Public Safety

GPD adds detective, expands strategy to combat domestic violence in Gainesville

Gainesville Police Chief Nelson Moya told the City Commission this week that domestic violence remains a persistent community safety concern, with the department responding to more than 2,300 domestic disturbance calls in 2025 and nearly 560 incidents already recorded through late April of this year. As part of an expanded response, GPD is assigning an additional Criminal Investigations Bureau detective to domestic and dating violence cases and continuing to deploy the Lethality Assessment Program to connect high-risk victims with advocacy and support services. Mayor Harvey Ward backed the initiative, emphasizing a collaborative approach that prioritizes prevention and outreach alongside enforcement.

Sources: The Gainesville Sun · City of Gainesville