A law enforcement partnership hopes to strengthen the response to domestic violence calls in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and get residents the help they need.

County Executive Aisha Braveboy, Police Chief George Nader and Sheriff John Carr signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday, allowing the Sheriff’s Department to assist with domestic violence calls in certain districts.

“We want every victim to feel empowered here in Prince George’s County,” Braveboy said.

Nader said he’s grateful for the partnership, which will allow police officers to respond to calls faster, keep more officers out in the streets doing proactive patrols and create a streamline of services for domestic violence victims.

“When you’re in a volatile relationship, it typically is not going to get better with

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