§ 35-21-107 — Emergency assistance by law enforcement officers; limited liability

(a) A person who allegedly has been a victim of domestic
abuse may request the assistance of a local law enforcement
agency.
(b) A local law enforcement officer responding to the
request for assistance may take whatever steps are reasonably
necessary to protect the victim from further domestic abuse,
including:
(i) Advising the victim of the remedies available
under this act and the availability of shelter, medical care,
counseling and other services;
(ii) Providing or arranging for transportation of the
victim to a medical facility or place of shelter;
(iii) Accompanying the victim to the residence to
remove the victim's personal clothing and effects required for
immediate needs and the clothing and personal effects of any
children then in the care of the victim;
(iv) Arresting the abusing household member when
appropriate;
(v) Advising the victim, when appropriate, of the
procedure for initiating proceedings under this act or criminal
proceedings and the importance of preserving evidence.
(c) Any law enforcement officer responding to a request
for assistance under this act is immune from civil liability
when complying with the request, provided that the officer acts
in good faith and in a reasonable manner.