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Request for Information on Police Constable Identification Protocols

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From: Lance D. Lavery

Dear New Zealand Police,

Pursuant to the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information regarding police constable identification protocols:

1. Are police constables in New Zealand legally obligated to identify themselves when interacting with members of the public? If so, please specify the applicable laws, regulations, or official policies that mandate such identification.

2. In instances where constables are required to identify themselves, what are the prescribed methods or forms by which identification must be provided? For example:
Verbally stating their name.
Providing a QID number.
Showing an official ID card or badge.
Other documented means of identification.

3. If a constable refuses to provide identification when requested, what lawful recourse or remedy is available to members of the public? This may include:
Escalation to a superior officer.
Filing a complaint through specific mechanisms.
Relevant legal protections or procedures to address such refusals.

4. Are there any internal guidelines or training materials for police officers outlining best practices for interacting with the public and responding to requests for identification? If available, I would appreciate copies or summaries of such materials.

5. How does the New Zealand Police ensure accountability in situations where identification protocols are not followed?

I make this request as a New Zealand citizen and require that the response be provided through the fyi.org.nz website, in accordance with the statutory provisions of the Official Information Act 1982.

I look forward to receiving your response within the statutory timeframe of 20 working days, as stipulated under the Official Information Act 1982.

Yours faithfully,

Lance D. Lavery

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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police

Tēnā koe
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 request below, received by Police on 22 November 2024.

Your reference number is IR-01-24-41423.

You can expect a response to your request on or before 20 December 2024 unless an extension is needed.

Ngā mihi
Lisa
Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters

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Tēnā koe Lance                                 

 

Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
request, received by New Zealand Police on 22/11/2024.

 

Please accept our apologies for the delay in providing you with this
response.

 

Kind regards,

 

Siena

Ministerial Services

Police National Headquarters
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tēnā koe Lance                                 

 

There was a minor typo in the response letter I sent earlier. My apologies
for this.

 

Please find attached amended version.

 

Kind regards,

 

Siena

Ministerial Services

Police National Headquarters
 

 

 

From: Ministerial Services
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2025 9:45 AM
To: [FOI #29282 email]
Subject: OIA Response IR-01-24-41423

 

Tēnā koe Lance                                 

 

Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
request, received by New Zealand Police on 22/11/2024.

 

Please accept our apologies for the delay in providing you with this
response.

 

Kind regards,

 

Siena

Ministerial Services

Police National Headquarters
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

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