Commission of Inquiry quarterly report - October to December 2014

Date Published: 
January 2015

This report is an update on the progress made in implementing the Police-related recommendations from the 2007 Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct (COI).  Police is responsible for implementing 47 of the COI’s 60 recommendations.  In line with Cabinet requirements, an update on COI progress is provided every three months.

The report categorises Police’s progress depending upon whether recommendations have been actioned, solutions implemented (with ongoing monitoring), or fully completed.  The intention is to ensure each of the Police-related recommendations are fully embedded, and are having the desired effect, by March 2017.

Summary of Multi-agency review into Phillip Smith’s incident

Date Published: 
December 2014

This is a multi-agency review on the escape of Phillip Smith prepared by the Ministry of Justice, Department of Corrections, New Zealand Police, New Zealand Customs Service, Department of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The review was led by the Ministry of Justice.

Be Safe, Feel Safe Booklet

Date Published: 
June 2021

The English version of the Be Safe, Feel Safe booklet was updated with new information in December 2023. Translations into other languages will be advanced in 2024.


The New Zealand Police Be Safe, Feel Safe booklet contains our latest safety information on:

  • Safer Communities
  • Disasters and Emergencies
  • Properties and Belongings
  • Family and Personal Safety
  • Online and Identity Safety.

It also contains advice on where to get further information and support, and contacting Police.

Approved Agency Criteria for accessing the Police Vetting Service

Date Published: 
December 2014

Only approved agencies, not individuals, can use the Police Vetting Service.

This is the New Zealand Police Vetting Service’s Approved Agency criteria for agencies registering with the Police Vetting Service.

Refer to the web page Ask for Police vetting for more information on how to request Police vetting.