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Domestic Violence

The Domestic Violence Unit was created to specifically address the growing need for police investigators who could devote their efforts on offenses that occur inside of the family. The unit consists of five investigators and a supervisor who have been specially trained in the investigation of Family Violence Offenses.

What Qualifies as Family Violence?

The Texas Family Code defines family violence as:

  1. 71.004 "Family Violence" (1) an act by a member of a family or household (PDF)against another member of the family or household that is intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault or that is a threat that reasonably places the member in fear of imminent physical harm, or (2) abuse, as that term is defined bySections 261.001(1)(C), (E), and (G) (PDF)by a member of a family or household toward a child of the family or household. (3)dating violence (PDF)

Offenses

The following offenses are investigated by the Domestic Violence Unit:


  1. Assault (Family)
  2. Aggravated Assault (Family)
  3. Injury / Indecency to a Child (Family)
  4. Violation of Protective Order
  5. Stalking
  6. Kidnapping (Family)
  7. False Imprisonment (Family)
  8. Harassment (Family)
  9. Deadly Conduct (Family)
  10. Retaliation (Family)
  11. Terroristic Threats (Family)
  12. Sexual Assault (Family)
  13. Interference with an Emergency Call
  14. Burglary / Criminal Trespass (Family)


After making a police report, the case will be assigned to a Domestic Violence investigator to complete the follow-up investigation.


To find out the investigator assigned to your case, please contact 972-721-6560


Frequently Asked Questions

I was a victim of crime. I have been feeling anxious and having difficulty sleeping ever since the offense. Am I okay?

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I filed a police report and I do not know what has happened with my case. How do I find out the status?

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I was a victim of crime in another city, but I currently live in Irving and I need help dealing with the crime. Can I get help through the Irving Police Victim Services Unit?

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I have heard about Crime Victim's Compensation, but I do not know if I am eligible for the program. How can I find out if the program can help me?

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I am a victim of domestic violence, but I do not feel that I can talk to anybody about my situation. How can I get help?

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I know that the suspect in my case was arrested. How will I know if this person is still in jail?

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