NEW ZEALAND POLICING SYSTEM

MEMBERS:

ALIANA MARIE R. TRIBUNALO

IVY B. TALEON

GERICK BERNADEZ HAMILI

LEXTER MASINADING BAUTISTA

Objectives

This paper aims to raise awareness of the policing system of "NEW

ZEALAND" and how its police organization works, as well as to compare the policing
system of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to the New Zealand Police
organization.

Background of the country

New Zealand, Māori Aotearoa, island country in the South Pacific Ocean, the
south westernmost part of Polynesia. New Zealand is a remote land—one of the last
sizable territories suitable for habitation to be populated and settled—and lies more
than 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Australia, its nearest neighbour. The
country comprises two main islands—the North and the South Island—and a number
of small islands, some of them hundreds of miles from the main group.

The capital city is Wellington and the largest urban area Auckland; both are
located on the North Island. New Zealand administers the South Pacific island group
of Tokelau and claims a section of the Antarctic continent. Niue and the Cook Islands
are self-governing states in free association with New Zealand. The current
population of New Zealand is 4,870,063 as of Wednesday, September 22, 2021,
based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data.

Policy Agency

a. Background of the Agency

New Zealand has a police force that is reliable, trustworthy and approachable.
The New Zealand Police solve a comparatively high number of crimes.

In 1840, with the arrival of Governor Hobson in New Zealand, Police Magistrates
exercised their power to appoint selected men to act as police. Six years later, on 9
October 1846, an ordinance for the establishment and maintenance of a
constabulary force was passed.

This Act described the police force as "a sufficient number of fit and able men
who would serve as an 'armed force' for preserving the peace and preventing
robberies and other felonies and apprehending offenders against the peace."
 The gold rushes of the 1860s in Otago and Canterbury meant police often had a
difficult time keeping the peace. After 1867 the Armed Constabulary was also
required to fight in the land wars.

The Police Act 1886 established New Zealand's first national, civil, police
force. The force was generally unarmed. Sergeant John Nash was New Zealand's
first non-commissioned police officer.

In 1958 a new Police Act was passed in which the word 'force' was removed.
The name now used is New Zealand Police or Police.

The New Zealand Police Executive Management structure outlines the top
level executive positions for the organisation. Other executive members not included
in this diagram include the 12 District Commanders.
 The New Zealand Police work to prevent crime and enforce the law by
bringing lawbreakers to justice. They also handle traffic management, patrolling
roads for traffic offences and issuing tickets and infringement notices for breaking the
road rules.

Other responsibilities include:

Keeping the peace and maintaining public safety providing community

support and reassurance assisting with national security and emergency
management.

New Zealand Police see their work as very much a shared responsibility.
Their slogan is ‘Safer Communities Together’, so they work closely with local
communities and organisations.

b. Recruitment Process

The qualities that make a cop:

Our organisation has people with different backgrounds, experiences and interests.
What unites us is that we’re all working toward the same vision - we want to make
New Zealand the safest country in the world.

We encourage applications from anyone who’s got what it takes, regardless of your
gender, ethnicity, culture, sexuality, or faith. We’re also very interested in applicants
who understand different languages and cultures. New Zealand’s diversity is
growing, so bring your background and values to the job.

Above all else, you’ll want to help people in your community. You’ll need to make
tough calls, build community networks, and instill confidence in those around you.
You’ll understand the communities you serve and identify and examine the problems
that lead to trouble.

This role can influence the lives of many. If you decide to push ahead and apply, our
constabulary recruitment staff will look to see if you have these meaningful qualities:

 Outstanding communication skills

 Empathy for others
 Commitment
  Integrity
 Problem-solving abilities
 A sense of humour is also pretty important.

To enhance these qualities, you could do some work in your community - perhaps
working with a community group, joining a community patrol, coaching a sports
team, mentoring young people, volunteering or fundraising.

