Information classification and protection - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
March 2024

This chapter relates to security classifications, which specify how employees must protect the information and equipment they handle. 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.

ICT projects and service delivery - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
March 2024

This chapter gives guidance around procurement and development of ICT systems, the management of records, the security of end user devices and more. 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.

Bail - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
June 2025

This chapter provides guidance for Police when deciding whether to grant bail, determining appropriate bail conditions, deciding whether to oppose bail, preparing effective opposition to bail applications, and more. It also outlines Police powers of arrest in relation to bail breaches, procedures for when bailed defendants fail to appear in court, and Police’s role in responding to electronically monitored bail alarm activations.

Information Security: Email and text messages - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
March 2025

This chapter gives guidance on how to maintain and manage emails on the Police system, and how to handle inappropriate or unsolicited messages. 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.

Electronic redaction - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
November 2023

This chapter sets out the steps for electronically redacting information from documents to be disclosed by Police. It applies to all employees involved in the generation, maintenance and disclosure of Police documents.

Information security: Acceptable use of information and ICT - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
January 2025

This chapter defines the acceptable use of Police information and ICT resources, ensuring employees follow proper protocols in handling and sharing data and equipment.

Fraud and corruption - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
July 2022

This chapter provides high‐level guidance on Police’s approach to, and responsibilities for, the prevention, detection and response to any fraud and corruption within Police.

Operation security - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
July 2022

This chapter gives guidance on operational security, which is the process that gives a Police operation or exercise appropriate security, using passive or active means, to deny subject(s) or suspect(s) knowledge of the dispositions, capabilities and intentions of the Police. Some parts of this policy have been considered not appropriate for release and, if requested, would be withheld under the Official Information Act 1982. In this policy, the relevant sections of the Act that would apply have been identified.

Managing security risks in policing - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
November 2023

This chapter gives guidance on implementing and maintaining the New Zealand Government Protective Security Requirements (PSR) for governance and managing personnel, physical and information security.

Employee telephone requests for information - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
July 2022

This chapter covers security measures that Police employees must apply when other employees or people purporting to be Police employees make telephone requests for the release of information from Police sources.