Domestic violence is believed to be the most common, yet least reported crime in our nation. An estimated 3 to 4 million American women are beaten each year by their husbands or partners. Domestic violence is indeed a serious national problem that has a lasting effect on not only the victim, but their families as well.

Domestic violence is not a disagreement, an anger management issue, or a normal part of an intimate relationship. It is a systematic pattern of abusive behavior with intent to gain and maintain power and control over another person. This includes dating, partner, spousal, and elder abuse, as well as abuse between present or former household members. Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of his or her race, religion, age, socioeconomic background, level of education, or sexual orientation. Domestic violence is a crime!

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Please contact Sgt. Douglas Compton, Domestic Violence Liaison, (908-873-3232 / dcompton@wtpdmorris.org) or Community Policing Unit (908) 876-8309, Sgt. Douglas Compton / dcompton@wtpdmorris.org and P.O. Kurk Griffin/ kgriffin@wtpdmorris.org if you have any questions.

If you have an emergent situation, call 9-1-1 immediately and patrol will assist you and ensure you are provided with the above services.