Chelsea Police Department 2012 Annual Report

Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault Unit The Domestic Violence Unit/ Sexual Assault Unit consist of two detectives and a civilian advocate. The Division investigates cases, reviews domestic and sexual abuse cases investigated by the Patrol Division, and conducts follow-up investigations. The Unit also directly investigates cases referred from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the Attorney General’s Cyber Crime Unit, the Department of Children and Families, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Disabled Person’s Protection Commission and other service and health agencies in the Greater Boston area. One detective is assigned to the Domestic Violence Task Force, which consists of local agencies working together to raise awareness Some of the initiatives and events in 2012: • • • • • • • Multi-Agency Human Trafficking Operation Secure Community Program Casa DIVERT 10th National Family Violence Apprehension Day Community Breakfast Event 11th Annual Peace in the Family Day Police Action Counseling Support 34

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