Operation Sallus: Inside the Met police mission to protect victims of domestic violence
Operation Sallus is a new initiative by the Metropolitan Police aimed at better enforcing Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs) across London. The operation involves officers making unannounced visits to check on victims and ensure compliance from suspected abusers. This proactive approach seeks to provide support and reassurance to victims, addressing concerns about the effectiveness of DVPOs.
- ▪Operation Sallus has been implemented in every London borough.
- ▪Officers conduct unannounced visits to check on victims of domestic violence.
- ▪The initiative aims to enforce Domestic Violence Protection Orders more effectively.
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NewsUKCrimeOperation Sallus: Inside the Met police mission to protect victims of domestic violenceExclusive: The Independent’s crime correspondent Amy-Clare Martin joined officers checking on victims of domestic abuse as part of new operation to better enforce protective orders Tuesday 19 May 2026 00:00 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2978654","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/vawg-domestic-violence-met-police-operation-sallus-b2978654.html","title":"Operation Sallus: Inside the Met strategy to protect victims of domestic…
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