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"Service with Integrity"
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior perpetrated by an intimate partner against another. It is an epidemic that affects the individuals of our community, regardless of age, economic status, race, religion, nationality or educational background. Domestic Violence has no boundaries or limits. Violence against a person is often accompanied by emotionally abusive and controlling behavior, and thus is part of a systematic pattern of dominance and control. Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, or even death. The consequences of domestic violence can cross generations and truly last a lifetime.
Many victims of domestic violence are reluctant to report being victimized by a spouse or significant other. For additional information on reporting domestic violence incidents, click here.
The Red Bluff Police Department is committed to reducing the number of calls for service regarding domestic violence. Members of the department are provided updated training on handling domestic violence calls for service. Legal updates are provided to insure that officers remain current on new laws pertaining to domestic violence. Red Bluff Police Officers will respond to all domestic violence calls.
Red Bluff is a city with a population of approximately 14, 000. Red Bluff is the county seat and is the largest incorporated city within Tehama County. In 2008, the Red Bluff Police Department responded to two hundred and sixty-eight (268) domestic violence calls for service which resulted in eighty-seven (87) arrests. Of these calls for service, it was reported that one hundred thirteen (113) weapons were involved in those incidents. Coincidently, in 2007, there were two hundred eighty-eight (288) domestic violence calls for service which resulted in eighty-one (81) arrests. One hundred fifty-six (156) weapons were reported in those incidents occurring in 2007. Additional statistical data may be obtained from the Red Bluff Police Department home page under ‘statistics.’
The Red Bluff Police Department is also committed to helping victims of domestic violence through its partnerships. Chief Paul Nanfito and Officer Michael Coley volunteer their time as board members with Alternatives to Violence. Chief Nanfito is currently appointed as the board president. Alternatives to Violence is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting victims of domestic violence.
The Red Bluff Police Department wants to send a message to all victims of domestic violence that there is help available. The following is a brief list of services available for victims:
* Alternatives for Violence Shelter 800-324-6473 or 528-0226
* Tehama County Victim/Witness Program 529-4296
* Community Legal Information Center 898-4354
* Legal Aid 345-9491
* Rape Crisis Intervention 529-3980
* Tehama County Mental Health 528-0226
* Domestic Violence Hotline (National) 800-540-5433
*Family Service Agency (Tehama County) 527-6702
* Family Service Agency (Butte & Glenn) 891-1731 or 534-9070
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE
800-323-7711 or 527-3131 (RBPD)
You may review the Red Bluff Police Department Domestic Violence Information form by clicking here.
If you would like to file a report regarding domestic violence, please contact the Red Bluff Police Department at 527-3131. In an emergency always dial 9-1-1. Please click here to obtain additional domestic violence information resources.
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