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Annual Report 2009

Date Published: 
October 2009

During 2008/09 we focused on implementing the Police Strategic Plan to 2010, Policing with Confidence, the New Zealand Way, achieving our vision of ‘safer communities together’ and our key outcomes. This has progressed well, despite the world being in the grip of a financial and economic crisis. This situation has increased our government’s interest and focus on value for money and how the New Zealand Police invests taxpayer funds.

In response, at the end of this year, we began work on a plan outlining opportunities for service improvement and cost management that will take us into the medium to longer term. This work will provide us with a solid platform on which to build and make necessary changes in years to come.
 
The Annual Report 2009 also includes the achievements of key priority areas, the Police statement of objectives and service performance, policing statistics, as well as financial and organizational information.

Annual Report 2008

Date Published: 
October 2008

While high-profile crime and policing operations dominated the headlines, organisationally the 2007/08 financial year was one of progress as the benefits of the three-year programme of increased investment in extra staff became apparent. Police made significant headway with several of the tougher tasks relating to community reassurance, policing with confidence and organisational development identified in our Strategic Plan.

This year has seen good progress in the implementation of the recommendations that came out of the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct (COI). Some of the COI recommendations have seen a new Code of Conduct and organisational health audit being implemented.

Also this financial year, the Government announced the establishment of an organised crime agency to lead cross-government coordination in intelligence gathering, sharing and enforcement around serious and organised crime, including serious fraud. The new agency, known as the Organised and Financial Crime Agency of New Zealand, is hosted by Police. Establishment was completed during the year and the agency began operating on 1 July 2008.

Recruiting continues to play a large role in the organisation, with numbers of staff continuing to grow and fill organisational needs. Community teams around the country are still of importance in combating and deterring crime at a local level, while a multitude of other teams and initiatives are helping to reduce crime.

The Annual Report 2008 also includes the Police strategic context, key interventions in reducing inequalities, information on the organizational development, the Police statement of service performance, policing statistics, as well as financial and organizational information.

ISSN: 1177-1526 (Print)
ISSN: 1178-1815 (Online)

Annual Report 2007

Date Published: 
October 2007

The 2006/07 financial year constituted the first year of our Strategic Plan to 2010. We have made progress towards our goals of community reassurance, policing with confidence and organisational development. This year, important focus has been placed on the changing nature of the global policing environment and the focus on community expectations at home.

Large operational activities have also added significantly to Police. Some of these include the rollout of the Stab Resistant Body Armour (SRBA) which aims to improve safety on the frontline, new electronic finger and palm scanning devices in larger stations, and new alcohol breath testing devices have been approved.

This financial year saw the work on new legislation begin which is expected to be passed in 2007/08. This legislation is to move from the 1958 Police Act to a truly modern and comprehensive policing statute that lays the platform for successful policing into the future.

The Annual Report 2007 also includes key outcome reports, key interventions in reducing inequalities, information on the organizational development, the Police statement of service performance, policing statistics, as well as financial and organizational information.

ISSN: 1177-1526 (Print)
ISSN: 1178-1815 (Online)

Annual Report 2006

Date Published: 
October 2006

The 2005/06 financial year was a highly productive one for New Zealand Police and focused our efforts on reducing crime and crashes as well as improving community safety. Work commenced in early 2006 on setting our strategic direction for the next few years and a new Strategic Plan will be released in September/October 2006.

The continued improvement in road policing performance has contributed to substantially reduced road fatalities and injuries from crashes throughout the country. For the financial year ended 30 June 2006, the road toll was 362 compared with 451 last year.

The Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct begun this financial year, with a final report expected to be released in September 2006. Staffing levels were also of significance this year with a five year high of 626 new sworn staff graduating from the Royal New Zealand Police College adding to the increasing workforce of sworn and non-sworn staff.

The Annual Report 2006 also includes key outcome reports, key interventions in reducing inequalities and managing risks, the Police statement of service performance, policing statistics, as well as financial and organizational information.

ISSN: 1176-2497
 

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Annual Report 2005

Date Published: 
October 2005

The 2005 Annual Report places significance on three key areas. Police experienced the deaths of a further two colleagues this year, Senior Constable Phillip (Piripi) Wipatene and Detective Travis Hughes, operational activities played a significant role in the progress of Police capability, and Police contended with our reputation being under scrutiny.

Crime statistics fell again this year, continuing the downward trend of previous years. While homicides continue to challenge our criminal investigators, homicide statistics fell by 20 percent, from 100 in 2003/04 to 80 in 2004/05.

Organisational developments continue to build on frontline work. A trial of a new Stab Resistant Body Armour (SRBA) was undertaken with the view of equipping staff in the next year. A new replacement for the Remington rifles was announced in a move to replace the 12 year old firearms for the more reliable and capable Bushmaster XM15 M4A3. Four new stations were also opened, along with the completion of the Auckland Firing Range.

The Annual Report 2005 also includes key outcome reports, key interventions in reducing inequalities, policing capabilities, the Police statement of objectives and service performance, policing statistics, as well as financial and organizational information.

ISSN 1176-2497

Annual Report 2004

Date Published: 
October 2004

The 2004 Annual Report places significance on the continuing downward trend of crime rates for the past decade and an increase in overall crime resolution rates, the best statistic in recent history. However, key crime issues, such as family violence and misuse of alcohol and other drugs, are still of concern for Police.

Four new Family Safety Teams are in the planning phase, a joint initiative with Child, Youth and Family and the Ministry of Justice. These four teams will be focused on preventing and reducing family violence. Proactive and reactive strategies are being put in place to address alcohol-related crime and crashes, will more resources are being placed into the intelligence, investigation and analysis of clandestine drug-making laboratories.

New legislation and organizational developments continued to enhance operational capability, with additional powers to help combat crime. National security and regional policing continue to be of high importance for Police this year, with exercises taking place to practice the skills needed if a terrorist crisis happens in New Zealand.

The Annual Report 2004 also includes key outcome reports, key interventions in reducing inequalities, policing capabilities, the Police statement of objectives and service performance, policing statistics, as well as financial and organizational information.

Annual Report 2002

Date Published: 
October 2002

The 2002 Annual Report places significance on the events of September 11 and the effect this had on policing in New Zealand. Other significant events included the postponed visit by HRH Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh in the New Year.

The 2001/02 year also saw public trust and confidence in Police rise to an all-time high. Staff numbers also rose to a record high, but recruitment around the wider Auckland area is needed to attract more sworn staff members.

The Annual Report 2002 also includes the achievements of key result areas, the Police statement of objectives and service performance, information on reducing inequalities, reports from service centers and other groups, as well as financial and organizational information.

Annual Report 2001

Date Published: 
November 2001

 

The 2000/01 year has been relatively quiet in terms of major operations and this has enabled Police to focus on core activities. The year saw the introduction or improvement of a range of management processes that was greatly enabled by the appointment of two new deputy commissioners and other senior executive appointments.

The highlights of the 2000/01 year have been the continued reduction in recorded crime, improved crime resolution rates and lower road toll. The largest injection of new resource during the year resulted from the introduction of the highway patrol.

The Annual Report 2001 also includes the achievements of key result areas, the Police statement of objectives and service performance, information on reducing inequalities, reports from service centers and other groups, as well as financial and organizational information.