Second DV days of action sees 87 arrests

Police targeted 373 offenders and attended nearly 400 addresses throughout the state to issue intervention orders and ensure offender’s bail conditions were met.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Linda Williams said Operation Storm has now seen the arrest of 167 domestic violence offenders and issue 48 intervention orders this year.

Our proactive approach to domestic abuse continues to show offenders that we conduct compliance checks and searches to deter ongoing offending,” Deputy Commissioner Williams said.

“The two-week operation employed a deterrence approach towards perpetrators, with 135 support referrals made for offenders to access rehabilitation services.”

“As a result, 85 visited the SAPOL website to access this material, showing they are willing to access services to seek assistance with their behaviour.”

“This operation shows our commitment to preventing domestic abuse. We will not only take actions against offenders who pose a threat to victims, but also proactively identifying opportunities to refer offenders to behaviour change programs.”

More than 400 police officers across all policing areas completed 58 bail compliance checks, charged people for 194 offences, and executed 22 warrants for the various domestic abuse offences. Ten firearms prohibition order compliance searches were conducted, and five stalking cautions were issued.

This included the arrest of a 60-year-old Eastern suburbs woman for the attempted murder of her domestic partner. The victim was allegedly stabbed in the neck and arms and was taken to hospital. A Police Interim Intervention Order was issued, and the woman is now before the courts. Support services are being provided for the victim.

Following police enquiries, an Operation Storm target presented at a Riverland police station on October 24. The 25-year-old was subsequently arrested for assault on his domestic partner. A Police Interim Intervention Order was issued, and the victim has been referred to a domestic violence service for support.

A 39 year old man from the Adelaide Plains was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his partner and set two cars on fire, causing $100,000 damage. Polair and dog operations were called in to locate the suspect, who was subsequently arrested for assault cause harm, acts to endanger live, choke, suffocate or strangle a person in a domestic setting, arson and road traffic offences. He is on bail with conditions for the protection of the victim.

Operation Storm strengthens accountability for people who choose to use violence with specific and measurable targets, as outlined it the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032.

“SAPOL hopes these continued operations will assist in reducing rates of perpetration and intimate partner homicide,” Deputy Commissioner Williams said.

“We continue to monitor and assess risk, while sharing the information with other services as part of a multi-agency response.”

One such initiative is the Multi Agency Protection Service (MAPS) which shares information between agencies in managing domestic violence and related child protection matters.

The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme enables people who are in a relationship or third parties who are concerned about someone who may be at risk of domestic violence to ask information about a partner or former partner.

All members of our community have a right to be safe, contact police or go to a family violence provider if you or someone you know if experiencing family violence.