The Leander Police Department Victim Service Units professional staff is committed and sensitive to protecting the rights and providing services to individuals and their families of violent crimes. We ensure that these individuals are treated with fairness, compassion, and dignity while simultaneously providing services and referrals to lessen both the short and long term trauma which may be experienced. Services include ‣ Crisis intervention and/or support to/for victims and their families ‣ Criminal Justice Support – criminal justice system information – referral to assigned detective – status of case information – arrest notification – court accompaniment – assistance with a protective order ‣ Information and referral to local social service providers ‣ Notification and assistance in filing for Crime Victims’ Compensation ‣ Personal advocacy ‣ Training for police officers, community groups and other agencies. The Leander Police Victim's Services Unit Responds to the following offenses: Major Crimes (Homicide, Non-family Assaults, Robberies and Kidnapping, Family Assaults, Violation of Protective Orders, Harassment, Strangulations, and Stalking) Special Victim Crimes (Sex Assaults of Adults, Sex assaults of Children 17 and younger) Traffic Incidents (Intoxication Assault, Failure to Stop and Render Aid, and DWI with injuries, Hit and Run)