Ex-partner let into woman's home by police despite protection order against him (opens original article in a new tab)

Police forced a woman and her children to leave their home so her ex-partner could collect belongings, despite a protection order, leading to an investigation finding the decision unjustified.

• Police allowed ex-partner into woman's home despite protection order
• Officers did not verify court-issued TPO and issued safety order forcing family to leave
• IPCA found police decision unjustified and recommended policy changes