Police Commissioners from every State and Territory in Australia will stand together today and ‘swear’ for the first time in support of White Ribbon Day – the campaign to eliminate violence against women.
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Tony Negus will lead the White Ribbon Day ‘swearing ceremony’ with White Ribbon Foundation Chair and media personality Andrew O’Keefe, among a group of 90 people at the White Ribbon Day lunch in Canberra hosted by ACT Policing.
“Today, as Commissioners of Police, we stand united in our condemnation of violence against women,” Commissioner Negus said.
“The sad fact of the matter is that domestic violence remains a significant issue for all of our communities. And invariably, the victims are women and children. Nationally, one in three women will be assaulted or abused in their lifetime.
“Police and welfare groups, along with the entire community must take a strong stance against this type of behaviour and work actively towards its elimination. It’s about not turning a blind eye, not closing your kitchen window when you hear someone next door being subject to abuse, not putting up with your mate pushing his girlfriend around when he is drunk.
“By setting an example and pledging our support we hope that the wider community will feel confident to speak out against this type of crime and seek assistance,” Commissioner Negus said.
Commissioners Simon Overland, Andrew Scipione, Bob Atkinson, Darren Hine, Mal Hyde, John McRoberts and Karl O’Callaghan will all be in attendance along with Commissioner Negus and Acting Chief Police Officer David McLean to acknowledge this day.
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