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At the very beginning of the first pandemic quarantine (the spring of 2020) the numbers of reporting domestic violence increased significally in Lithuania. Similarly increased numbers of homicide in close environment are even more alerting. Although other countries are experiencing similar shock, however statistical data signals even more severe effects in our country. On the other hand, reports on violence against children have decreased. The special requirements and limitations during lock down and quarantine increased the vulnerability of domestic violence victims in a away that violence became even more latent. At the same time police forces, standing in front lines and combating against pandemia, encountered difficulties of available personnel and operational efficiency. As a result victims faced reduced accessibility to legal protection and lack of support services. The effect of increased rates of violence is not unique to pandemia Covid-19 as it is correlated to different situations of crisis. This therefore signifies the need to develop special practices to be employed by the police during crisis.