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ContentsPolice News is the magazine of theNew Zealand Police Association,originally the New Zealand PoliceJournal, first published in 1937.September 2013, Vol. 46, No.8ISSN 1175-9445Deadline for next issue:Monday, September 16, 2013.Published by the New Zealand PoliceAssociationP.O. Box 12344, Willbank House,57 Willis St, Wellington 6144Phone: (04) 496 6800Facsmile: (04) 471 1309Editor: Ellen BrookEmail: editor@policeassn.org.nzWebsite: www.policeassn.org.nzFacebook: www.facebook.com/nzpoliceassociationTwitter: @nzpoliceassnPrinted by City Print Communications,Wellington.Opinions expressed are notnecessarily those of the Association.© NZPA Police News must not bereproduced in part or as a wholewithout the formal consent of thecopyright holder – the New ZealandPolice Association.RegularsFrom the President 199Home Loan Package News 206Iam Keen 214Most Wanted 216Te Puna Reo 216Flashback 218Brain Teaser 220Copper’s Crossword 220Keen on Wine 220Sport 221Letters 222Memorial Wall 222Useful Information 223217Three’s company: Police officerswelcome triplets, 199Signalling disaster: New Zealand lagsbehind on public safety broadband, 200Soft touch: Police dog Linkimmortalised in a toy, 201Under siege: ICPRA backs calls for moreofficers in Northern Ireland, 201Kiwi cops in Oz: Benefit cloud hangsover migrants, 202Cover story: Banana-skin guide topolicing and the Early Interventionproject, 204Members’ survey: Support continues forgeneral arming, 208Around the committee table: Summaryof AGM reports, 211Spotlight on… The Police e-CrimeGroup, 212Blueline 360: Police Association’s newmembership system, 215Fast Facts: The Police Welfare Fund, 216On trend: Meet Region 7’s new director,Grant Gerken, 217Vacancy: Applications sought forWellington field officer role, 223Election notice: Nomination forPresident, 223POLICE ASSOCIATIONANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013OCTOBER 23 – OCTOBER 25This year’s New Zealand Police AssociationAnnual Conference will be held fromWednesday, October 23, to Friday, October25, at the James Cook Hotel GrandChancellor in Wellington. The Police andFamilies Credit Union and Police WelfareFund will hold their respective annual generalmeetings on October 23 at the same venue.The Credit Union AGM will be held from11am to noon. The Welfare Fund AGM willtake place from noon to 12.45pm.VISIT YOUR WEBSITEJust some of the services on offerINSURANCESOne-minute lifestyle securitycheckwww.policeassn.org.nz/productsservices/insurances/one-minutelifestyle-security-check.Work out how much group lifecover you have (your sum insured canvary by salary) www.policeassn.org.nz/products-services/insurances/how-muchlife-insurance-do-you-have-or-needHOLIDAY HOMESBook online or see the wait listfor holiday homeswww.policeassn.org.nz/products-services/holidayaccommodationGRANTS & BENEFITSNEWSROOMFull Police Welfare Fundmembers can apply for a rangeof cradle-to-grave benevolentgrants and benefitshttp://www.policeassn.org.nz/support/membership/welfarebenefits-grantsVisit our online newsroomfor media releases, upcomingevents and our Police Newsdigital archiveMEMBER DISCOUNTSPolice Association members areentitled to discounts with a widerange of retailerswww.policeassn.org.nz/productsservices/member-discountsLENDING & FINANCIAL SERVICESPolice Home Loans and PoliceFinancial Planning that canbenefit youwww.policeassn.org.nz/productsservices/lending-financesThose wishing not to receive a personal copy of Police News should contact the Editor (editor@policeassn.org.nz) to be removed from the distribution list.198 SEPTEMBER 2013POLICE NEWS – THE VOICE OF POLICE

News/viewsOver the years, I have seen the innocenceindustry become a lucrative and damagingpart of the policing and justice environment.The alleged innocents are invariably middleclass and European, as are their advocates.The principals have a beef or an agenda,and can attract both a crowd and mediacoverage. One thing they get is momentumbecause the authorities, including Police, areslow to react.The saying goes, never give a lie 24 hoursstart. By the time the truth of these casesgets any daylight, there can be a body ofopinion that believes a terrible injustice hasbeen committed.Inevitably there will be an inquiry downthe track but, by then, reputations are underattack and individuals are damaged.The Teina Pora case is one that has beendiscussed for some time, but it has neverreally had the features of many of the othercases. Attempts to build support aroundhis circumstances have not really gatheredthe momentum the others have, probablybecause some of the key ingredients of theothers have been missing.That has recently changed. A defenceteam, and now a media group, have got inbehind calls for Pora’s convictions to berevisited. In this case, there are informedsenior police officers, current and retired,adding their voice privately, and evenpublicly, to calls for the case to be revisitedin some form.That makes it unique in my experience.The momentum is now building and thereputation not only of individuals involved,but also those on the periphery, andPolice, risk suffering serious harm. Theseallegations are being drip fed. Death by athousand cuts is the expression that comesto mind.For this reason, the Association has calledfor an inquiry into the case. The case willnot go away and experience has taught usthat the only way to reassure all concerned,including police and the public, is to havethe inevitable inquiry early, and make thenecessary recommendations.Failing to do so, in a case where currentand retired police have strongly polarisedviews on the issue, will mean moreallegations appearing in the media and, aswe are seeing, an expansion into peripheralcases. This can only rattle confidence inpolice.And, aninquiry is theright thing to do.president@policeassn.org.nzTRIPLETS IN THE RANKS: Police officers Matiu and Anna Grant always planned to have four children, but Anna’s last pregnancy came with a bonuspair. The Kapiti detective gave birth to triplets on July 19 at Wellington Hospital. That meant not just one more sister for their three older daughters, buttwo brothers as well. The Paraparaumu-based family are delighted with their new additions – Madison, Nikora and Jackson – and are only slightly fazedabout suddenly having six children aged under seven. The triplets are already getting special attention from Georgia, 6 1 / 2, Sophie, 5, and Mia, 20 months.The Police Welfare Fund helped out with a $500 birth benefit for the babies and $200 worth of petrol vouchers. Anna is also grateful that she has aclose colleague to share notes with. Fellow Kapiti detective Rebecca Snook and her police officer partner, Sam Coleman, had twin boys, Hunter andFlynn, on July 2. The two women hope to return to work on a job share next year. Meanwhile, Anna and Matiu, who is a sergeant in Levin, are ponderingthe transport logistics of their newly enlarged family.Photo: ELLEN BROOKNEW ZEALAND POLICE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2013 199

