“Court outcomes are only one part of the work - the real reward is seeing the positive impact you have just by listening and providing a non-judgmental space for victims of family violence.”
Senior Sergeant Simone Field is one of our Family Violence Training Officers (FVTO).
She's dedicated the past 10 years to family violence work, having worked across sexual offences, child abuse and family violence investigations before moving into the training space.
The FVTO role is embedded in the division, giving Simone a close look at emerging themes and challenges at a grassroot level.
“I can influence change and processes with divisional management, while at the same time creating training packages that directly feed into the themes faced by our officers on the ground.”
Simone's commitment to the family violence space was recognised when she was named 2025 Family Violence Practitioner of the Year.
It's not an easy area to work in, but Simone knows she's making a difference and...
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