An Outcome Evaluation of Police Safety Orders
Date Published:
May 2015
Police safety orders (PSOs) were introduced by the Domestic Violence Amendment Act 2009 and provided the New Zealand Police with the power to issue and serve PSOs from 1 July 2010. This followed the introduction of similar orders in other jurisdictions, including Australia.
PSOs are premised on early intervention and protection for victims of family violence. PSOs enable the Police to provide immediate protection to victims of family violence.
The New Zealand Police Evaluation and Research Team has carried out an evaluation of PSOs to understand and assess their effectiveness, and to inform the policy and practices surrounding their use.