Air Force secretary vows review of how domestic violence complaints are handled in his branch
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Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Wednesday that he has ordered a review of the military branch’s handling of domestic violence and abuse complaints following the release of a damning report that accused officials of failing to address the crisis.
"I am extremely troubled by the claims of inappropriate handling of domestic violence complaints highlighted in your broadcast and have directed the Department of the Air Force Inspector General to conduct a comprehensive review of those cases," Kendall said in a statement. "The review will address not only the investigation and disciplinary actions associated with these cases, but also the support provided to the victims," Kendall added. "There is absolutely no place for sexual assault, sexual harassment or domestic violence in the Department of the Air Force." The U.S. military has received approximately 100,000 complaints regarding alleged domestic violence since 2015, according to CBS News. The report noted military officials have not kept comprehensive records that would detail the exact number of complaints.More Related News