Domestic violence remains major concern despite fall in murders, says police commissioner

Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake says domestic violence remains one of the country's most pressing public safety challenges, even as murders continue to decline. He is warning that early intervention is critical to preventing violence from escalating into homicide. The commissioner made the remarks in his weekly Commissioner’s Corner column in the Force Orders, where he reflected on the country's crime trends at the halfway point of 2026.

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