Tampa police add domestic-violence detectives and a Threat Management Unit after 33% jump in related assaults
Overall crime in the city is down 20.4%, the department says, but domestic-violence aggravated assaults now make up 35% of all aggravated assaults.
TAMPA - The Tampa Police Department will add detectives to its domestic-violence squad and set up a new Threat Management Unit in its upcoming deployment, the department said Friday, Nov. 13.
The changes follow a review of citywide crime statistics. Compared with 2025, the department has seen a 33% increase in domestic-violence-related aggravated assaults, which now account for 35% of all aggravated assaults in the city, according to the announcement.
Overall crime is still falling, the department said, with a 20.4% decrease citywide. Comparing January through October 2025 with the same period this year, the city recorded notable reductions in violent crime, violent crime involving a firearm, and burglary, according to the release.
Acting Chief Brett Owen said connecting people affected by domestic violence with resources and support is among the department's top priorities, adding that “there is still important work ahead, particularly when it comes to addressing domestic violence in our community.”
The department did not say how many detectives will be added or when the new unit will begin work.
Anyone in danger should call 911.