Dep Ch Con Kearton said an 80% court conviction rate in the year to March last year was worthy of recognition.
She said working closely within the Suffolk Violence & Abuse Partnership (SVAP) had led to the implementation of a new 24-hour helpline for victims of domestic abuse (Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 977 5690 Freephone 24/7).
Assistant Chief Constable Rob Jones said partnership working was central to protecting people from domestic abuse.
ACC Rob Jones from Suffolk police
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He said the Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Unit, launched in November to address and alter the behaviour of abusers, while protecting victims and reducing demand on the force, was fully resourced and had taken on its first cohort of five.
The death of Sarah Everard has prompted a national outcry around women s safety
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Suffolk police say they are committed to keeping everyone in the county as safe as possible amid the outrage after the death of Sarah Everard.
The 33-year-old went missing from Clapham. Human remains found in Kent have now been identified as hers.
When asked by this newspaper about the national case, Suffolk Constabulary spokesman said: Suffolk Constabulary is committed to keeping everyone as safe as possible and protecting our communities. All year round we raise awareness of personal safety through a variety of channels including social media, traditional media and ongoing community engagement.
Dep Ch Con Kearton said an 80% court conviction rate in the year to March last year was worthy of recognition.
She said working closely within the Suffolk Violence & Abuse Partnership (SVAP) had led to the implementation of a new 24-hour helpline for victims of domestic abuse (Suffolk Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 977 5690 Freephone 24/7).
Assistant Chief Constable Rob Jones said partnership working was central to protecting people from domestic abuse.
ACC Rob Jones from Suffolk police
- Credit: Suffolk police
He said the Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Unit, launched in November to address and alter the behaviour of abusers, while protecting victims and reducing demand on the force, was fully resourced and had taken on its first cohort of five.
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