News/viewsSqueeze on emergency bandwidthMoves in Australia to reserve radio spectrum for public safety broadband highlightjust how far New Zealand is falling behind on the issue.In July, an Australian federal jointparliamentary committee decidedemergency services needed dedicatedbandwidth to meet 21st-century emergencyresponse needs. It recommended joiningthe United States, Canada and Britain insetting aside a minimum of 20 MHz inthe 700 MHz band to ensure emergencyservices can meet their mobile data needsin the event of a disaster or major incident.Meanwhile, in New Zealand, the entire700 MHz band – freed up by the switchto digital television – will be carvedup into three blocks and auctionedoff by the Government to commercialtelecommunications providers before theend of this year.The 700 MHz band (which runs from694-806 MHz) is ideal for fourth-generation(4G) mobile networks that are capable ofcarrying large amounts of data very quickly– up to 10 times faster than 3G networks.Telecommunications companies are keen tosecure slices of the newly available spectrumto build these commercially lucrative nextgenerationnetworks.The Government, meanwhile, is eyeing thewindfall gains from the sale, and pointingto the economic benefits of widespread 4Gavailability.The trouble is, while there is room in the700 MHz band for New Zealand’s threemajor telcos, there will be no space left foremergency services.For the same reasons that 4G-capablebandwidth is so desirable to telcosworldwide, it is becoming increasinglyimportant to police and other emergencyservices.The rollout of iPads and iPhones to NewZealand Police shows how integral mobiledata is becoming to everyday modernpolicing. That data is carried by Vodafoneon its standard network (3G in most places)under a commercial arrangement.However, the benefits of mobilebroadband for emergency responders – notjust police, but also fire, ambulance andcivil defence – are only now beginning to berealised. These benefits range from vastlyimproved situational awareness and taskingco-ordination, through the use of realtimemapping and video imaging, to rapiddelivery of operation-specific informationsuch as building blueprints or hazard maps.Mobile broadband has the potential to liftthe “fog of war”, by carrying rich informationto and from the frontline, so both thecommand centres and officers in the fieldknow exactly what they’re dealing with. Inthe real world this could mean better andfaster prioritisation of site responses aftera major earthquake, safer entry into andclearing of affected locations, faster andmore precise establishment of cordons andforward command posts in the right placesat major incidents, and better dynamiccrowd control and security co-ordination atmajor events.Relying on commercial networks to carrythis data in an emergency is risky at best. Asthe Australian committee pointed out, “thedesign capacity of commercial networks sitesis limited to the expected ‘normal day’ peakloads.As the general public wants to know aboutthe status of family, friends and workplacesduring periods of crisis, commercialspectrum and networks experience overloadconditions during such situations.”The benefitsof mobilebroadband foremergencyrespondersare only nowbeginning tobe realised.Overseas and local events regularlyconfirm this fact. After Wellington’s Julyearthquake, which did minimal damagedespite it being magnitude 6.5, stuff.co.nzreported both Telecom’s mobile network andlandline network were overloaded for 10 to20 minutes, nine Vodafone mobile sites wentdown, and five 2degrees mobile sites wereaffected by power outages.Even where forward planning is possible,it may not be enough. During the 2011Rugby World Cup in New Zealand,additional mobile cell sites were set upjust to cope with “normal” demand fromthe huge crowds. If disaster had struck aRWC event, based on overseas experience,even that enhanced network would havebeen flooded by panicked phone calls toemergency services, and to and from lovedones.The big risk is that police and respondersare hamstrung if those are the samenetworks they rely on to share criticalinformation and co-ordinate responses.In the case of a terrorist attack,commercial networks are especiallyunsuitable for emergency responders. In2005, after the London Tube bombings,authorities in New York shut down partsof that city’s cellphone network as aprecautionary measure for two weeks toprevent any possible triggering of bombsby cellphone. Local cellphone servicescrashed immediately after this year’s BostonMarathon bombings, with unconfirmedreports claiming this was also donedeliberately to prevent further blasts or coordinationbetween the terrorists.Falling back on radio in a major disasteris a 20th-century solution to a 21st-centuryproblem. Although digital radio – carriedin the 400 MHZ band – voice calls and“narrowband” data such as texts are useful,their limitations are quickly highlightedeven when trying to co-ordinate a rapidlyunfolding business-as-usual policingincident such as a fleeing driver, wheremultiple units are involved across severalpolice districts.So why is New Zealand falling out of stepwith so many of our overseas counterparts?In February this year, the Governmentconfirmed its intention to auction the entire700 MHz band to commercial networkoperators for them to build new 4Gnetworks. In making its announcement,Communications and InformationTechnology Minister Amy Adams said“Emergency services providers havenow indicated they prefer spectrum inthe 800 MHz band, to better align withinternational developments. The exactneeds will be considered at a later date.”That preference appears to have beenled by an earlier Australian decision fromthe Australian Communications andMedia Authority, which recommendedsetting aside 10 MHz in the 800 MHzband for public safety broadband. Thatrecommended provision was rejected byemergency services as inadequate, and –perhaps more importantly – unavailable.As is the case in New Zealand, the 800MHz band in Australia is fully occupiedby telcos and other licence holders.The Australian joint committee’s newrecommendation should be a clear signal forthe New Zealand Government to reconsiderits approach.200 SEPTEMBER 2013POLICE NEWS – THE VOICE OF POLICE

News/viewsNext top police dog modelWellington police dog Link is the real-lifemodel for a new New Zealand police dogsoft toy.Link’s good looks and his obedience,tracking and agility skills made him the rightdog for the job.Earlier this year, with his partnerConstable Stu Rota, Link gained third placeat the National Police Dog Championshipsand won the William Rose Bowl for criminalwork disciplines in the same competition.The handsome crime-fighter has alreadysecured a TV deal, too, starring on TV One’sDog Squad on Monday’s nights.Now his miniature lookalike will join PoliceTeddy and Police Kiwi at the Munro Canteenand Sports shop at the Police College inPorirua.The canteen reports that the dog hasPhoto: NZ POLICEbeen so popular it has already sold halfof a second shipment of the toys. Theysell for $25 and can be ordered throughmunrosports@xtra.co.nz.Other police dogs making the news lastmonth were seven drug detector dogstrained to sniff out large amounts of cashwith the aim of targeting proceeds of crime.The dogs, which are teaming up with fiveCustoms dogs, are taught to identify wadsof $10,000 or more, including the NewZealand, Australian and American dollar.They are able to recognise and respondto the large amount of currency after onlytwo days of intensive training. The cashdetectors are operating in the Auckland,Bay of Plenty, Eastern, Wellington,Canterbury and Southern districts.ICPRA backscall for moreofficersInternational law enforcementrepresentative group ICPRA, chairedby Police Association President GregO’Connor, has endorsed a demand for1000 extra police officers to be recruited inNorthern Ireland in the face of increasedsectarian violence there.The Police Federation for NorthernIreland’s call for the extra personnelfollows 520 officers injured in acts ofserious disorder across Northern Irelandsince December 2012, most recently inBelfast, where 56 officers were attacked byProtestant militants during an IRA parade.Staff association chairman TerrySpence said he was delighted thatICPRA (International Council of PoliceRepresentative Associations), whichrepresents 1.5 million officers, hadrecognised the problems in the provinceand thrown its weight behind the call.The current system of using mutual aidofficers from the British mainland was nota practical long-term solution for dealingwith sporadic violence, he said.Mr O’Connor said reductions in thePolice Service of Northern Ireland PoliceService (PSNI), which is now under 7000strong, had been ill advised and “aggressiverecruitment” was the only solution.He described the recent “sustained andextreme” violence directed against PSNIofficers as shameful and the number ofinjuries as truly shocking. “Such a number,in such a short timescale and in a forceof the size of the PSNI, is almost beyondcomprehension,” he said.