As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, Dallas Police are wrapping up a major citywide operation aimed at protecting victims and holding repeat offenders accountable.

Each year, the Dallas Police Department handles nearly 14,000 domestic violence cases, according to the department’s Domestic Violence Unit. That includes not only intimate partner cases but also incidents involving family members.

Lt. Ashley Lee, who oversees the unit of about 30 officers, says this month’s enforcement effort – called Operation Safe Families – has resulted in 474 arrests citywide.

“This month has been a truly great, successful operation for us,” said Lt. Lee. “We’re also collecting toiletries and feminine hygiene products so that we can donate those items to Genesis Women’s Shelter & Suppor

See Full Page