Operation Protector took place from Thursday, May 12 to Saturday, May 14, as part of the continued approach by police to prevent domestic violence crimes and enhance community safety.
Police Commissioner Karen Webb said police respond to 400 domestic and family violence calls for assistance every day.
“Police across the state are conducting an increased volume of domestic violence risk monitoring than ever before,” Commissioner Webb said.
“That means making our presence known to people who have committed these offences and are currently under strict conditions regarding their behaviour and movement.
“We know that it takes a significant amount of strength and courage for victims of domestic violence to come forward to police. As an organisation, we are completely committed to ensuring that once they do, we help to take care of them.”
Throughout the three-day operation, there were 8323 ADVO compliance checks, 112 breach of ADVO incidents, 907 bail compliance checks, 58 breach of bail incidents, 158 arrests made and 382 DV Suspect Target Management Plan case actions recorded.
Corporate Sponsor for Domestic Violence, Acting Deputy Commissioner Leanne McCusker said a key part of reducing the volume of these crimes was targeting reoffending.
“Police are taking a continued approach to prevent and reduce domestic violence including holding offenders accountable for their behaviour and ensuring compliance,” she said.
Domestic violence focus of operation
POLICE have conducted more than 8000 proactive compliance checks on domestic violence offenders and made 158 arrests during a state-wide operation focusing on reducing domestic and family violence incidents.