Police arrest nearly 60 people in three-week operation targeting DV
AN operation targeting domestic and family violence offenders has resulted in 58 arrests and 48 domestic violence orders served.
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AN operation targeting domestic and family violence offenders has resulted in 58 arrests and 48 domestic violence orders served.
The three-week operation involved education and patrolling of hot spot areas, home visits and victim support assessments.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Warren Scott said the DV offences increased in holiday season.
“The holiday period traditionally sees an increase in domestic and family violence offending, which is why we timed Operation Sherman to coincide with the Christmas break,” he said.
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“Over three weeks, we unfortunately had to arrest 58 people for domestic and family violence-related offences in the Darwin region alone.
“Some of these arrests were for breaching DVOs and others were for more serious offences like stabbing.
“Tackling this problem is everyone’s responsibility, and while police will continue to work to reduce offending, we can all do our bit to say ‘No More’ to domestic and family violence. People should feel safe at home and in their relationships. There is help out there.”
The results of the operation included:
- 58 arrests
- 102 incidents of offender education
- 118 incidents of Victim Support Assessments
- 226 hotspot areas patrolled
- 52 referrals to support services
- 48 DVOs served
- Seven DV Educational Training with stakeholders / community groups
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A/Sen Sgt Scott urged anyone who was a victim of domestic or family violence to contact police on 131 444, or triple-0 in an emergency.
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