Jan Langbein, CEO at Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support, left, speaks, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, during a news conference at Jack Evans Police Headquarters in Dallas, to share the results of Operation Safe Families, a targeted enforcement effort focused on domestic violence offenders. Tiffany Tate, CEO at The Family Place, second from left, Dallas police chief Daniel Comeaux, and Dallas police Lt. Ashley Lee, right, listen.<\/p>\n
Chitose Suzuki \/ Staff Photographer<\/p>\n
Dallas police officers arrested over 500 suspects accused of domestic violence crimes during the month of October, the department announced at a news conference Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Officers launched Operation Safe Families in October, the same month designated to raise awareness about domestic violence abuse in the United States.<\/p>\n
The goal was to target offenders with outstanding domestic violence warrants or those actively committing offenses, police Chief Daniel Comeaux said during the news conference.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is something we\u2019re going to continue to focus on year round, and we\u2019re going to do what\u2019s necessary to bring justice to those that deserve justice,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
A total of 539 arrests were made, with the top 10 arrests being repeat offenders or felony charges, which the department considered \u201chigh profile,\u201d police Lt. Ashley Lee, who oversees the department\u2019s domestic violence unit, said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn average, the unit works approximately 14,000 domestic violence cases yearly,\u201d Lee said. \u201cThis year we\u2019ve worked 11,167 cases.\u201d<\/p>\n
Police did not disclose specific details about the arrests and suspects in an effort to keep the victims\u2019 information private, Lee said.<\/p>\n
Police urge victims of domestic violence to speak up and ask for help.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want you to come forward and collect these services,\u201d Lee said. \u201cIt\u2019s our primary goal to protect you and your families.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dallas-based Genesis Women\u2019s Shelter and Support and The Family Place partnered with police to provide victims with support and resources.<\/p>\n
The Genesis hotline is answered by call and text 24\/7 for confidential, free help at 214-946-4357. The Family Place 24-hour hotline can be reached at 214-941-1991 for free, confidential help in both English and Spanish.<\/p>\n
The national domestic violence hotline also offers support through calling 1-800-799-7233, texting \u201cSTART\u201d to 88788 or visiting thehotline.org.<\/p>\n
Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects many people, and it’s essential to raise awareness and provide support to victims. Operation Safe Families is a step in the right direction, and it’s crucial to continue to focus on this issue year-round. By providing resources and support, we can help protect victims and their families and bring justice to those who deserve it.<\/p>\n
Operation Safe Families is a targeted enforcement effort focused on domestic violence offenders. The goal is to target offenders with outstanding domestic violence warrants or those actively committing offenses.<\/p>\n
A total of 539 arrests were made, with the top 10 arrests being repeat offenders or felony charges.<\/p>\n
The Genesis hotline is answered by call and text 24\/7 for confidential, free help at 214-946-4357. The Family Place 24-hour hotline can be reached at 214-941-1991 for free, confidential help in both English and Spanish. The national domestic violence hotline also offers support through calling 1-800-799-7233, texting \u201cSTART\u201d to 88788 or visiting thehotline.org.<\/p>\n
You can call the Genesis hotline at 214-946-4357, The Family Place hotline at 214-941-1991, or the national domestic violence hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also text \u201cSTART\u201d to 88788 or visit thehotline.org for support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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