“ICPRA calls on all politicians of allparty persuasions, the Department ofJustice for Northern Ireland, the UK HomeOffice and the UK Treasury to urgentlycommence discussions to enable significantrecruitment at the earliest opportunity.”FRAMED: Dunedin police have been promoting cycle safety since July in conjunction with the citycouncil’s Be Bright campaign, but the initiative developed a bit of a wobble when the Otago Daily Timespublished this photo of Acting Sergeant Jaimee McDonald, left, and Senior Constable Karren Bye. Theonline reaction was a swift rebuke for “riding two abreast . . . asking for trouble . . . a terrible example ofsafe cycling”. In fact, as the paper subsequently pointed out, the cycling officers were staggered in thecycling lane, but the photographer’s telephoto lens had distorted the perspective making it appear thatthey were riding abreast. Generally, Jaimee said, the public loved seeing police officers out and abouton bicycles and staff also enjoyed doing cycle patrols. Next up, Jaimee is taking to her horse to promotesafety on and around horses on the road. This time, however, she says, she might steer clear of thetelephoto lens. Photo: OTAGO DAILY TIMESHave you moved recently?If you have moved or are about to, pleaselet us know so we can update yourrecords. You can do this by:• writing to us at PO Box 12344;• calling us on free phone 0800 500 122;• faxing us on (04) 496 6819; or• emailing us at:membership@policeassn.org.nzYou need to let us know your membershipnumber, new address and, if you’re aserving member, your new station.NEW ZEALAND POLICE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2013 201

News/viewsIN BRIEFRecognition for GageCanine hero Gage, the policedog shot dead during a calloutin Christchurch in 2010, wasposthumously awarded theprestigious PDSA Gold Medallast month. The medal isinternationally regarded as theanimal equivalent of the GeorgeCross and is awarded by Britishcharity People’s Dispensary forSick Animals for gallantry anddevotion to duty for savinghuman life. During a fracas withan armed offender, Gage leaptto the defence of his handlerBruce Lamb, who had justbeen shot in the face, and tookthe second bullet in the back,thereby saving Senior ConstableLamb from further harm.Arctic Star medalPolice Association member JimLester, a former policeman whoretired in 1981, was recentlyawarded the Arctic Star, aretrospective campaign medalissued this year for serviceabove the Arctic Circle bymembers of the British ArmedForces and Merchant Navy. MrLester, 91, received the medalto acknowledge the time hespent during World War II as aMerchant Navy crew memberinvolved in running vital supplytrips along a treacherous routebetween North America, Britainand Russia. Mr Lester, wholives in Geraldine, received hismedal in the mail. He told theGeraldine News that though hewas grateful for the recognition,it had come a bit late for most.“It’s taken so long, it’s got abit of moss on it. And it’s a bitsad in a way because a lot whoshould have got it are nowdead.”Senior shopliftersJapan is experiencing ageriatric crime wave. Offencescommitted by Japan’s elderlyhave reportedly doubled in thepast decade, and shopliftersare now more likely to be over65 than juveniles aged 14 to19. With a dwindling numberof young people to care forthem, more elderly are turningto crime, according to theNippon Life Insurance ResearchInstitute, which said criminaloffences by those 65 or olderreached 48,544 in 2012, withshoplifting accounting for 59 percent of that. businessweek.comKiwi cops denied AussieMore New Zealand police officers are hightailing it across the ditch,chasing the sunshine and better pay deals offered by Australianpolice forces. Most reports coming back through the grapevine areglowingly positive, but there’s a storm cloud in the background thatthreatens to eventually rain on the parade of anyone who settled inAustralia after 2001.What the Aussie policeforce recruiters haven’t beenadvertising to Kiwi cops isthat even though, as a policeofficer, you may lay your lifeon the line to help its residents,you may never be able tosecure Australian permanentresidency for yourself or yourchildren. And without that,you and they are not entitled tobenefits that most people takefor granted, including the rightto vote, access to social securitypayments and eligibilityfor student loans, transportsubsidies and disability services.The restrictions cameinto force after the HowardGovernment decided Kiwiswere clogging up its welfaresystem. It had tried to get NewZealand to agree to reimbursethe cost of all social securitypayments made to Kiwis inAustralia (A$1 billion), eventhough, at that time, figuresshowed that New Zealanderwere paying around A$2.5billion in tax.When New Zealand,naturally enough, refused tofoot the bill, the Aussies camedown hard. They wiped out theprevious Trans-Tasman TravelAgreement of 1973, underwhich Aussies and Kiwis couldtravel and live in each other’scountries without a visa.The clampdown was alsoattributed to the fear of“backdoor migration” toAustralia by nationals fromother countries who had gainedNew Zealand citizenship.Senior Constable Jeremy Addison, a former Porirua communityconstable, was recruited by the New South Wales state in 2010,but Jeremy and his family are still “temporary” residents. If heloses his job, he will receive no unemployment benefit. If one ofhis children develops a disability, the state will not help out. Norcan they receive a student loan. Jeremy says he loves his job anddoesn’t regret leaving New Zealand, but he and his wife, Rebecca,worry about the children. Unless they gain “in-need” skills, bothwill remain temporary residents forever. Rebecca works part-timeas a copywriter but is hoping to retrain in an “in-need” occupation,allowing the family to gain permanent residency.New Zealand citizens are stillwelcome to live and work inAustralia indefinitely, but nowthey fall under the ominouslynamed “non-protected”Special Visa Category (SVC),which severely restricts theirentitlements. They can applyfor permanent residence if theyare under 45 and with relevantskills defined in a SkilledOccupation list, which does notinclude police officersIn January, The New ZealandHerald highlighted the issueand said the restrictions meantNew Zealanders in Australiawould effectively remain “guestworkers” forever, paying full taxbut with few rights.And that’s starting to gratewith hard-working people likepolice officers.The wife of a New Zealandpolice officer working inNew South Wales vented herfrustration on the OzKiwiwebsite recently, saying she wasconcerned about the vulnerableposition that the non-protectedSVC status put her family in.Although she didn’t believeNew Zealand citizens shouldhave automatic rights to all202 SEPTEMBER 2013POLICE NEWS – THE VOICE OF POLICE

