Senior police staffer describes family violence response system as outdated

Monday 2 November 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 2 Nov, 3:39pm

A senior Police staffer has criticised the current multi-agency response system for at-risk family violence victims, calling it outdated and unfit for purpose. This criticism follows reports that the Government has shelved a system intended to support timely multi-agency responses.

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1. RNZMon 2 Nov, 11:47am

   Senior police staffer calls system for at-risk victims 'outdated' (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato Times via RNZMon 2 Nov, 12:46pm

   Senior police staffer calls system for at-risk family violence victims 'outdated' (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 2 Nov, 3:39pm

   Response for at-risk victims ‘outdated’: police staffer (opens in new tab)