Royal Gibraltar Police officers are receiving specialist domestic abuse training at  New Mole House Police Station today. 

A statement from the RGP follows below:

The one-day course features several domestic abuse experts from the UK and aims  to identify, tackle and prevent domestic abuse. 

Twenty specially trained RGP Domestic Abuse Champions are on the online course,  which focusses on violence against women and girls – who are statistically the most  at risk of domestic abuse in both the UK and Gibraltar. 

Officers receive guidance on the nuances of coercive and controlling behaviour, how  to spot subtle warning signs of abuse in both victims and perpetrators and signs of  economic abuse. 

The course also focusses on reducing the risk of individuals committing further  offences, building a robust prosecution and supporting victims of economic abuse. 

Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger, said: “This is just one example of the  specialist domestic abuse training our Domestic Abuse Champions undertake. 

“Our vigorous training plays a vital role in ensuring that officers are able to identify  signs of abuse, provide support and take the necessary actions to protect those in  danger. 

“Our victims are at the heart of everything we do and we must ensure that the Royal  Gibraltar Police do all we can to protect the most vulnerable by effectively and  robustly investigating crimes of this nature, whilst safeguarding victims.” 

The UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office funded the cost of the  course. 

If you are a victim of domestic violence or know of anyone who is, there are several  ways you can report it to the Royal Gibraltar Police. 

∙ Call 200 72500 for non-emergencies 

∙ Or 999 in an emergency 

∙ You can also report online at www.police.gi/report-online