enefitsbenefits as soon as they arrived,she suggested that “after areasonable period of time, sayfive years, if a New Zealandcitizen has been employed andpaid taxes, and has no criminalhistory, there should be apathway towards citizenship”.“My husband’s job puts himat risk on a daily basis to ensurethe wellbeing and safety ofthe Australian public. He isemployed by the government,yet the same governmentdoes not allow him to gainpermanent residency hereAustralianpolitician GregRudd, brother ofthe prime minister,labelled hisfellow Australiansas “ungratefulbastards” becauseof the way NewZealand migrantsto his country arenow treated.because his occupation is notlisted on the Skilled OccupationList.“As only Australian or NewZealand citizens are eligibleto join the police force here(unless they are under aBritish migration scheme),the addition of ‘police officer’on the list would only benefitNew Zealand officers who havemigrated to Australia under thevarious state police lateral entryschemes.”Another issue faced by anyNew Zealanders aged over 50who move to Australia is thatif you don’t pay taxes in NewZealand for five years betweenthe age of 50 and 65, you arenot eligible for a New Zealandpension. Kiwi police officersSue and Richard Leach, 55and 58 respectively, moved toAustralia two years ago. Theydidn’t know about the threat totheir superannuation, on top ofthe fact that they are not eligiblefor superannuation benefitsin Australia. While Sue andRichard are loving their lifeand police work in a remotecommunity near Alice Springs,she advises anyone planning tomove to Australia to “do yourresearch”. Now, the couple mustreview their options.Last month, Australianpolitician Greg Rudd, brotherof the prime minister, labelledhis fellow Australians as“ungrateful bastards” because ofthe way New Zealand migrantsto his country are now treated.“With the Anzac traditionrunning strong in our veins, Iwas flabbergasted to discoverthat we’ve been giving our Kiwicousins living in Australia thebastard treatment since 2001,”he said.Mr Rudd, a QueenslandSenate candidate, is puttinghis weight behind the OzKiwicampaign and wants it tobecome a federal election issue.Are the current restrictionsenough to put Kiwi cops offapplying for jobs in Australia?Probably not. Therecruitment drive is still on andeach year several New Zealandpolice officers take up thejob offers. But unless there’s achange of policy to allow policeto join the Skilled OccupationList, they will remaintemporary residents forever.The best advice at themoment is to make the movewith your eyes wide open.Sources: New Zealand Ministryof Foreign Affairs and Trade –nzembassy.com.nz; ozkiwi2001.org;nzherald.co.nz; newmatilda.com;stuff.co.nzLOOKING FOR A SOLUTIONThe Police Federation ofAustralia (PFA) and the NewZealand Police Associationhave both expressed concernsabout the disadvantagesfaced by Kiwi police officers.Association President GregO’Connor says that whenofficers put their lives on theline in the same way as theirAustralia colleagues, theydeserve the same benefits.He warns that officersconsidering moving toAustralia should do so withtheir eyes open. “They needto be aware that they aresecond-class citizens there.It will come to a head whenone of them gets a hiding orgets shot and can’t get invalidsupport.”Under the immigrationrules, Kiwi cops could beworse off than officersrecruited from Britain, whocan gain permanent residencystatus on arrival.The PFA has said it iskeen to see Australiancitizenship made availableNEW ZEALANDERS INAUSTRALIA(on non-protected SpecialCategory Visas)• Entitled to family payments,including family tax benefit,baby bonus, childcarebenefit and parental leavepay, and medical care underMedicare.• Excluded fromunemployment benefits,parents payments andyouth allowances.• Kiwis living in Australiacontinuously for 10 yearssince February 2001 mightbe eligible for a one-offunemployment or youthallowance for up to sixmonths.• New Zealanders are notentitled to any help withstudent loans.• They are excluded from thenew disability insurancescheme, including childrenborn in Australia to NewZealand parents.• Cannot receive disabilitysupport pension for nonwork-relateddisabilitiesdeveloped while living inAustralia.News/viewsto New Zealand policeofficers working there. It hassuggested that police forcesuse the Regional SponsoredMigration Scheme visaprogramme when recruitingNew Zealand police officers.To be eligible, youremployer must be in aregional area (that rules outthe Gold Coast, Brisbane,Newcastle, Sydney,Wollongong and Melbourne)and be willing to nominateyou and you must be youngerthan 50.If you are over 50, youcould be included in yourpartner/spouse’s applicationif they are on the SkilledOccupation List (which doesnot include police officers).PFA chief executive MarkBurgess has previously saidit wanted to sort out theissue of permanent residencyparticularly because ithad recently endorsed theconcept of “occupationalmobility” between Australiaand New Zealand.• Excluded from newpayments for Australianresidents injured byterrorist attacks abroad.• No automatic path topermanent residence orcitizenship and are requiredto compete with othermigrants on the basis ofrequired skills.• No access to public housingin Queensland, WesternAustralia and New SouthWales, which also refusesemergency accommodationto New Zealanders.• Exclusion from studentconcessionary travel inVictoria, including primaryand secondary schoolpupils, extended to all NewZealanders regardless ofdate of arrival.AUSTRALIANS IN NEWZEALAND• Can apply for all benefitpayments.• After two years, eligible fortertiary student allowancesand student loans.• After three years’ residencycan apply for citizenship.NEW ZEALAND POLICE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2013 203

Cover storyBanana-skin guideto policingThere are plenty of hazards waiting to trip up police officers on duty and evenmore to be wary of off duty.Training and experience go a long waytoward making sure officers make theright decisions most of the time, but withmore police out and about on the street,interacting with the public, using smarttechnology and navigating the social mediaminefield, we think it’s time for a reminderof what might land you in the doo-doo –either with the boss or the law.From 2009 to 2012, 113 Police staff(constabulary and non-constabulary) facedcriminal charges, many of them arisingfrom the carrying out of their duties (suchas use of force and driving infringements).The figures average out to about 28 staff ayear, most of whom are police officers, and,of the matters that have been resolved inthe past four years, well over half did notlead to convictions.That’s not a huge number of cases,considering that Police employs more than12,000 people. But you don’t want to be oneof the 28, or one of the 200-plus employeeswho each year face internal disciplinaryaction.The lesson here is that there’s no beinglet off with a warning if you’re a policeofficer. Policing remains the most heavilyscrutinised profession in New Zealandand even seemingly trivial incidents canescalate into career-damaging events.The Code of Conduct, introduced in2008, and the Use of Force manual are thebehaviour bibles for Police. They outlineofficers’ and other employees’ obligationsand explain the types of misconduct thatcan result in discipline or dismissal.Breaches of NIA typically top the list ofreasons for disciplinary hearings againstemployees, followed by dishonesty, useof force, professional distance (ie, gettingpersonally involved with victims, offenders,clients, witnesses, informants, etc) and “offdutyconduct”.In the era of Mobility, officers inparticular should also never forget that theycan be constantly monitored.The figures from the past four years showEARLYINTERVENTIONnew initiative at Police, introducedA at the start of this year, aims tohelp staff steer well clear of trouble, onor off duty, and often long before theyare even aware of it themselves.The Early Intervention (EI)programme has already logged 80cases, the majority involving frontlineofficers, and has earned praise fromthose involved in the process.Acting manager Bridget Le Fort saysthe results have been compelling and,anecdotally, EI is working well – doingwhat it should do, raising flags onpotential issues before they becomereal problems.It still has some bedding in to do –partly because some Police staff arestill not aware of the programme or, ifthey are, they’re a bit suspicious of it.The EI team