Dear Police & Crime Commissioner 

I am writing to ask for your support for the Eve's Law campaign led by Police and Crime Commissioner Shaun Wright, South Yorkshire and Deputy PCC Tracey Cheetham. 

EVE'S LAW POLICE CAMPAIGN MISSION: 

For ALL PCC's to support Eve's Law and the national red flag system Eve's Marker becoming primary legislation 

To work with the National Centre for Domestic Violence 

ALL employees of ALL Police forces to have knowledge of the Assist Database 

ALL domestic violence/abuse victims to be referred to NCDV for anti molestion orders/injunctions  

That ALL employees of ALL Police forces understand the risks and dangers of a SAFE address disclosure/exposure and ensure that referrals are made to the appropriate agencies to ensure the victims safety. 

That ALL resources are investigated and used to ensure the victims safety and protection - home alarms, metal letter box covers, CCTV etc - if resources are a problem lets talk about this, lets get it out in the open - victims must come first. 

Led by Police & Crime Commissioner Shuan Wright, South Yorkshire & his Deputy Tracey Cheetham   

The Police & Crime Commissioner's (PCC) role is relatively new and requires each one to pledge an oath to represent 'all section of the public without fear or favour.' 

THE FULL OATH: "Full Name of Place do solemnly and sincerely promise that I will serve all the people of Police Force Area in the office of Police and Crime Commissioner without fear or favour.

I will act with integrity and diligence in my role and, to the best of my ability, will execute the duties of my office to ensure that the police are able to cut crime and protect the public.

I will give a voice to the public, especially victims of crime and work with other services to ensure the safety of the community and effective criminal justice.I will take all steps within my power to ensure transparency of my decisions, so that 

I may be properly held to account by the public.I will not seek to influence or prevent any lawful and reasonable investigation or arrest, nor encourage any police action save that which is lawful and justified within the bounds of this office." 

I like this oath, especially the 3rd paragraph and so I began work on the Eve's Law Police Campaign, the contact from Deputy PCC Tracey Cheetham was very welcome and paved the way forward for the launch of the campaign. Eve's Law Campaign gained national media coverage - http://www.evethomas.co.uk/Media.html - and victims began to come forward, bad practise was highlighted up and down the country -  http://www.evethomas.co.uk/blog/2014/01/13/Assist-Database-NCDV-Police.aspx- please read - should NOT be happening and so I began to contact all PCC's on Twitter highlighting the Assist Database and the National Centre for Domestic Violence
 

A uniformed Police service is needed as a matter of urgency: As soon as a victim of domestic violence/abuse reports an alleged crime to the Police and the Officer has ascertained that he/she is able to proceed to take a statement a referral should be made to NCDV - the Police should not be relying on being able to obtain a restraining order.  An application for anti molestation order/injunction can only be made if there has been an incident of violence/abuse within 10 days - Family Law Act.  Victims are being left without any protection during a period when they are in fact at heightened risk due to reporting. 

ALL employees of the Police should have knowledge of the Assist Database, from response to tweeters, control room to Commanders and Chief.  

ALL anti molestation orders/injunctions from NCDV are recorded on the Assist Database - it take 2 minutes for an Officer to access the order and verify the terms - paperwork is NOT needed from the victim. 

Both myself and NCDV will be making contact with all PCC's - victims safety and protection MUST come first and with this in mind I state the following: 

PoliceIf a victim of domestic violence/abuse/rape etc informs you that their SAFE address has been exposed/disclosed PLEASE recognise the risk and danger of this - a SAFE address is a SAFE address for a reason!I know resources are a problem, I know you have targets to meet but this HAS to be about victims and their safety and protection - how many more murders and serious assaults etc does it really take? 

PCC's supporting Eve's Law  Shaun Wright - South Yorkshire - leading campaign Stephen Betts - Norfolk Martyn Underhill - Dorset Barry Coppinger - Cleveland Anthony Stansfeld - Thames Valley 

I hope you will support the campaign for Eve's Law.  There is a wealth of information pertaining to the campaign on my website but if I can be of any further assistance or you require any information please do not hesitate to contact me.

Eve x

Eve Thomas
CEO/Founder #OneVoice Never Silenced
www.evethomas.co.uk

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Please note - this was sent after the first four PCCs declared support.