Police response to cyberbullying and the Harmful Digital Communications Act - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
August 2024

This chapter outlines Police's approach and response to cyberbullying. It includes information about the Harmful Digital Communications Act, cyberbullying characteristics, and procedures for receiving, investigating and resolving complaints and cases. 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). The relevant sections of the Act that would apply have been identified.

Unpublished names on the electoral role - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
March 2025

This chapter outlines the circumstances in which the Electoral Commission may direct a person's name and particulars not be published on electoral rolls when a Police employee wants to apply to have their name not published, or a member of the public seeks a statutory declaration supporting their application for names and particulars to not be published.

Arrest and detention - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
August 2022

The Arrest and Detention chapter ensures that the correct legislative powers are used when arresting or detaining an individual/person(s), and that the arrest or detention is of a reasonable or necessary nature in any particular case. 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.

Wellness policy - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
August 2022

This chapter outlines the New Zealand Police’s strategy to address workplace wellness.

Rehabilitation policy and procedures - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
August 2024

This chapter sets out information relating to rehabilitation and the return-to and stay-at-work processes within New Zealand Police when an employee takes time off because of an illness or injury.

Trauma support policy - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
August 2022

This chapter provides access to appropriate psychological assessment and support for employee wellbeing and processes to ensure employees are psychologically fit to perform their duties.

Blood and body fluid exposure - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
June 2025

This chapter outlines Police’s approach to blood and body fluid exposure.

Private security personnel and private investigators - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
August 2022

This chapter relates to the application process for licenses under the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 (PSPPI).

Receiving - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
August 2024

This chapter relates to receiving property that was stolen or obtained by an imprisonable offence and knowing at the time of receiving that the property had been stolen or illegally obtained.

Private investigators and security consultants requests for Police assistance - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
August 2022

This chapter provides guidance for the management of requests for assistance, information, and referral of complaint files from private investigators and security consultants on behalf of a victim.