wants to send the messagethat it is not a disciplinary process,it’s confidential and it’s solely for thebenefit of the employee.It works by analysing employee datafrom a variety of sources, such as NIA,PeopleSoft, Lotus Notes and PIPS. Alertsare triggered for a range of reasons,including employees who appear tobe sitting outside the norm for theirparticular workgroup. For example, itmight be a section’s star performer whotriggers the system because he or sheis filling out a lot more tactical optionsreports than anyone else.EI analyst Dearna Carroll says: “Weare not suggesting that the identifiedemployee has done anything wrong,but because it has been noted, it’sworthy of a conversation. We’re notnecessarily telling anyone how to dotheir job, we just telling them what hasbeen identified.”The rationale is that it’s also good foremployees to know where their workpractices sit in relation to others.In each Police district, an EI DistrictLead will talk to the identifiedperson’s supervisor before arranginga conversation with the employee.The first meeting is compulsory. Atthat point, the employee is given anEI package that includes all the datarelated to him or her. Voluntary followupmeetings are available after onemonth, then six months.The process is very much guided bythe employee. In most cases, “afterawareness is raised”, the EI is concludedafter the first meeting, Ms Le Fortsays. “Most people are grateful for thecontact.”Possible interventions, done withthe employee’s agreement, includementoring, retraining and counselling.Sergeant Dave Harvey, a workplaceassessor, is the EI District Lead forCanterbury Police. He’s completed 14cases this year and has two in hand.“More than half were happy to beapproached,” he says. “The otherswere a bit hesitant. Cops are naturallysuspicious and some do feel a wee bitthreatened.”In most cases, he says, the one-offmeeting was sufficient, followed byinformal conversations and access toservices if needed. He’s pretty certainthat the EI process in his district hasalready saved a career or two.Mr Harvey says temptations willalways arise – it’s how police deal withthem that’s important. “One or twoinappropriate decisions can get anofficer into strife or ultimately wreck acareer,” he says. “If we can identify andprevent escalation of certain behaviour,that’s good for everyone. And we don’twant to lose good people.”In the past, Ms Le Fort says, she’sseen what can happen when potentialrisks are not dealt with in time. “Theresult is an officer facing a seriousemployment issue, and it becomesapparent that there were plenty of flags204 SEPTEMBER 2013POLICE NEWS – THE VOICE OF POLICE

Cover storyAny act of dishonesty is usually a careerendingdecision for a police officer as his orher integrity and credibility will have beenshot to pieces.that it is overwhelmingly officers at the rankof constable who are referred to disciplinaryhearings. Many resign during that process.Others learn from their mistakes and go onto have successful policing careers.Getting back to the basics, there areobvious boundaries around behaviour on oroff duty, with lying being a prime example.As one online comment from a policeofficer points out: “You might get a few daysoff for whatever you did, but they will fireyou for lying about it.”Any act of dishonesty is usually a careerendingdecision for a police officer as his orher integrity and credibility will have beenshot to pieces.The same goes for making extremepublic comments about your employeror statements about politics, religion orkilling people, or releasing confidentialinformation. As the saying goes, engageyour brain before your speak, type,write, post a photograph or video.Some old-timers have a morecolloquial and, dare we say, malecentricview about what gets cops intostrife, on or off duty: they cite the “threePs – piss, property and prostitutes”.A more contemporary version mightinclude domestic violence, sexualharassment and financial trouble.One experienced police officer whospoke to Police News passed on some ofthe advice he used to offer to his teampolicing crew. On the street, he says,you should be aware of and ready todeal with situations that police regularlyencounter: for example, “the smart-arseContinues page 207Examples of misconduct leading toa warning, final warning or possibledismissal include: negligence;impairment of performance due todrugs or alcohol; absence from dutywithout good reason; repeated latenessfor work; failure to comply with a lawfulinstruction; taking a second job withoutpermission; treating a person harshly;failure to declare a conflict of interest;wilful misuse of police property; usingoffensive or abusive language.Serious misconduct that could justifydismissal following due processincludes: falsifying documents orrecords, making a false declarationor statement; sending or savinginappropriate or offensive emails orattachments; using police databasesfor unauthorised or personal purposes;issuing unauthorised permits orlicences; admitting or being convictedof any offence that brings into questionsuitability for continuing with the police;insubordination, including publiclycriticising the police, disobedienceor abusing supervisors; using raciallyoffensive language or demonstratingracially offensive behaviour; taking asecond job after being warned not to;using excessive force; taking propertybelonging to the police or otheremployees; and allowing unauthorisedaccess to or disclosing informationabout police business.raised earlier, but no action was taken.”If there are more serious matters, EIis not the appropriate forum, and EIreports are never used for anythingother than EI. For example, theywould never be shared for disciplinary,appraisal or appointments processes, MsLe Fort says.New Zealand Police is one of the lastforces in the world to introduce EI. It’swell embedded in other countries andis considered a vital component of ahealthy police force. Ms Le Fort saysthat though New Zealand was a latestarter, it now has the world’s mostcomprehensive EI system.She says that worldwide, EI has hada dramatic effect on the number ofcomplaints police departments receive.Now that New Zealand Police has kickedoff its own system, the expectation isthat in coming years there will be a dropin complaints from the public.Ms Carroll says it’s a win-win becausePolice staff benefit and it will ultimatelyimprove public confidence in Police.The Police Association also supportsEI as a way of protecting and managingstaff in a positive way. Senior legal officerLiz Gooch says: “We hope it will prove tobe a fence at the top of the cliff, not anambulance the bottom, where the Codeof Conduct and criminal charges sit.”EI acting manager Bridget Le Fort, left, and analyst Dearna Carroll. They say that one of the rationalesbehind EI is that it’s good for employees to know where their work practices sit in relation to others.NEW ZEALAND POLICE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2013 205

