Child protection office and police chief accused of abusing authority over family case

In a controversial case, child rights ombudsman Monika Horny-Cielak sought to have two children, aged three and four, taken from their parents despite police and a court curator finding no basis for such action. Police officers issued orders for the parents to leave their home and stay away from the children, resulting in the minors being placed in a public care institution. A family court later intervened, mandating the immediate return of the children to their parents.

Eurodeputy Maciej W5ik highlighted the involvement of Police Commander Krzysztof Ogroinski, claiming the decision was made in his office and constituted a personal vendetta. He urged that the commander be dismissed and that prosecutors examine the alleged abuse of power. The police issued a statement denying a decision-making role in the matter and described the meeting as a routine safety review.