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Sexual Offence Liaison Officer (SOLO)

What is a Sexual Offences Liaison Officer (SOLO)?

A SOLO is a specially trained officer who has completed specific training relating to Rape Trauma Syndrome (RTS) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Forensic Medical Examinations, Interviewing and Special Court Measures. SOLO’s are committed to providing the best service possible to victims and to investigate each crime to the best of their ability.   They recognise the need to seek improvements to the way in which the police respond to victims of serious sexual violence.