Rape makeover for cop shops

21 May 2015 - 02:09

By Graeme Hosken

Police officers will have to learn basic sign language if a draft policy aimed at encouraging rape victims to report the crimes is adopted. If approved, the policy will lead to measures being put in place to ensure that the police have the tools, training and expertise they need to help victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

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