Victim Specialists Unit (VSU)

Victim Specialists Unit
Police Headquarters
300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Room 3001
Washington, DC 20001
Fax 202-727-6491

The policy of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is to treat all victims in a respectful, responsive and compassionate manner. To that end, the department’s Victim Specialists Unit provides support, information, and referrals to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Victim Specialists in the unit act as a support system and conduit for victims/survivors; with hope of empowering victims. Moreover, the Victim Specialists Unit aims to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the District of Columbia by establishing relationships with the community and being a resource for victims and their families.

The Victim Specialists Unit is located within the Victim Services Branch.

Name	Telephone	Email
Tyria Fields Manager	(202) 724-4339	tyria.fields@dc.gov
Helen Hall Domestic Violence Victim Specialist	(202) 727-6007	helen.hall@dc.gov
Kayce Simmons Domestic Violence Victim Specialist	(202) 724-2215	kayce.simmons@dc.gov
Esther U. Thomas Sexual Assault Victim Specialist	(202) 727-6006	estheru.thomas@dc.gov