Response Times and Training for Disability and Neurodiversity
Kendra Horne made this Official Information request to New Zealand Police
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From: Kendra Horne
Dear New Zealand Police,
Under the Official Information Act, I request the following information regarding Police interactions with neurodiverse individuals:
- Data comparing the average 'call out' or response times for incidents involving individuals identified as neurodiverse versus those identified as neurotypical.
- A summary of the current training requirements and modules provided to Police staff regarding support for, and interaction with, people with disabilities (including physical, intellectual, and neurodiverse conditions).
- Any internal policies or standard operating procedures (SOPs) specifically regarding the management of calls involving neurodiverse individuals."
Yours faithfully,
Kendra Horne
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe Kendra
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request below.
Your reference number is IR-01-26-4582.
You can expect a response to your request on or before 10 March 2026 unless an extension is needed.
Ngā mihi, Michelle
Advisor - Police National Headquarters
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