Cover story Police Home Loan Package NewsHow to take the stress out ofbuying a homeBuying a new home is exciting – checking out differenthomes and imagining what they would be like to live in canbe a lot of fun. But it can be a little stressful too – forexample, when you’ve found the right home and you’reready to make an offer, you don’t always know whether you’llbe able to borrow the money you need. It can also befrustrating if you find your dream home, but it’s out of yourprice range. Fortunately, there is a way to make the processsimpler and less stressful – by getting your home loanpre-approved before you start looking.What is a home loan pre-approval and why should youget one?A home loan pre-approval means the bank has looked atyour financial situation and is prepared to lend you up to acertain amount to buy a home. It’s a conditional approval (forexample, the exact amount may depend on the specifichome you want to buy), but it gives a good indication ofwhat you may be able to borrow. Having a pre-approval putsyou in the driver’s seat when you’re looking for a home:• You can look for a home with confidence, rather thanworrying about whether you’re likely to get a home loanand that makes the process more enjoyable.• You’ll have a good idea of what you can afford, so you cansave time by not looking at homes outside your price range.• It makes your offer more attractive and puts you in a betternegotiating position, as most sellers prefer a buyer who hasarranged finance prior to making an offer. If you have yourfinance sorted, there’s one less condition that might stopthe sale going ahead.• You can bid at auction with confidence. Bids made at anauction are unconditional, so if your bid is successful you’relegally bound to buy the home. That’s why it’s essential tohave your finance pre-approved at an auction.Two more reasons to get your home loan pre-approvedwith ANZAs well as the benefits above, an ANZ home loan preapprovalhas a couple more advantages. First, if you get yourhome loan approved by ANZ, we’ll give you two free eValuerreports from Quotable Value Limited (QV). An eValuer reportgives an instant indication of what a home is worth, based onsimilar recent sales in the area. It’s a simple and effective wayto make sure you’re not offering too much or too little.Secondly, as a Police Welfare Fund member, you’re eligiblefor special discounts on home loan interest rates, bank feesand more, through the ANZ Police Home Loan Package.ANZ Home Loan customers fromall over New Zealand have wonback their home loan repaymentsfor a year.Ten winnerseach monthOffer ends30 SeptemberPlus great homeloan discounts forPolice Welfare Fundmembers*ANZ lending criteria, terms, conditions, fees and prize draw terms and conditions apply.Re-imbursements will be made on the first $400,000 of lending, paid quarterly in arrearsfor one year. For lending over $400,000, the payments will be calculated and paid on a proratedbasis. Winner(s) must continue to make their regular scheduled repayments duringthe year of their win. $1,000 cash will be deposited into the customer’s ANZ transactionaccount upon draw down of new home lending of $100,000 or more. This offer is notavailable in conjunction with any other advertised Home loan offer.To find out more about getting your home loan preapprovedby ANZ, or the Police Home Loan Package, just callus on 0800 722 524 or come into any ANZ branch.The Police Home Loan Package (anz@work Elite Package) details are subject to change. ANZ’s eligibility and lending criteria, terms, conditions and fees apply. ANZ’s Reserve Bank Disclosure Statement isavailable at anz.co.nz or you can request a copy at any ANZ branch. ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited. This material is provided as a complimentary service of ANZ. It is prepared based on information andsources ANZ believes to be reliable. Its content is for information only, is subject to change and is not a substitute for commercial judgement or professional advice, which should be sought prior to actingin reliance on it. To the extent permitted by law ANZ disclaims liability or responsibility to any person for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may result from any act or omissions by any person inrelation to the material.206 SEPTEMBER 2013POLICE NEWS – THE VOICE OF POLICE

From page 205kid with a fast mouth,usually under 14, who canreally push a cop’s buttons”.When it comes to abusefrom offenders, “avoidsinking to their level”, hesays.“Counter abuse withhumour, sarcasm and wit. Ifyou can defuse the situation,you will feel better aboutyour response. It’s better thangetting angry and rampingup a situation that could turninto a physical confrontation.If it’s seen by the public, it mightappear that police initiated thataction merely in response tobeing insulted.”Professionalism is the name of the game,he says. No striking, kicking or respondingto taunts, unless it is justified.“If you use force in response,they have won and it makespolice look undisciplinedand unprofessional.”It can also put yourcolleagues in a difficultposition down the track ifit leads to an inquiry or acomplaint.“It can be a tough choicefor workmates – whetherto back up a colleague orblow the whistle,” he says.Another vulnerablegroup in police, he says,are those who deal withinformants and workundercover. The men and women who dowell in these roles can sometimes becomeso entrenched with their contacts that itThe Little Blue Book isproduced by the PoliceAssociation and issued tomembers as a guide oncomplaints or disciplinaryinquiries related to policingor employment. You canview a copy online atwww.policeassn.org.nz.Cover storybecomes difficult to stick to the guidelines.The key to avoiding many of the pitfalls,he says, is good supervision, and not justfor the newbies.A source at Police National Headquarterssays 85 per cent of all complaints to Policefrom members of the public are “minor,with 15 per cent being about language andattitude”, which he says comes down tocustomer service, or lack of it.Getting out into the community,“warts and all”, is what the vast majorityof policing is about and what the publicexpects, he says.His advice for supervisors is to addresscomplaints and staff issues “early and well”.For the frontline, he says police shouldenjoy being outside the station.“Take time to slow down, smell the coffeeand interact with the public.”- ELLEN BROOKOUR HOMES MAKE GETTING AWAY ON HOLIDAY AFFORDABLE$60 dollars a night for a Police Welfare Fund Holiday Home with all the facilities – that makes agreat value holiday!STANMORE BAYStanmoreBay in theWhangaparaoaPeninsula liesjust north ofAuckland, onthe East Coastof New Zealandand enjoysa wonderfulclimate yearround. Whangaparaoa translates as“bay of whales” and pods of orca anddolphin are regularly seen in the watersoff the peninsula. Whether you are afterrelaxation, leisure activities or want to getout and see the sights (Auckland City is ahalf-hour drive away), Stanmore Bay is agreat destination.The Police Association has nine unitsof various sizes ($60 per night) andcampsites ($30 per night) right by thebeach. Units include TV, DVD player,washing machine and dryer (in communallaundry), shower/bath, spare blankets,duvets, pillows, port-a-cot, high chair(both held at office), radio, carport,barbecue (three available on site). Thereis a tennis court, with racquets available,and kayaks.TURANGIAt the southern end of Lake Taupo, theTurangi township lies at the natural centreof the North Island, about four to five hours'drive from either Auckland or Wellington.Built on the banks of the Tongariro River,Turangi lays claim to the slogan “TroutFishing Capital of the World”. But the worldclassfishing is just one of the activitiesthat attract visitors. With Lake Taupo onits doorstep and Tongariro National Parkin its backyard, the town is blessed in theadventure activity department.The Police Association has two homes inTurangi ($60 a night). One unit sleeps eight,the other sleeps six. Both units include aTV, DVD player, washing machine, dryer,shower/bath, spare blankets, pillows, porta-cot,high chair, security alarm, carport andbarbecue.TE ANAUTe Anau has adopted variouscatchphrases over the years – Gatewayto Fiordland, Holiday Resort of Fiordland,Walking Capital of the World – all true,but its spectacular setting on the shoresof New Zealand’s second biggest lake(after Taupo) speaks for itself. LovelyLake Te Anau is deep and placid,bordered by virgin forest and withstunning views of the Murchison mountainrange, including Mt Luxmore.The Police Association has two homes inTe Anau ($60 a night). They are one streetback from the beach (about one minute’swalk away) and each has a TV, DVDplayer, washing machine, dryer, shower,bath, spare blankets, pillows, high chair,radio, night store heater, electric blanketson all beds, and a secure garage.There are several dates available for houses at all three of these wonderful holiday destinations:visit www.policeassn.org.nz/products-services/holiday-accommodation, or call us on 0800 500 122.NEW ZEALAND POLICE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2013 207

