This chapter sets out the relevant legislation and the process that Police must follow when investigating and prosecuting an offence for failing to comply with a direction to undertake an assessment for and attend a non‐violence programme or prescribed service under the Family Violence Act.

This chapter describes the application of the ‘Clean slate’ scheme and the obligations it imposes on Police.

This chapter of the Police Manual explains the ways in which Police dogs can assist Police employees in their duties. It also contains more detailed information relating to the management, training and deployment of police dog resources for managers, supervisors and dog handlers. Some parts of this chapter have been considered not appropriate for release and, if requested, would be withheld under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). In this chapter, the relevant sections of the Act that would apply have been identified.