Victim Assistance

MISSION STATEMENT

To enhance the treatment of survivors of crime by providing them with the assistance and services necessary to speed their physical and emotional recovery; to support and aid them through the progress of the criminal justice system; and to make community referrals which will help to meet their needs. 

The Cheyenne Police Department Victim Assistance Program has been available to the community since 1992. The primary goal of the program is to provide direct services to victims of crime subsequent to a reported incident to law enforcement within the city jurisdiction.

Services provided by the CPD Victim Assistance Program include, but are not limited to:

  • On-scene response at the request of law enforcement officers, detectives, or the victim(s) of the reported crime.
  • Providing emotional support.
  • Directing victims to medical care, emergency assistance, shelter options, food, clothing, and other sustenance.
  • Providing limited emergency financial assistance when possible.
  • Providing updates regarding the status of a victim’s case.
  • Offering and completing Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) Applications for benefits purposes, which may include counseling, medical assistance, loss of earnings, or other economic expenses.
  • Offering information, assistance, and referrals for Family Violence Orders of Protection, Stalking Orders of Protection, and Sex Assault Orders of Protection.

Victim Bill of Rights

VICTIM BILL OF RIGHTS

Victim and Witness Bill of Rights Statute

  1. The right to be treated with compassion, respect, and sensitivity within the criminal justice system.
  2. The right to have an interpreter or translator inform you of these rights. Contact your law enforcement officer or the Victim Assistance Program if you need these services.
  3. The right to know the whereabouts of the defendant and the current status of the case.
  4. The right to receive restitution from offenders. If you have suffered financial loss as a result of the crime, the Court, at its discretion may order restitution.
  5. The right to know all rights under this law including information about services and victim assistance at the local level.
  6. The right to be informed about Wyoming Crime Victims Compensation. If you have suffered physical injury as a result of the crime, are a family member or dependent of a deceased victim, or are a person authorized to act on the behalf of a victim, you may file a claim for financial assistance. 
  7. The right to reasonable protection and safety and the right to know of legal recourse if threatened. A crime victim or witness has the right to be free from any form of harassment, intimidation, or retribution and to be provided with information about available legal recourse and other protection measures which may be available.
  8. The right to prompt return of property seized as evidence. Contact the officer who responded to your call or the Victim Assistance Program for the information about the return of property.
  9. The right to preservation of employment while participating in the criminal justice process. A victim or witness shall, upon request, be assisted by law enforcement agencies or the prosecuting attorney in informing an employer that their time and cooperation are needed by law enforcement and/or the prosecuting attorney; and that this cooperation may necessitate their absence from work.
  10. The right to be informed about the opportunity to make a victim impact statement at sentencing and parole hearing. You have the right to make a victim impact statement for a presentence investigation, sentencing, or parole board hearings. The defendant or his attorney will have access to information from the victim impact statement.
  11. The right to be present at trial.
  12. The right to discuss the case with the prosecutor and to be informed of the official address and official telephone number of the officer and the prosecutor handling your case.
  13. The right to be informed about the availability of the other remedies and the right to seek legal counsel and employ and attorney.
  14. The right to be notified about the defendant's conviction. You also have the right, upon request, to be informed in writing by the Department of Corrections about the commencement of the offender's term of imprisonment and the name, address and security classification of the place of confinement as well as other information.

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Declaración de Derechos del Víctima

  1. El derecho a ser tratado con compasión, respeto y sensibilidad en el sistema de justicia penal.
  2. El derecho a tener un intérprete o traductor para informarle de estos derechos. Comuníquese con su agente de la ley or el departamento de Asistencia a víctimas del delito si necesita estos servicios.
  3. El derecho a saber la ubicación de la demandada y el estado actual del caso.
  4. El derecho a recibir la restitución de los delincuentes. Si usted ha sufrido pérdidas económicas como consecuencia del delito, el Tribunal, a su discreción, puede ordenar la restitución.
  5. El derecho a saber todos los derechos bajo esta ley, incluyendo información sobre los servicios y asistencia a las víctimas a nivel local.
  6. El derecho a ser informado acerca de Compensación para Víctimas del Delito de Wyoming. Si usted ha sufrido danos físicos como consecuencia del delito, es un miembro de la familia o dependiente de una víctima fallecida, o es una persona autorizada para actuar en nombre de una víctima, puede presentar una solicitud de asistencia financiera. 
  7. El derecho a una protección razonable y la seguridad y el derecho a conocer de un recurso legal si se siente amenazado. Una víctima del delito o el testigo tiene derecho a estar libre de cualquier forma de acoso, intimidación o represalias y a recibir información sobre el recurso legal disponible y otras medidas de protección que pueden estar disponibles.
  8. El derecho a un pronto retorno de los bienes incautados como evidencia. Comuníquese con su agente de policía o el departamento de Asistencia a las Víctimas de la información sobre la devolución de los bienes.
  9. El derecho a la conservación del empleo durante su participación en el proceso de justicia penal. La víctima o el testigo, a solicitud, estará asistida por las agencias de aplicación de la ley, o el fiscal de informar a un empleador que la necesidad de la cooperación víctima o testigo puede requerir su ausencia del trabajo.
  10. El derecho a ser informado acerca de la oportunidad de hacer una declaración de impacto a la víctima en la sentencia y la audiencia de libertad condicional. Usted tiene el derecho de hacer una declaración sobre el impacto de una investigación anterior, la sentencia, o audiencias de libertad condicional bordo. El acusado o su abogado tendrá acceso a la información le la declaración de impacto a la víctima.
  11. El derecho a estar presente en el juicio.
  12. El derecho a discutir el caso con el fiscal, y a ser informado de la dirección oficial y numero de teléfono oficial del funcionario y el fiscal en cargo de su caso.
  13. El derecho a ser informado acerca de la disponibilidad de otros recursos y el derecho a buscar y contratar a un abogado.
  14. El derecho a ser notificado sobre la condena del acusado. Usted también tiene el derecho, a solicitud, a ser informado por escrito por el Departamento de Correcciones acerca del inicio del plazo del delincuente de prisión y el nombre, dirección, y la clasificación de seguridad del lugar de reclusión, y también otra información.

Sponsored by the Division of Victim Services
Does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability and age in the delivery of services.

How Can You Help?

HOW CAN YOU HELP? 

You can help by donating directly to the CPD Victim Assistance Program. All donations are utilized to provide direct services to crime victims.  All gift card donations specific to grocery and gas essentials, cash donations for events and fundraisers and phone cards are greatly appreciated. 

Are you interested in volunteering for the CPD Victim Assistance Program? Please complete the attached CPD Volunteer Advocate Form and our office will be in contact regarding the application and background process. Thank you for your consideration!

CPD Volunteer Advocate Form(PDF, 98KB)

Frequently Asked Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • How to request a Police Report? 

Please contact the Cheyenne Police Department at the link provided for more information on how to request a report. https://www.cheyennepd.org/Services/Records

  • Does CPD Victim Assistance pay for vehicle tow bills?

Unfortunately, when lot fees and vehicle tows are involved, we rely on automobile insurance to aid with these types of expenses. All reported crimes involving vehicle incidents are reviewed on a case by case basis.

  • Can we file Restraining Orders?

The CPD Victim Assistance Program cannot file civil orders or provide legal advice. Legal Aid, The Wyoming Bar Association, or Equal Justice Wyoming can assist with this process.