How do I get a Protection from Abuse (PFA) or a Protection from Stalking (PFS) order?
The protection from abuse process is designed to provide quick and immediate protection, however, certain requirements must be met before a PFA or PFS can be issued. You may seek a PFA or PFS for yourself, for yourself and your minor children or for only your minor children if:
1. Each person for whom protection is sought is in, or has been in, an “intimate partner or household member” relationship with the defendant.
2. Each person needing protection has been abused, attempted to be abused or threatened.
3. You are willing to testify to the allegations in an open court.
The process for obtaining a PFA or PFS can be overwhelming and intimidating. We encourage those who feel they qualify for a PFA or PFS to contact a Victim Advocate at the Family Life Center Safe House of Butler County by calling 316-321-7104 before seeking a PFA or PFS on their own. The Victim Advocate will walk you through the process and assist you with obtaining a PFA or PFS.

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1. How do I provide feedback (Positive or Negative) about an employee of the Andover Police Department?
2. Where and how can I pay for a ticket?
3. Do we provide fingerprinting services to the Community?
4. What are the minimum qualifications to become a police officer for Andover.
5. What can I do about traffic concerns in my neighborhood?
6. Are Andover’s dog parks open to anyone, including non-residents?
7. What are the rules for dogs in Andover?
8. How and where can I register my dog with the City of Andover?
9. How many officers does the Andover Police Department have?
10. What hours are the police department open?
11. What is the curfew in Andover?
12. Does this police department permit citizens to ride with police officers?
13. How do I get a Protection from Abuse (PFA) or a Protection from Stalking (PFS) order?
14. I have an old cell phone that no longer has service can I still call 9-1-1?
15. What are the rules for restricted driver’s licenses?
16. Why do I sometimes get asked to hold when I call 911?