For what kind of case may a protective order be requested by a police officer?

• A. Civil dispute
• B. Family Violence
• C. Traffic violation
• D. Property dispute

Answer: (B)

Protective orders are safety tools used when there is a real risk of violence, abuse, or threats within a family or household. A police officer may request such an order to quickly protect a victim in a domestic or family-violence situation, often starting with a temporary (ex parte) order that gives immediate protections until a longer hearing can decide on a full order. This type of remedy focuses on safeguarding people who have a qualifying familial or intimate relationship, not on resolving ordinary civil disputes, traffic issues, or property disagreements. That’s why the scenario best described is family violence.