Here are the must-haves:

 You must be at least 17 years old to apply and 18 when you start at Police
College. There’s no upper age limit
 You must be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or have New Zealand
permanent residency
 You must be able to speak, read, write and listen in English
 You must be physically fit
 You must have good eyesight (minimum binocular visual standard of 6/12
unaided)
 You must have a full New Zealand Driver Licence.

You’ll also need to:

 Let our recruitment staff know about any previous criminal or traffic
convictions including warnings, court appearances, and diversions
 Provide police clearance for any other country you've worked or lived in for
longer than three months.
 Familiarise yourself with the all steps of the Recruitment Process

c. Rank Classification

The insignia of rank worn by New Zealand police officers have their origins in
our colonial past. In 1846, when Governor George Grey arrived in New Zealand,
such was the state of disorder that he introduced a paramilitary force to carry out
both policing and military duties.

The uniforms drew on the insignia of rank worn by the British military. There is
still a strong parallel with army ranks today.
 Police rank Army rank
Commissioner Lieutenant General
Deputy Commissioner Major General
Assistant Commissioner Brigadier
Superintendent Lieutenant Colonel
Inspector Captain
Senior Sergeant Warrant Officer
Sergeant Sergeant
Senior Constable No equivalent
Constable Private

d. Equipment

Police Commissioner Mike Bush has revealed a major rollout of extra equipment for
frontline staff.

Hundreds of extra Tasers and tactical sets – comprising hard armour plate,
Bushmaster rifle and Glock pistol – will be delivered to districts.

Firearms training will be increased and the rollout of a new, improved body armour
system is being accelerated.

Commissioner Bush says on visits to Police districts since the 15 March attacks he
had been talking to leadership teams and frontline staff about what they needed.

“Our job as the Police Executive is to ensure that we equip and enable our staff
effectively so they can do their jobs to the best of their ability,” he says.

While staff are generally satisfied with their overall level of equipment, Commissioner
Bush says, “we have listened to what they’ve said about where we can improve our
capability and we are committed to buying more gear”.

The rollout includes:

 179 extra tactical sets to be delivered to districts this financial year; and 482
next year;
 517 extra Tasers to be delivered this year;
 387 extra weapons for specialist groups;
 50 percent increase in live fire training and 50 percent increase in simunition
training; body armour rollout to be completed a year early, by June 2021.
“As Commissioner my job is to ensure we do everything we can keep our frontline
staff safe,” says Commissioner Bush.

Inspector Andrew Sissons, Acting National Manager Response and Operations, says
the new equipment will be in districts very quickly, with Tasers and tactical sets due
to be delivered before the end of June.

“The equipment we’re delivering will help frontline responders address the risks they
face on a daily basis,” he says.

“A good portion of these products are being delivered in the next three weeks.
They’re literally loading the trucks now.”

e. Best Practices

New Zealand has a police force that is reliable, trustworthy and approachable.
The New Zealand Police solve a comparatively high number of crimes. Police in New
Zealand must follow strict rules. They do not harass you in day-to-day life and do not
generally carry personal firearms.

Conclusion

This research attempts to evaluate the many police systems that exist
throughout the world, using New Zealand as a model for policing. The study takes
cues from these systems, their benefits and drawbacks, and attempts to understand
the System in light of these policing models.

New Zealand just like the Philippines work to prevent crime and enforce the
law by bringing lawbreakers to justice. They both handle traffic management,
patrolling roads for traffic offences and issuing tickets and infringement notices for
breaking the road rules.

Additionally, both countries also focuses on keeping the peace and

maintaining public safety providing community support and reassurance assisting
with national security and emergency management.
 New Zealand Police as well as Philippine National Police see their work as
very much a shared responsibility. So they work closely with local communities and
organisations.

New Zealand organisation accepts people with different backgrounds,

experiences and interests. What unites them is that they are all working toward the
same vision towards making New Zealand the safest country in the world.

They encourage applications from anyone who’s got what it takes, regardless
of gender, ethnicity, culture, sexuality, or faith. Also, New Zealand Police
Organisation are very interested in applicants who understand different languages
and cultures.

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