ACPO comment on domestic homicide reviews

Association of Chief Police Officers lead on domestic abuse, Chief Constable Carmel Napier, said:

"The police service is acutely aware of the issue of protecting women from violence. Improving knowledge of serial perpetrators and strengthening our strategies and tactics against them will mean the police can be more effective in keeping victims safe. Our first duty is, and remains, the protection of victims.

"It’s crucial that all agencies learn the lessons from the most serious cases and these reviews will help to ensure that police, health, social services and probation are best placed to learn critical lessons, plug gaps in service and work to prevent future victims from coming into harm.”

For more information about the domestic homicide review: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/domestic-homicide

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Association of Chief Police Officers
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