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The police officer who first came to you will call you to tell you who's in charge of your case and how to contact them.

Although I would not wish to ever find myself in this situation again, I am very appreciative of the help that I received and am greatly impressed by your Officers. They are a credit to the Police Force.

- A survivor of domestic abuse, West Sussex

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