Police conducted more than 1000 domestic violence compliance checks and spoke to 41 victims as part of a proactive operation targeting high-risk domestic violence offenders in south-west Sydney earlier this month.
Operation Resolve commenced Tuesday 10 December 2019 and concluded on Thursday 12 December 2019. The two-day operation aimed to reduce and prevent domestic violence in the south-west Metropolitan Region as part of the NSW Police Force’s continued commitment to tackling domestic and family violence.
Specialist police from the South West Metropolitan Region’s Domestic Violence High Risk Offender Team (DVHROT), Proactive Crime Team and Region Enforcement Squad (RES), and officers from each of the nine Police Area Commands within the region were involved in the operation.
During the operation, police conducted 2047 proactive domestic violence-related taskings and 1004 apprehended violence order compliance checks. Officers also spoke to over 1000 protected persons, with 41 high risk victims visited to ensure their safety.
Bankstown Police Area Commander, Superintendent Murray Reynolds, said a similar operation conducted in December last year saw a significant reduction in the incidence of domestic violence over the holiday period.
“This type of community engagement sees tangible results, which is why our officers will continue to check on victims and talk with offenders about their responsibilities,” Supt Reynolds said.
“NSW Police is committed to ensuring the safety of domestic violence victims and their families, and to lowering the risk of perpetrators re-offending.
“Domestic violence is a criminal offence, whether it’s physical assaults, or verbal, psychological, mental or emotional abuse.
“Our officers will continue to target those who breach orders or continue offending and keep them accountable for their actions,” Supt Reynolds said.
NSW Police Corporate Sponsor for Domestic and Family Violence, Assistant Commissioner Mark Jones APM, said police would continue to work towards stopping the cycle of violence against women.
“I’m proud of the proactive and positive change our officers are enacting in this space, but there is still a long way to go,” Assistant Commissioner Jones said.
“One victim of domestic violence is one victim too many. Police take all reports of domestic and family violence very seriously, and I’d encourage victims to come forward.
“I’d also like to take this opportunity to remind the community of their obligation to report all incidents of criminal activity.
“Police will do everything in their power to ensure everyone enjoys the holiday season safe from harm,” Assistant Commissioner Jones said.
