MPD Receives $480K Grant To Improve Domestic Violence Response

Mooresville NC

06 October, 2020

6:44 PM

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MOORESVILLE, NC — Mooresville Police Department has received a grant that it says will be used to pay for two new positions as part of an ongoing effort to improve responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, the department announced. The new resources will help hold offenders accountable and coordinate community resources for victims, police said. The three-year grant of $480,000 through the Improving Criminal Justice Responses Program will be used to hire a second special victims detective, as well as a full-time victim advocate at My Sister's House. "Local data shows that domestic violence is the most frequently reported violent crime, yet studies also show that it occurs at least five times before the victim first notifies the police," MPD Detective Dan Miglin said in a statement. "The positions supported by this grant will provide a holistic response to crime and victimization and will strengthen community partnerships related to domestic violence and sexual assault." SEE ALSO: Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care Now Open In MooresvilleIredell Update: 1 Death, 61 New Cases Reported Over WeekendIredell Man Faces List Of Felony Charges After Pawning Stolen Gun