Overview
- The new unit, described as the largest of its kind, will post approximately 450 investigators in every precinct under the Detective Bureau with Deputy Chief John Corbisiero in command.
- Investigations will be centralized so one team handles each case from complaint through prosecution to reduce repeated interviews and focus on survivor safety.
- Members will complete mandatory two‑day in‑person training with virtual follow‑ups, supported by new civilian positions: a domestic violence counsel and a director of prevention and intervention.
- The NYPD will deploy Domestic Violence Misdemeanor I‑Card teams—eight sergeants and 40 detectives and officers—to locate suspects, and will track performance through DOMStat‑style oversight.
- City data show domestic incidents up about 41% since 2020 and nearly 40% of felony assaults tied to domestic violence, as advocates welcome specialization yet press for more prevention, services and housing.