NYPD Monitoring Domestic Violence Cases

New York’s finest are cracking down on domestic violence in order to prevent potential homicide or suicide incidents. The article “Police Take On Family Violence to Avert Deaths” explains how officers will be assigned to homes where they believe problems could arise.

Prevention is a powerful tool being utilized by the NYPD, currently the mortality rate is less than one-a-day for 2013, which is significantly less than the early 2000’s and 90’s. Domestic violence is certainly a priority thanks to NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly.

They’re always watching

This area of focus was once thought to be a lost cause, though things are definitely shaping-up for New Yorkers thanks to new police procedures.