13 April 2022
C149393
Lewis T
[FYI request #18901 email]
Tēnā koe Lewis
Thank you for your email of 16 March 2022 to the Department of Corrections – Ara
Poutama Aotearoa, requesting PDF copies of booklets regarding Electronic Monitoring (EM).
Your request has been considered under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA).
Research shows that the use of EM can act as a deterrent to crime. EM provides an
additional tool for Corrections to use in the overal management of people on community-
based sentences and orders. It does not replace effecting supervision from probation
officers, the use of interventions and programmes, regular risk assessments, and pro-social
community support.
Different technology is used to monitor people depending on the type of community-based
sentence or order. Some people are monitored through Radio Frequency (RF) technology,
while others are monitored through Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.
Onsite technical feasibility checks are used to determine whether GPS or RF equipment will
work sufficiently at an address so the individual can be effectively monitored.
Further information about EM, including some documents within scope of your request, is
available on Corrections’ website, at:
https://www.corrections.govt.nz/working_with_offenders/community_sentences/being_on
_probation/electronic_monitoring
You requested:
Could I please get pdf copies of all booklets regarding electronic monitoring that have
been sent out to people wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet in the last 5 years
(the general information booklets I mean)
NATIONAL OFFICE, WELLINGTON
Mayfair House, 44 – 52 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Private Box 1206, Wellington 6140,
Phone +64 4 460 3000
www.corrections.govt.nz
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Corrections’ EM Team is frequently improving and updating the booklets and documents
provided to defendants, offenders, whānau and the occupants of the address where an EM
sentence or order is to be served.
Please find attached the requested booklets and documents which include:
• EM – Information for offenders
• EM – Information from the Probation Officer
• EM – Information for defendants
• EM Booklet 2021
• EM Booklet 2022
• EM - Information for occupants
• EM - Information for sponsors, family and whanau
• Bail with Electronic Monitoring - Information for employers
• Bail with Electronic Monitoring - Information for occupants
• Bail with Electronic Monitoring - Information for youth
• Bail with Electronic Monitoring - Information for applicants
• Bail with Electronic Monitoring - Information for bailees
• Bail with Electronic Monitoring - General
• Electronic Monitoring is changing
This response may be published on Corrections’ website. Typically, responses are published
quarterly, or as otherwise determined. Your personal information including name and
contact details will be removed for publication.
I trust the information provided is of assistance. I encourage you to raise any concerns
about this response with Corrections. Alternatively, you are advised of your right to also
raise any concerns with the Office of the Ombudsman. Contact details are: Office of the
Ombudsman, PO Box 10152, Wel ington 6143.
Ngā mihi
Brydie Raethel
Principal Adviser Ministerial Services
People and Capability