Once you tell police that you want to get a peace bond to protect yourself, your children, and/or a current partner, the following will happen.
A police officer will ask you to describe what’s happened to make you feel afraid or in danger.
Tell the officer:
- if you’ve kept any notes about past incidents,
- if you’ve received any threatening letters, voicemails, or online messages,
- if there’s anyone who saw your partner being violent or threatening you, or
- if you have involved the police in the past.
Tell the police officer what conditions/rules you want to keep you, your children, or your family safe.
When you speak to the police
Make sure you write down the police file number and the officer’s name. If you have any questions or concerns, it’s easiest if you talk to the same officer, who’ll be familiar with you and the case.