COMDTINST 1754.10B
shall verify the purpose that such disclosure is sought, that it is not intended to be used
against the victim, and that immediate enforcement activity is dependent upon the
disclosure and would be adversely affected by waiting until the individual is able to
agree to the disclosure.
8. PROCEDURES.
a. CO's and OINC's not deployed shall:
(1) Immediately inform CGIS and the EAPC (or Work Life Supervisor if the EAPC is not
available) and the servicing legal office of any alleged or suspected sexual assault covered by
this Instruction, and seek medical attention in the local community for the victim. If the
command is underway, see reference (d) and section 8.b. of this Instruction.
(2) Advise the victim not to destroy possible evidence by bathing, douching, changing clothes,
eating, drinking, or cleaning in any way if alleged rape or sexual assault has just occurred.
(3) Ask the victim if they would like a Victim Support Person assigned and, if requested by the
victim, immediately assign one.
(4) Ensure the victim understands the medical, investigative, and legal process and is advised of
his/her victim support rights.
(5) Safeguard the victim and the accused from any formal or informal investigative interviews or
inquiries except those conducted by CGIS. Collect only the necessary information (e.g.,
victim's identity, location and time of incident, name and/or description of offender(s)). Do
not ask detailed questions and/or pressure the victim for responses. Any administrative or
punitive action to be taken against a victim or accused shall be delayed until after the
investigative phase is completed.
(6) Ask the victim if they would like a Chaplain to be notified and notify the Chaplain only when
the victim specifically asks for Chaplain support.
(7) If the perpetrator is a Coast Guard member, consult with the cognizant EAPC to determine
resource referrals.
(8) Consult with the servicing legal office and the investigating CGIS office prior to taking any
administrative action against the victim or the accused.
(9) Consult with the EAPC to determine whether the victim or the accused should be
geographically separated under the circumstances.
(10) Immediately reassign duties to different working areas, and if possible a different location
with a "no contact" order if the victim and the accused work together.
(11) Consider designating the victim "sick in quarters" if the victim is emotionally unfit to resume
work.
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