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Commission of Inquiry Recommendation Status' 2007

Date Published: 
December 2007

The Recommendation Status’ looks at the ongoing progress of each recommendation made under the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct (COI). The Commission was established to carry out a full, independent investigation into the way in which the New Zealand Police had dealt with allegation of sexual assault by members of the Police and associates of the Police.

From the 60 recommendations made from the COI report, New Zealand Police is responsible for 48 of the recommendations, while the Independent Police Complaints Authority (IPCA) is responsible for the remaining 12 recommendations.

Commission of Inquiry Quarterly Summaries 2012

Date Published: 
December 2012

Police continue to implement and work towards embedding the solutions developed to address the recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct. The recommendations, allocated into the following eight work streams, and specifically the status of the solutions, are separately reported on:

  • Adult Sexual Assault Investigations;
  • Compliance;
  • Complaints;
  • Corporate Instruments;
  • Early Warning System;
  • Ethics and Ethnic Minorities;
  • Performance Management and Discipline; and
  • Assurance.

This year, key achievements include progress in Police’s commitment to improve service delivery and the workplace, the completion of the district training review, and training for Adult Sexual Assault investigations.

Also, in April 2012, the State Services Commission (SSC) in conjunction with PricewaterhouseCoopers released the fourth review of police progress in implementing recommendations 37 and 59 from the Commission of Inquiry into Police conduct.

 

Commission of Inquiry Quarterly Summaries 2011

Date Published: 
December 2011

In response to the recommendations from the second monitoring report of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) and the third monitoring report of State Services Commission (SSC), Police held a high-level workshop in March to identify key themes for Police to focus on in order to ensure the 'intention' of the Commission of Inquiry and the subsequent SSC and OAG reports are achieved.

The recommendations have been allocated into the following eight work streams. Current work is focused on determining key measures for each work stream and the necessary processes to monitor progress towards high-level outcomes under each work stream.

The 2011 Workplace Survey was delayed this year due to the amount of Police staff involved with the Canterbury Earthquake in February. The survey was completed in June and saw an overall improvement in a variety of areas.

Police continue to monitor the solutions implemented to address the recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry, with the primary focus on whether the solutions are being used and continue have the desired effect.

Commission of Inquiry Quarterly Summaries 2010

Date Published: 
December 2010

After the first quarterly report, 30 of the original 48 recommendations to be completed by Police had been completed. These included standards for complaint investigation, amendments to the Sexual Harassment Policy, the consolidation of misconduct related policies, and the Organisational Health Audit.

Another key event included receiving the Second Monitoring Report from the Auditor General in June 2010. Several recommendations have been made and Police have begun to address these. This includes considering the need to reopen 25 of the recommendations.

The third (2010) annual State Service's Commission review to examine the change process undertaken by Police (following on from the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry) was completed in December.

Commission of Inquiry Quarterly Summaries 2009

Date Published: 
December 2009

This year saw move to complete further recommendations, as well as the release of a draft report from the State Services Commission. In accordance with the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct (COI), the State Services Commission has almost completed the second phase of review. This second review builds on an initial review of change management effectiveness and human resources performance frameworks which was undertaken in 2007.

Key successes for the rest of 2009 include seeing Wing 257 made up of 20% female graduates, of which the top four wing prizes went to female graduates; an agreement was signed with Doctors for Sexual Abuse Care (DSAC) to support victims of sexual abuse; and the overall completion of 21 out of the original 48 recommendations to be implemented by Police.

Commission of Inquiry Quarterly Summaries 2008

Date Published: 
December 2008

This year saw a large step in the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry recommendations. The Police Code of Conduct was fully implemented in the first half of the year. This has also seen the first disciplinary action taken under the new Code.

Another significant step towards implementing the recommendations was the introduction of the Policing Act 2008 in October. The Act for the first time sets a positive framework for policing practice and allows employees to join the mainstream of employment practice.

Other key advances include mandated Ethics Training, internet use monitoring, and the Professional Distance Policy. This policy provides guidance on both internal and external relationships and the appropriate management of those where a conflict of interest or power imbalance may arise.

Financial Action Task Force (Feb 2008 to Feb 2025)

Date Published: 
May 2025

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued public statements around locations of concern regarding international money laundering and terrorism risks.

Read the latest advisories from the Financial Action Task Force and best practice guidelines for financial institutions. The FATF has provided a number of public statements over the past few years.
 

Youth Education Service Programme Review

Date Published: 
April 2012

The New Zealand Police Strategic Plan 2011 – 2015 determines the role of Youth Education Services (YES) as one of the many New Zealand Police services working within the Police's vision of Safer Communities Together. The mission articulated through the strategy is to direct Police to work in partnership with communities to prevent crime and road trauma, enhance public safety and maintain public order.

This review concludes that YES has an important role in creating the understanding that Police is an integral part of New Zealand society. The YES service has provided a wide range of printed education resources and education services since 1980 and it has helped Police to provide a presence for children and young people and a reassurance that policing involves both a preventative (educative) as well as an enforcement approach to building a safer community.
 
However, the findings demonstrate clear gaps in the ability of YES to be fully effective as an educative process for improving the lives of children and young people and assisting in their learning, while at the same time meeting the Police's aims of reducing crash and crime and enhancing community reassurance.
 

Illicit Drugs Strategy to 2010

Date Published: 
February 2009

The Police Illicit Drug strategy focuses on methamphetamine and cannabis as these are the two illicit drug types that cause the greatest amount of harm. Methamphetamine has a concentrated level of harm to the user and to those around them, with frequent users being more likely to pay for their drug use with criminal activity and more likely to access health services related to their drug use. The prevalence of cannabis combined with the young age of first use contributes to the level of harm it has upon New Zealand communities.

 
The strategy facilitates a co-ordinated national focus on illicit drug harm, both internally for Police and with our external partners. Internally, a greater degree of co-ordination between the Police National Intelligence Centre and the Criminal Investigation Branch will be achieved. Externally, working with key community stakeholders, other government agencies and non-government organisations will assist those at risk to receive appropriate treatment.
 

Australasian Prevention and Reduction of Family Violence Policing Strategy 2008

Date Published: 
May 2013

The reduction of family violence is an Australasian policing priority. Family violence has a measurable impact on many individuals, families and communities each day. Policing responses need to be supported and underpinned by interventions at the local, community and government levels.

Despite the wealth of knowledge and tremendous efforts to prevent family violence, more needs to be done to ensure the safety and well being of victims. This includes support through the criminal justice systems.

Bringing Australasian police jurisdictions together to further enhance partnerships and ensure consistent approaches is a positive step in achieving the goal of having safer communities that are free from family violence.