Enabling the Royal New Zealand Police College for the Future

Date Published: 
September 2022

The Enabling the Royal New Zealand Police College for the Future report was commissioned following changes to Police’s Executive structure and a refresh of Police's strategic direction in 2020-2021. This work was carried out independently by Debbie Francis and the Report is the outcome of discussions with staff and stakeholders across Police about training and professional development needs starting with recruits through to training for staff throughout their career in Police. This Report considers how the RNZPC is placed to apply to the work it does with recruits systematically for the professional development of all staff throughout their career in Police.

The aim for RNZPC is to provide a centralised approach to training and professional development and for the college to become Police’s ‘beating heart’, or cultural home. The Report clarifies the role, purpose and functions of the RNZPC over the next three to five years, and has made 19 recommendations for the short, medium and longer term.

Uniform, dress standards and appearance - Police Manual chapter

Date Published: 
February 2024

This chapter sets out/details minimum standards for dress and appearance, including the wearing of uniforms (including footwear for those in response roles). It should be used as a guide to assist employees adhere to these standards, and to exercise sound judgement on what is and is not appropriate.