Information on SearchX
S.I made this Official Information request to New Zealand Police
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From: S.I
Dear New Zealand Police,
According to a RNZ news article (https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/4991...) - 'SearchX is the intelligence system behind the Tactical Response Model or TRM, launched in March 2023'.
I am requesting all documentation & information including, but not limited to, training manuals, guidelines, promotional material, example or sample literature, police policy etc related to SearchX and it's use by NZ Police.
I am a New Zealand citizen residing in Auckland my entire life so I am more than entitled to request this information.
Regards,
S.I
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe S.I,
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request below.
Your reference number is IR-01-25-40822
You can expect a response to your request on or before 5 December 2025 unless an extension is needed.
Ngā mihi
Jonelle|Advisor: Ministerial Services |(she/her)
Policy & Partnerships |Police National Headquarters |
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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe S.I.
Please find attached the response relating to your Official Information
Act request, received by Police on 8 November 2025.
Ngā mihi
Lisa
Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
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