Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2012

The Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2012 outlines the key benefits, challenges and future areas of policing in New Zealand. The briefing is written by the Commissioner of Police and is presented to the incoming Minister of Police.

The briefing details an overview of New Zealand Police, the functions, legislation administered and role of Minister of Police along with an overview of what can be achieved and improved.

Commissioner of Police Expenditure

The Commissioner of Police discloses travel and credit card expenses annually, in line with the Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission’s guidance, to provide transparency and accountability. To further align with the disclosure regime for mainstream public service departments, gifts and hospitality received by the Commissioner of Police are able to be viewed in the wider summary report published annually from the New Zealand Police gift and hospitality register.

EM Bail evaluation

This report presents the findings of an evaluation of EM bail (electronic monitoring of defendants on pre-trial bail). The report was prepared by Duncan Consulting Services Ltd under contract to New Zealand Police.

The focus of the evaluation was EM bail processes operated by NZP. Key evaluative questions were: Are these processes operating as intended? Is NZP's supporting infrastructure for EM bail adequate? And how could EM bail processes operate more effectively?