NYPD Rolls Out New Unit to Combat Surging Domestic Violence
Domestic violence complaints in New York City have spiked 18% over the past five years, according to NYPD data.
Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the creation of a new, dedicated domestic violence unit with approximately 450 investigators.
Despite police already making more arrests, the problem has continued to grow, with city officials unable to point to specific drivers of the surge.
City officials are unable to point to specific drivers of the surge.
The new unit will be spread through every precinct in the city, focused exclusively on domestic violence.
Author's summary: NYPD creates new unit to combat rising domestic violence.