28 May 2020
Paul Roberts
[FYI request #12570 email]
Dear Mr Roberts
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IR-01-20-10450
I refer to your email dated 4 April 2020 in which you requested the following information:
“We here by request under the Freedom of Information Act the document titled
‘Operational Policing Guidelines - Alert Level 4, scenarios for the Frontline’ or similarly
titled as provided by the Police National Headquarters to Journalism staff documented
here https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/120785044/coronaviruspolice-
lack-power-to-truly-enforce-lockdown-rules. Furthermore please provide any other
documents related to Policing operations for the COVID-19 lockdown”.
I have considered your request in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982 and
attach a copy of the guidelines provided to Police staff. A copy of the guidelines can also
be found on the Police website: www.police.govt.nz. Also attached is a copy of the
National Operation Order for Checkpoints (Operation COVID19) April 2020. Some
aspects of this document are withheld under s6(c) as release of the information would
likely prejudice the maintenance of the law.
You have the right, under section 28 (3) of the Official Information Act 1982, to ask the
Ombudsman to review my decision if you are not satisfied with the way I have responded
to your request.
Yours sincerely
Richard Chambers Assistant Commissioner
Police National Headquarters 180 Molesworth Street. PO Box 3017, Wellington 6140, New Zealand.
Telephone: 04 474 9499. Fax: 04 498 7400. www.police.govt.nz