Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department is highlighting the work of its Victim Services Unit, which supported more than 1,200 people impacted by crime in 2025.

According to the department, the seven-member unit assisted 1,210 victims, witnesses and survivors throughout the year. That total included 860 new clients and 350 continuing clients who received ongoing support during investigations and prosecutions.

Police said services reached 1,001 direct victims, 185 indirect victims, and 18 witnesses, along with others in need. Many individuals received assistance for the full duration of a case.

The Victim Services Unit provides information and referrals, personal advocacy, emotional support, safety planning, shelter and housing assistance, and guidance through the criminal and civil justice systems. The department said the unit plays a critical role in ensuring victims are supported during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.