DELAWARE STATE POLICE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT

The Delaware State Police Domestic Violence Unit was established in December of 1996. Investigators assigned to Troop 2, Troop 3, and Troop 4 staff the Unit. The primary objective of the Unit is to identify relationships at risk and reduce the incidents of domestic violence by means of intervention. The Unit conducts initial and follow-up investigations beyond the first responding trooper and collaborates with the Victim Services Section, Attorney Generals Office, Probation and Parole, Family Court, and advocacy groups to ensure the safety of all involved. The coordination of these investigations and services come under the direction of Sergeant Randy Fisher who is assigned to Headquarters.

In 2005 the Domestic Violence Unit received nearly 10,000 criminal and non-criminal domestic incidents statewide for review, follow-up, and referral. Unit members are available 24 hours a day to respond to critical or complicated cases. Members of the Unit also serve on various multi-disciplinary subcommittees to address issues of domestic violence fatalities, legislation, law enforcement training, and child protection.