Criminal disclosure - Police Manual chapter
Date Published:
September 2023
This chapter details the practice of criminal disclosure by New Zealand Police and key duties and responsibilities for Police employees.
Criminal procedure - Police Manual chapter
Date Published:
October 2022
This chapter provides an introduction to the Criminal Procedure Act and an overview of the five stages of the criminal procedure process applying to adult offenders. It also includes information about the impact of the Act on previous proceedings involving adult offenders.
Health standards for constables - Police Manual chapter
Date Published:
September 2022
This chapter outlines the application of medical, psychological and physical standards to determine that constables are fit for work duties.
People trafficking and migrant smuggling - Police Manual chapter
Date Published:
September 2022
The purpose of this chapter is to detail Police responsibilities in respect of migrant smuggling offences and people trafficking offences. 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.
Offensive weapons, knives and disabling substances - Police Manual chapter
Date Published:
September 2022
This chapter explains legislation relating to offensive weapons, knives and disabling substances, and Police powers and procedures when dealing with offensive weapons and related items.
Missing persons - Police Manual chapter
Date Published:
September 2022
This chapter outlines how to take appropriate and effective action into reports of missing persons; how to ensure that the reporting standards and performance of missing person investigations are consistent; and how to efficiently record details of long-term missing persons. 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.
Kidnapping for ransom (extract) - Police Manual chapter
Date Published:
September 2022
Kidnap for ransom offences are high‐risk, fast‐moving investigations that require an immediate yet careful Police response. This chapter applies to all staff who may need to respond to an initial complaint of kidnap for ransom. 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.