Dear [User 7569 name removed]
 
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below.  Your  request is being actioned pursuant to the Act.

 

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Ministerial Services

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-----"[User 7569 name removed]" <[FOI #11712 email]>
Date: 23/11/2019 07:22PM
Subject: Official Information request - First Security

Dear New Zealand Police,
First Security personell patrol the streets of Palmerston North overnight
on most weekends when the towns bars/nightclubs are very busy. I request
the following information about the relationship between First Security
and New Zealand Police.
1). A copy of any contract/agreement between Police and First Security in
relation to their personell performing these patrols in Palmerston North.
2). If not already answered by information  provided in relation to (1), a
description of the tasks being performed by First Security on behalf of
Police.
3). An explanation as to why First Security personell have access to non
public areas of Palmerston North (and potentially other) Police
Station(s). I have personally seen first security staff swipe in to non
public areas of the station in the absence of Police staff. If they do not
usually have access themselves and had borrowed an access card, why was
this allowed by Police?
4). Given First Security staff have access to non public areas of the
Police Station, what steps are taken to prevent these staff gaining access
to sensitive information about offenders or members of the public that
First Security and their staff are not entitled to collect (nor Police
entitled to disclose, with or without intention) under the Privacy Act.
Yours faithfully,
[User 7569 name removed]
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Kia ora

 

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6 January 2020.

 

 

Renee

 

Good Morning [User 7569 name removed],

     
I refer to your request for information dated 23 November 2019.
 
Please now find attached our response to your request.
 

Thanks

Jenny Street
Central District Police

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Hello [User 7569 name removed]'s request is attached.

 

NZ Police has only been able to respond to parts 3 and 4 of his request as
we consider that parts 1 and 2 of the requested information are more
closely connected to the functions of the Palmerston North City Council.

 

Please therefore now find attached our letter of transfer.

 

Thanks

 

Jenny Street

Central District Police

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Hello [User 7569 name removed]'s request is attached.

 

NZ Police has only been able to respond to parts 3 and 4 of his request as
we consider that parts 1 and 2 of the requested information are more
closely connected to the functions of the Palmerston North City Council.

 

Please therefore now find attached our letter of transfer.

 

Thanks

 

Jenny Street

Central District Police

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Dear [User 7569 name removed],

Council does not have a contract with First Security. Safe City Trust are a charitable trust independent from Council and they do have a contract with First Security. Steve Williams is Chairperson of Safe City Trust and has advised that he is happy for you to contact him at the above email address.

Thanks

Merle

MERLE LAVIN | Democracy & Governance Support Officer
Palmerston North City Council | Private Bag 11034 | Palmerston North
P: +64 (6) 3568199 | F: +64 (6) 355 4115 | www.pncc.govt.nz

MERLE LAVIN | Democracy & Governance Support Officer Palmerston North City Council | Private Bag 11034 | Palmerston North
P: +64 (6) 3568199 | F: +64 (6) 355 4115 | www.pncc.govt.nz

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Good Morning [User 7569 name removed],

    
Please find attached our extension letter in respect to your request for
information dated 23 November 2019 about First Security personnel having
access to Palmerston North Police station.
 
Thanks

Jenny Street
Central District Police

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WARNING

The information contained in this email message is intended for the
addressee only and may contain privileged information. It may also be
subject to the provisions of section 50 of the Policing Act 2008, which
creates an offence to have unlawful possession of Police property. If you
are not the intended recipient of this message or have received this
message in error, you must not peruse, use, distribute or copy this
message or any of its contents.

Also note, the views expressed in this message may not necessarily reflect
those of the New Zealand Police. If you have received this message in
error, please email or telephone the sender immediately