Members of the Long Beach Police Department's Domestic Violence Detail will be honored today for their work in affecting social change and demonstrating excellent performance in their cases.
The Domestic Violence Detail -- which includes a sergeant, eight detective and two civilians -- will receive a "Recognition Certificate of Public Awareness" as part of the Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Council's annual awards ceremony.
The award was granted for the detail's work in bringing about social change, serving as outstanding role models, working on behalf of women's issues and demonstrating excellent performance within their profession to improve the quality of life for all victims and their families, said Nancy Pratt, a police department spokeswoman.
Those assigned to the detail investigate cases of domestic violence and partner with representatives of various other domestic violence agencies, from local hospitals to court staff, to make up the Domestic Abuse Response Team (D.A.R.T.).
The team approach helps coordinate the various agencies' efforts in order to provide greater assistance and numerous resources to domestic violence victims.
It is also available to respond to emergency domestic violence incidents 24 hours a day, Pratt said.
The LBPD team will be honored by a council made up of representatives from shelter agencies, community groups, courts, law enforcement and the health and legal field. The council facilitates coordination of services, reviews legislation, and serves as a forum to raise public awareness of services and develop strategies with public and private sectors to prevent domestic violence, Pratt said.
The award is scheduled to be given at noon today at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration in downtown Los Angeles.
The Domestic Violence Detail -- which includes a sergeant, eight detective and two civilians -- will receive a "Recognition Certificate of Public Awareness" as part of the Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Council's annual awards ceremony.
The award was granted for the detail's work in bringing about social change, serving as outstanding role models, working on behalf of women's issues and demonstrating excellent performance within their profession to improve the quality of life for all victims and their families, said Nancy Pratt, a police department spokeswoman.
Those assigned to the detail investigate cases of domestic violence and partner with representatives of various other domestic violence agencies, from local hospitals to court staff, to make up the Domestic Abuse Response Team (D.A.R.T.).
The team approach helps coordinate the various agencies' efforts in order to provide greater assistance and numerous resources to domestic violence victims.
It is also available to respond to emergency domestic violence incidents 24 hours a day, Pratt said.
The LBPD team will be honored by a council made up of representatives from shelter agencies, community groups, courts, law enforcement and the health and legal field. The council facilitates coordination of services, reviews legislation, and serves as a forum to raise public awareness of services and develop strategies with public and private sectors to prevent domestic violence, Pratt said.
The award is scheduled to be given at noon today at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration in downtown Los Angeles.
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