Disorder definition
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From: James
Dear New Zealand Police,
Can you please provide for the full definition of a
“Disorder incident” as defined, used and accepted by NZ police.
This should obviously include what type of incidents/crime/events this phrase covers.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
James
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe James
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 request below, received by Police on 13/06/2023
Your reference number is IR-01-23-18325
You can expect a response to your request on or before 11/07/2023 unless an extension is needed.
Ngā mihi
Jonelle
Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Hi James
So that we are able to best answer your query, are you able to give some more context? Where have you seen this term used?
Kind regards,
Sophie
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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Kia ora James
Just following up on this ---could you advise us of the context in which you've seen this term, so that we can best answer your query?
Ngā mihi
Sophie
Ministerial Services
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From: James
Dear Ministerial Services,
Hi Sophie,
As quoted by media and the NZ Police - there are dozens and dozens of examples where the term disorder incident has been used to cover everything from an extremely minor disturbance to extremely serious assaults, even deaths. Therefore is there an offical ‘disorder definition’ that is used by Police as the term disorder is generally associated with a minor disturbance or disruption.
Is there an offical NZ Police explanation/reason why a catch all label like disorder incident is applied when there is such a significant variation in incidents and seriousness?
https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/...
https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/300...
https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/12/25/polic...
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zeala...
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
James
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe James
Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
request, received by New Zealand Police on 13 June 2023 .
Ngā mihi
Dylan
Advisor | Ministerial Services | Police National Headquarters
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