The Public Protection Unit's work portfolio includes the child abuse investigation teams (CAIT), domestic abuse investigation teams(DAIT) and hate crime investigation teams and the overall management of the constabulary's dangerous offenders including registered sex offenders.

Child Abuse Investigation Teams (CAIT) are set up across the force area to deal with concerns in relation to child abuse and child protection matters, from partnership agencies such as Social Services and the Health Authority or indeed the general public.

Providing a holistic service to the most vulnerable members of our society, linking key areas of work (domestic abuse, vulnerable adults, dangerous offenders management and child protection).

Identifying vulnerable people early and referring them for the services that they require before they need repeated police intervention

Making the safeguarding of children and other vulnerable people everybody's business and key to everything we all do.

When crimes are committed, investigating them with skill, thoroughness and sensitivity and bringing offenders to justice.

Providing expertise in the management of investigations involving vulnerable victims.

Working more closely in support of and with assistance of other district staff.

In addition to crime investigation, adopting a problem solving approach to the management of the most vulnerable members of society as well as those who target and offend against them.

Supporting the district in improving performance by reducing crime and bringing offenders to justice.

Each District is responsible for the investigation and management of its own public protection issues and they can be contacted on 1010.

Useful contacts

For anyone suffering domestic abuse or wanting to get help, you can call the Domestic Abuse FreeFone Service (DAFFS) on 0800 6949999.

This is a free phone service which will not leave a trace on your telephone bill and can put you in touch with services available in your area including refuges, legal advice and other support services.

Useful links:

www.swcpp.org.uk

www.swcpp.org.uk/linking