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This section explains how the police respond to domestic abuse and the help you can expect.
The police take domestic abuse seriously. Physical and sexual abuse are crimes as are threats of violence and intimidation. The police can:
- Calm the situation
- Arrange medical aid and find a safe place for you to go
- Speak to you on your own away from your partner/ex-partner
- Provide advice on your protection
- If a crime has occurred, and there is enough evidence to charge your partner/ex-partner, he can be arrested and removed from the situation
- In many cases, arrest your partner/ex-partner and keep him in custody to appear in court
- Ask the Domestic Abuse Liaison Officer to contact you.
Domestic Abuse Liaison Officer
There is a Domestic Abuse Liaison Officer (DALO) for East Lothian. The DALO is a specially trained officer (not in uniform). You can phone the DALO on 0131 561 6124 to ask any questions or discuss your concerns. The DALO can:
- Offer you support to help you decide what to do
- Give you information about your legal rights and options and tell you about court and police procedures
- Meet with you at your home or elsewhere
- Contact other agencies on your behalf
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