Medford PD Arrest 15 in Family Violence Warrant Sweep
On Wednesday the Medford Police Department Domestic Violence Task Force participated in the 21st Annual National Family Violence Warrant Sweep.
The Department worked with agencies throughout Jackson County, as well as agencies across the country, to arrest persons with outstanding family-violence related warrants.
Locally, 15 arrests were made during the sweep, on a variety of charges.
23 total Law Enforcement Personnel Participated along with 4 Victim Advocates assisted with victim services. 73 warrant services were attempted with 15 attempts successful that resulted in arrests.
This nationwide collaborative effort helps raise awareness of the problem of family and domestic violence in our communities. It also demonstrates to offenders that they will be held accountable for their violence.
The Medford Police Department is dedicated to holding those who commit domestic violence accountable. MPD employs a full time Domestic Violence Officer along with hosting an in-house Domestic Violence Advocate employed by Community Works.
