Bankstown Police Commander, Superintendent Adam Johnson said domestic violence is a priority – and that can be seen with the recent state-wide operation focusing on reducing domestic and family violence incidents.
Police conducted more than 8000 proactive compliance checks on domestic violence offenders and made 158 arrests during the three-day operation across the state.
Supt Johnson said people need to realise that domestic violence won’t be tolerated in any form and “nor should it be tolerated by anyone who is subjected to or victim of it”.
“People need to realise what domestic violence is, not just physically touching or assaulting, it’s also intimidation, threats, preventing people from doing certain things, controlling types of behaviour,” he said.
“But what concerns me is the incidents that are not being reported.
“People need to report them or even reach out and seek advice.
“The support is out there, just reach out.”
He said he has a team of officers who are specialists in the field and are happy to talk to anyone and give advice.
Police Commissioner Karen Webb said 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,” she said.
If you or someone you know is or has been a victim of domestic violence please call 000 if it’s an emergency or Bankstown police on 9783 2100.
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