The focus of this document is reducing gender bias in policing. The United States Department of Justice has prepared this guidance document to assist its law enforcement agencies in their efforts to reduce sexual assault and domestic violence, and to administer justice when these crimes occur. Through the department’s many partnerships with state, local, tribal and territory law enforcement agencies (collectively, law enforcement agencies or LEAs), the department has recognized that many agencies are striving to improve their response to allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence, and are seeking assistance and support for these efforts. It should be noted that this document was prepared for use in the United States, but it may be useful to those working in New Zealand or other jurisdictions. Record #4942