New York City officials on Thursday announced they’re launching an effort to better protect domestic violence victims and hold offenders accountable.
The announcement came as survivors and advocates marched across the Mario Cuomo Bridge for the “Shine the Light” solidarity walk, calling for more safety, support and funding.
NYPD promises “survivor-centric, trauma-informed approach”
Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said domestic violence is a crime too often hidden in the shadows and announced a new NYPD unit to tackle it.
“It will have approximately 450 police investigators spread out in every patrol precinct in New York City,” Adams said…