Governor Hochul announces new domestic violence training for police officers

Governor Hochul announces new domestic violence training for police officers

The 16-hour course emphasizes survivor-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed policing.

NYS Governor Hochul Highlights Progress in Strengthening Law Enforcement Response to Domestic Violence - News & Photo Features

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Westchester County Office for Women Hosts 23rd Annual Police Interactive Training Conference

The Westchester County Office for Women held its annual Police Interactive Training Conference, a keystone event during October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The theme of the conference was “Saving Lives … a Growing Westchester Partnership” and the objective was to provide police officers who respond to domestic violence incidents with best practices for safe outcomes for victims. Over 300 individuals were in attendance from the Westchest…

Hochul’s Domestic Violence Training Mandate Undermined by Negative Record on Law Enforcement

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