The role of the police department is stated to play an important role in domestic violence as they are the first legal force to recognise the issue. They are responsible for recording the incidents, interviewing victims and gather evidence to support charges so it can be passed for protection orders in the civil system. In all jurisdictions, the police have the power to oblige protection orders and safety notices at a domestic violence incident before the approval of the legal officer. According to recent data Australian police on average witness 657 domestic violence incidents every day.
