Bulletin 1 - Domestic Violence - June 2007

Bulletin 1, published in July 2007, focuses on the police response to victims of domestic violence.

• Download a copy of bulletin 1 (pdf 351k)
• Bulletin 1 - Learning reports 

• Role of the domestic violence unit;
• Failure to conduct a risk assessment;
• Inadequate victim support;
• Maintaining a search/arrest strategy;
• Coordination with MAPPA/other partners;
• Dealing with silent calls;
• Domestic violence training;
• Action taken following breach of bail;
• Ownership of policy;
• Implementation of ACPO guidance;
• Prioritising early contact with victims of domestic violence;
• Use of interpreters;
• Staffing levels over Christmas period.