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Domestic Violence Investigative Unit 
 
 
All incidents of domestic violence are monitored by the Halton Regional Police Service Domestic Violence Investigative Unit (DVIU).
 
The DVIU, managed by a Detective Sergeant, is staffed by 25 specially-trained investigators and a Domestic Violence Safety Coordinator.
 

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The DVIU is responsible for:

  • Investigating all confirmed cases of domestic violence, laying the appropriate charges and assisting the Crown Attorney in the prosecution of those charges;
    • Assisting the victims of domestic violence and assessing safety concerns;
    • Monitoring high-risk domestic violence cases and representing the HRPS on the Halton Assessment and Risk Reduction Team;
    • Overseeing, reviewing and monitoring the Halton Regional Police Service’s response to domestic violence and the related policies and procedures; and
    • Coordinating training programs associated with domestic violence awareness.

The DVIU, in some cases, offers a Domestic Violence Emergency Response System (DVERS) alarm program. This program provides personal alarm system protection to potentially high-risk victims of domestic violence.

The Domestic Violence Safety Coordinator is responsible for managing the DVERS program as well as the following:

  • Contacting all victims of domestic violence where charges are laid;
    • Addressing safety concerns associated with each case through coordination of personal safety plans;
    • Providing referrals to the appropriate agency when necessary; and
    • Participating in the identification and management of high-risk domestic violence offenders.

The Halton Regional Police Service DVIU promotes public awareness of domestic violence issues through various partnerships with community agencies located throughout Halton Region. These partnerships enable the DVIU to remain at the forefront of emerging issues and to take the necessary steps to ensure the Halton Regional Police Service remains an effective responder to domestic violence.

For more information about the Halton Regional Police Service Domestic Violence Investigative Unit, please contact:

905-825-4747 ext. 8799