FeatureCalls for general arming continueThe majority of PoliceAssociation memberscontinue to support generalarming for New Zealandpolice officers, despite recentmoves to improve frontlinefirearms availability.Results from the 2013 Police AssociationMembers Survey also show that generalduties branch (GDB) frontline staff arefrequently involved in incidents theybelieve would be better resolved if a firearmwas present.The 2013 survey of members, by theNielsen research company, includesattitudes to arming and to Tasers. Thesurvey was completed by 3997 members,covering both constabulary and nonconstabularystaff, giving a maximummargin of error of +/-1.6 per cent.The objective was to get an up-to-dateperspective on members’ views and makecomparisons with the past two surveys in2010 and 2008.As in previous surveys, this year’squestions covered self-reporting of incidentswhere members had been threatened,attacked or injured while on duty. It alsogauged the level of support among membersand the public for general arming.While most Association members (61%)still support general arming, the numberis down from 2010 (72%) across all policeemployees, and is now more closely alignedto that of the general public (56%), but it isstill higher than the level in 2008 (47%) (seeGraphs 1 & 2).GRAPH 1: SUPPORT FOR GENERAL ARMING OF POLICE%Not sureTotal 201334615%Total 201024724%Total 200848475%Constables 2013Constables 2010332363744%3%Constables 200849464%Employees 201340528%Employees 201028666%Employees 200843507%Authorised officer 201331654%Authorised officer 201019729%Oppose SupportGRAPH 2: WHAT LEVEL OF SUPPORT IS THERE AMONGGENERAL PUBLIC?General Public 2013General Public 2010General Public 2008Police 2013Police 2010%Not sure37567%285814%325513%34615%24724%Police 200848475%The research revealed that two out of every10 constables had been involved in anincident in the past year that they believewould have had a better resolution if theyhad been carrying a firearm.OpposePolice AssociationPresident Greg O’Connorpointed out that, betweenthe 2008 and 2010 surveys,nine police officers were shot –two fatally. “Clearly, by 2010, therising threat to officer safety fromarmed offenders had been broughtSupporthome to everyone in a way that, tragically,could not be ignored. The 2010 resultsreflected that. This year, while the threathas not receded, moves to improve firearmsavailability appear to have eased the feelingof insecurity for some – though a clearmajority of frontline officers still believegeneral arming remains necessary. The208 SEPTEMBER 2013POLICE NEWS – THE VOICE OF POLICE

FeatureGRAPH 3: NUMBER OF INCIDENTS WHERE THREATENED WITH WEAPON (IN LAST YEAR)2013Constables(%)FirearmEmployees(%)AuthorisedOfficer (%)Constables(%)Any other weaponEmployees(%)AuthorisedOfficer (%)None 92 100 98 56 98 82Once 5 0 0 14 1 4Twice 1 0 0 14 0 8Three times7%0 0 0 5 0 0More than three times 1 0 2 11 0 62010Constables(%)FirearmEmployees(%)AuthorisedOfficer (%)Constables(%)Any other weaponEmployees(%)AuthorisedOfficer (%)None 90 100 98 53 98 89Once 7 0 0 13 1 3Twice10%1 0 0 14 0 2Three times 0 0 0 6 0 0More than three times 1 0 2 14 0 6GRAPH 4: INCIDENTS INVOLVING ATTACKS BY OFFENDERS2013Constables(%)Attacked by an offenderEmployees(%)AuthorisedOfficer (%)Constables(%)Injured by an offenderEmployees(%)AuthorisedOfficer (%)None 61 99 63 82 99 80Once 17 0 14 13 1 16Twice 11 0 8 4 0 239% 38% 19% 1%20%Three times 4 0 6 1 0 2More than three times 7 0 10 1 0 02010Constables(%)Attacked by an offenderEmployees(%)AuthorisedOfficer (%)Constables(%)Injured by an offenderEmployees(%)AuthorisedOfficer (%)None 54 99 83 79 100 89Once 17 0 3 14 0 8Twice 14 0 5 5 0 346% 1% 17% 21% 11%Three times 6 0 0 1 0 0More than three times 8 0 9 1 0 0Association shares that view, and indeedI believe general arming is eventuallyinevitable, but, sadly, New Zealand willhave to endure a tragedy before it happens.”Support for arming among the publichas been consistent over all three years ofthe survey, but with an increased numberwilling to take a stance on the issue in 2013(7% “not sure” compared with 14% “notsure” in 2010).Analysis of the arming issue shows thatsupport for general arming is highest amongAssociation members who work in roadpolicing (72%) and frontline GDB (69%)roles. Members who work in rural areas andmembers who have been in Police for fiveto nine years are also more likely to supportgeneral arming (66% and 67% respectively),as are those at the ranks of constableand senior constable (67% in favour).Conversely, opposition to general armingis highest among those who have beenin Police for 20 years or more (with 42%Continues page 210NEW ZEALAND POLICE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2013 209

FeatureFrom page 209opposed, compared with 34% overall), thosewith the rank of inspector or above, andsenior management (both 64% opposed).The survey shows a decrease in the pastyear in the number of constables reportingeither being threatened with a firearm orbeing attacked. However, the number ofinjuries caused by attacks has not decreasedto the same extent, probably because theyinvolve higher levels of violence towardsofficers (see Graphs 3 & 4).Also, not all incidents involving weaponsare reported. One-third of members whowere threatened on at least one occasionin the past year admitted they had notreported every incident, which wasconsistent with previous surveys.The research revealed that two out ofevery 10 constables had been involved in anincident in the past year that they believewould have had a better resolution if theyhad been carrying a firearm.This finding is consistent with the twoearlier surveys.A breakdown of the numbers showsthat among GDB staff, the figure is higher(33%), as it is for members who have beenin Police for less than five years (30%) andbetween five and nine years (32%). Theaverage among all members is 21 per cent(see Graph 5).As was the case in 2008 and 2010, thesurvey once again found there was almostuniversal support for the general issuing topolice of Tasers from both members and thepublic (see Graph 6).Police TravelInsuranceAvailable onlineanytimeGRAPH 5: INCIDENTS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTERRESOLVED WITH A FIREARM2008(%)2010(%)2013(%)Yes 20 28 21No 58 52 55Not applicable/not been in this situation 22 19 23You might be arranging travelin the weekend or at theairport ready to depart:More choices of cover.15% discount for HealthPlan members.GRAPH 6: GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR TASERS%Members 393Not sure4%Many common healthconditions automaticallyaccepted*.Lift-off withPolice Travel Insurance- online - anytime!General Public107811%OpposeSupportVisit ‘Insurances’ section at:www.policeassn.org.nz* For full details refer to the policy documentavailable from the ‘Police Travel Insurance’page under the ‘Insurances’ section at:www.policeassn.org.nzAs was the case in 2008 and 2010, the survey once again found therewas almost universal support for the general issuing to police of Tasersfrom both members and the public.210 SEPTEMBER 2013POLICE NEWS – THE VOICE OF POLICE

