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Mobility Trial Evaluation report

Date Published: 
February 2013

The introduction of mobile devices and applications to frontline Police officers represents a transformational change for New Zealand Police. Providing frontline officers with innovative, state of the art, mobile access to important Police systems, is a key component of New Zealand Police’s drive towards improving organisational capability and operational efficiency.

The Mobility Trial was the first step in the Mobility Workstream – part of the Policing Excellence portfolio of projects arising from a November 2009 report, A Comprehensive Approach to Policing Excellence, accepted by the Cabinet Strategy Committee.

The final report presents the findings from the evaluation of the New Zealand Police Mobility Trial undertaken over eleven months from February to December 2012.

Tackling Organised Crime 2010

Date Published: 
October 2010

Today's organised crime networks are agile, innovative, operate across international borders, embrace new technology and continuously exploit new opportunities.

Organised crime in New Zealand is perpetrated both by traditional groups with established hierarchies and fluid criminal networks without rigid structures. Some organised criminal groups operate like sophisticated multi-national businesses. Individuals may also use membership of a criminal gang to facilitate their offending.

New Zealand Police target, disrupt and dismantle organised crime. Our approach is built upon first-class intelligence, targeting key criminal groups and maximising use of legislative powers.

Prevention First: National Operating Strategy 2011-2015

Date Published: 
March 2012

Prevention First is the operating strategy for New Zealand Police that places prevention at the forefront of our organisation and people at the very centre.

It is a balanced approach which uses intelligence, enforcement and alternative ways of resolving cases enabling us to better understand and respond to the drivers of crime.

The strategy focuses on targeted policing to reduce offending and victimisation and aims to reduce reported crime with a target of 13% by 2014/2015; and reduce the number of cases referred to the Justice Sector pipeline with a target of 19% by 2014/2015.

Youth Policing Plan 2012 - 2015

Date Published: 
June 2012

The national Youth Policing Plan 2012-2015 (Youth Policing – Where Prevention Starts) is our blueprint for policing children and young people. It describes how we will increase the protection and safety of children and young people and reduce their presence in the criminal justice system.

Youth are one of New Zealand Police’s five operational priorities. The Youth Policing Plan supports the Prevention First operating strategy, putting prevention at the forefront of what we do.

An evidence-based approach, delivered in partnership with community, iwi, non-government and Government organisations, is essential if we are to help children and young people. No single factor can be said to ‘cause’ youth crime. Rather, a number of risk factors interact in the lives of some children and young people, while protective factors are absent. Impacting on those factors in a positive way helps prevent crime, making youth and our communities safer.

This plan describes what we will do to ensure we interact positively with the young people and communities we serve.

E-Crime Strategy to 2010

Date Published: 
September 2007

This strategy places a great deal of focus on a combined agency response to e-crime. Police are only one interested party among Government, industry groups and others playing a role in the security and safety of the electronic environment. As well as endorsing collaborative approaches, this strategy will lead to further development and maintenance of our own internal capability.

These strategies will ensure that crime reduction capabilities are maintained and complement the efforts of other organisations involved in keeping New Zealand’s electronic systems and their users safe and secure.

Information and Systems Strategy and Roadmap 2013 - 2018

Date Published: 
November 2013

The Information and Systems Strategy and Roadmap (ISSR) provides strategic direction for the development of information, processes and ICT systems at New Zealand Police. The strategic direction, informed by Police National Strategy, places information users at the centre of Police information management. This clear direction will ensure Police’s information needs drive the development and management of Police ICT systems.

A Practical Reference to Religious Diversity

Date Published: 
May 2012

This resource provides New Zealand Police members with information about major religions in New Zealand. It covers topics such as religious background, death and related issues, gender role and family, physical contact and other sensitivities, alongside religious practices and policing.

The content of this booklet is based on a similar initiative of the former Australasian Police Multicultural Advisory Bureau.

This edition has been further informed by the fantastic feedback received from individuals and groups keen to help Police make the first issue even better. My sincere thanks to those who took the time and made the effort to contribute their thoughts.

Sudden Death on Premises guide

Date Published: 
May 2012

This fact sheet provides some practical advice to the NZ Accommodation Industry when faced with the discovery of a sudden death on their premises.

There is a legal requirement to report a death to Police as soon as practicable when you find a body; or learn of a death where the cause is unknown, the result of a suicide, or is un-natural or violent.

Regulatory Impact Statement: Policing (Youth Identifying Particulars) Amendment Bill

Date Published: 
August 2011

This Regulatory Impact Statement has been prepared by New Zealand Police. It provides an analysis of options to address issues that have arisen in relation to the retention and use of identifying particulars (IP) for youth.

The Policing Act 2008 significantly narrowed the set of instances where Police may retain youth identifying particulars when compared to the provisions in the Police Act 1958. This arose through drafting rather than any policy decision that the Police should not retain the IP of young offenders where the charge has been proved in the Youth Court under section 283 of the Children, Young Persons and their Families Act 1989.

Regulatory Impact Statement: Arms Amendment Bill

Date Published: 
April 2011

The two enclosed Regulatory Impact Statements (RIS) were prepared by New Zealand Police.

The first dated 11 August 2010 provided an analysis of options to amend the Arms Act 1983 to clarify the definition of “military style semi-automatic firearm” (MSSA) and to introduce import controls on airguns that have the appearance of real pistols.

The second RIS signed on 16 November 2010 only discussed the issue of the definition of MSSA following further work on options to ensure clarity over what firearms are to be categorised as MSSAs and consequently made subject to greater controls as intended by the Arms Amendment Act 1992.