Domestic Violence

Resources National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Alternatives Inc. Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Notice of Victim Rights (pdf)

Domestic violence is a complex social problem affecting families from all social and economic backgrounds.

Domestic violence is a serious crime and causes profound physical and emotional damage to the family unit and its individual members, as well as all society.

Chesterfield officers responding to these types of incidents are sensitive to the needs and concerns of the victims and children.

With these thoughts in mind, it is the policy of the Chesterfield Police Department to

• seek to protect the victims of domestic violence from physical harm
• to advise victims of the services available to them
• to inform victims of their legal options

It is our policy to prefer the use of lawful physical arrest as the primary option in response to acts of domestic violence, and to work cooperatively with those social service agencies seeking to prevent domestic violence.

We work closely with the Madison County Police Department Victims' Advocates and Alternatives Inc. These agencies are directly responsible to assist victims when they need social services.

We have three officers who have extensive training and certifications to deal with Domestic Violence cases and instruction. Anyone needing information on this subject is asked to contact Chief Kimm, Major Rudig, or Capt. Mullen.