NSW Police know domestic and family violence is an abhorrent crime that damages our community at all levels and is related to approximately 40 per cent of all homicides.
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Domestic violence does not discriminate.
It impacts people of different genders, all ages and cultures.
If you are in a domestic relationship and you are reading this then keep reading.
I cannot stress the importance of reporting any domestic violence incident to police.
Where there is evidence a domestic violence incident has occurred, is occurring, or is imminent, police will take action to ensure the victim and their family are afforded immediate protection.
The NSW Police Force Domestic and Family Violence Policy and the associated procedures provide strong and consistent responses directed at ensuring the safety and well being of victims; holding perpetrators to account and reducing risks to police safety.
This means that if required, police will take out interim AVOs on your behalf.
The perpetrator will be charged if there is enough evidence and put before a court at the soonest opportunity.
If a child has been abused, or is in need of protection from the offender, police will make an application for an AVO, investigate the matter, identify the offender and if the victim/s are still in danger, remove the offender from the house or sometimes the town.
Mark my words, if you are in any way prone to violence and cannot control your anger within the family unit, and you are the cause of a domestic violence incident, be warned.
You will be spending time in the dock at Nowra Police Station and may well be eating prison food for some time if you touch your family in anger.
Let us revisit shopping security.
When you go to the shops to get your groceries (don’t forget the chocolate for the Friday night movie) make sure that you have your purse, wallet, handbag or whatever container that you keep your money and cards in with you at all times.
Do not leave it in your shopping trolley and then wander off to grab a bargain.
Even if you are gone for a nano second you have just given a thief plenty of time to grab your purse or wallet, disappear down the chip aisle, past the deli and out the store.
If you have the tap and go cards in your wallet the thief may also use them before you cancel the cards and you will be further out of pocket.
Remember you can Dob in a Druggie any time you like by contacting Nowra Police or ringing Crime Stoppers.
And also do not drink and drive.
As always, in case of an emergency call 000. In non-emergencies call the Policelink on 131 444 or your local police station. To provide anonymous information call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. For domestic and family violence information, visit www.police.nsw.gov.au. For Shoalhaven Domestic Violence officers call 4421 966