Area Policing Plan 2004 / 2005 - New Zealand Police

Airport Policing and Border Control
International flight arrivals and departures have increased significantly at the Palmerston North
International airport.
Border security is a critical component of policing within Palmerston North.
Presently the Airport caters for 32 arrivals/departures per week. During the summer months flights
increase to 40 arrivals and departures.
Police obligations to IAATA and border security require that each arrival and departure is resourced with
two armed and trained Police staff. This obligation has been covered by the Palmerston North Police
Community Group.
As Palmerston North is a 'secondary' international airport, international flights are generally scheduled to
arrive/depart early in the morning and late in the evening. This results in a labour intensive operation for
Police
Year One
• Review all processes and Intelligence capability for airport coverage
• Review rosters for Community Group staff to ensure appropriate coverage for all
arrivals/departures.
• Build intelligence capability and a strong interface with local and national intelligence networks
• Meet all Firearms training requirements for airport personnel
• All new staff rostered to work at the airport are to complete RNZP College 'Airport Course'
• Build relationships with airport security partners - Customs, AVSEC, MAF, Airport Company
Year Two and Three
• Review and prepare resourcing business case to Office of the Commissioner to acquire
staffing to ensure appropriate coverage - in recognition of airport/border control and national
security mandates
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