police to obtain medical treatment under subsection (1) (c) is entitled to free medical treatment from the State.

(4) In case of emergency or a life threatening situation a victim of domestic violence may receive free medical treatment pending a complaint to the police and the issuance of a report.