FeatureWhat the committees are sayingNo corner of the countryhas been untouched by thesweeping changes withinPolice in the past year. PoliceAssociation committees fromnorth to south report that themembers they represent have allfelt the sting of restructuring insome way.Centralisation, loss of non-sworn staff,workforce management, new rosters,the PCT and issues with the new filemanagement centres (FMCs) were recurringthemes during discussions at committeeAGMs this year.Even though staff had been aware thechanges were coming, most committeesnoted that the restructuring had resulted in adifficult adjustment period and had severelyaffected morale among some staff.Some committee chairmen said bothsworn and non-sworn members were stillfeeling insecure about their future in Police.Although non-sworn staff had borne thebrunt of the recent restructure, seniorsergeants were under no illusion they werenext on the chopping block.However, pragmatism and a businessas-usualapproach are also apparent in thecommittee reports, even as some sworn staffhave had to step up to fill the gaps left by thedeparture of their non-sworn colleagues.In Dunedin, chairman Matt Taylor notesthat regardless of workgroup title changes(for example, GDB is soon to be PublicSafety Team), “the street side of the job isstill the same”.In Southland, chairman Peter Crepin saidthe past year had been the most disruptiveupheaval that many senior staff had everseen and it would be naive to think it was allover. He also reported that it was pleasing tosee that disciplinary and Code of Conductissues had reduced in recent years.In Otago, chairman Mike Thomas madea plea for more stable leadership duringrestructuring, rather than “a revolvingdoor” of management. He praised the “goodoperational stuff ”, such as Mobility, FMCsand the Crime Reporting Line that he saidwould “enhance our abilities to preventcrime and lock up the bad guys”.Pragmatism and a business-as-usual approachare also apparent in the committee reports, evenas some sworn staff have had to step up to fillthe gaps left by the departure of their non-sworncolleagues.Teething problems were identified withthe FMCs, however, most committees wereoptimistic that once the issues were ironedout, the FMC would improve the preventionof crime.A couple of chairmen said they weresurprised and disappointed that PoliceCommissioner Peter Marshall had reactedto the results of this year’s Police Associationmembers’ survey by saying the Associationshould “lighten up”.They were also worried about low recruitnumbers this year and the number ofserving staff leaving to work in Australia.Members – New discounts for youWe have added another new provider to our discount programme.Several committees continue to lobby forbetter firearms access and training for allconstabulary staff.Sincere thanks were extended to allcommittee members for their commitmentand advocacy for their region’s members.Rotorua chairman Scott Thompson said thatevery year he was amazed by the dedicationand persistence of committee members.“At times, by supporting members, they canplace themselves in uncomfortable positions,but, just like policing, ‘someone’ has to do it,”he said.The call has also gone out for more peopleto get involved at the committee level. AsKapiti-Mana chairman Robert Gregorypointed out: “We now live and work intimes of change, and I urge all membersto seriously consider making themselvesavailable for election.”Auckland City chairwoman MarciaMurray said she would like to see morerepresentation at committee level from nonswornmembers, GDB section members,women, and dog handlers to ensure thecommittees were fully representative of allmembers.Tauranga chairman Wayne Hunterhighlighted one of the problems when hesaid: “We have a large local committee, butfor some reason it’s always the same five orsix who turn up to the meeting.”He said that if members took theopportunity to join, they would find it arewarding role.If you are interested in getting involved,contact your local committee for furtherdetails. Further information can be foundunder the Find Your Local Representativesection of our website, www.policeassn.org.nz.SsangYong – is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing car brands and is billedas Korea’s premium SUV and UTE manufacturer. Its vehicles are subject to theKorean New Car Assessment Program (KNCAP) and carry a minimum of a fourstarsafety rating. Members can enjoy:10% off the RRP of all new vehiclesTo find out about the terms of this discountand others available through the MemberDiscounts programme – go to our websitewww.policeassn.org.nz, sign-on, then clickon ‘Member Discounts’ from the ‘Products &Services’ menu. You need to be logged in toview the discounts.We invite all members of thePolice and Families Credit Unionto our AGM, to be held at11.00am, 23 October 2013James Cook Hotel,147 The TerraceWellingtonNEW ZEALAND POLICE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2013 211

Spotlight on…Thee-CrimeGroupMost criminal investigations nowinvolve a cyber component andsometimes it’s the key factorthat will crack a case. DebStringer reportson the increasinglyimportant work of thePolice e-Crime Group.Hi-tech audio equipment is used to get rid of background noise from audio recordings that might be needed as evidence in criminal cases.The contribution that Police’s e-CrimeGroup makes to investigations inNew Zealand and globally has increaseddramatically since Police News first reportedon its work in 2009.Back then, there was a two-year backlog offiles and in some cases detectives would waitup to six months for the results of computerforensic analysis. But with the proliferationof computers and storage devices, the needfor investigators to access and analyse digitalinformation in a timely way were becomingcritical.The introduction that same year of theEVE (Environment for Virtualised Evidence)application was an innovation that helpedthe group on the path to where it is today.Modern e-crime units are still faced witha dynamic and growing workload, but nowthey have the tools to keep up, and a big partof that includes keeping the newly mobileequippedfrontline as tech-savvy as possible,says group head Maarten Kleintjes.These days, there are very few crimesthat aren’t linked to technology in someway. Maarten says it just makes sense that,where appropriate, police officers can accessforensic evidence themselves. “After all, it’stheir case and they are the ones who knowwhat they are looking for,” he says.Super computer EVE, installed at the threee-crime labs in Auckland, Wellington andDunedin, plays its part by extracting forensicWHAT IS E-CRIME?Electronic crime, also known ase-crime or cybercrime, refers tocriminal activity that involvesthe internet, a computer orother electronic devices. Somee-crime relates specifically tocomputers, such as distributingdamaging electronic virusesor launching a denial-ofserviceattack, which causesa computer system to denyservice to any authorised user.Other common offences includeidentity theft, fraud, harassment,including threatening violence,the possessing, making ordistributing of objectionablematerial, breaches of copyright.evidence from technical devices and cloningthe contents. That replicated material canthen be accessed by OCs at any time.Police can log on to EVE from anywhereon the police network, and either search thecontents using the customised web searchfacility or start the computer and use it as asuspect would have used it.“Basically, EVE is incredibly user friendlyE-Crime Group boss Maarten Kleintjes with amobile cellphone analyser kit used by e-crimeliaison officers in the field. Photos: DEB STRINGERand means officers can look through forensicevidence without the fear of damaging itscontents,” Maarten says.When EVE was launched, then policeminister Judith Collins said that as well asboosting the capability of investigators, thetechnology sent a strong signal to criminalsthat they could not hide their electronicfingerprints. “I’m told that the only wayto hide information on a hard drive fromthe team at the e-crime lab is to take it tothe middle of Cook Strait and throw itoverboard,” she quipped.212 SEPTEMBER 2013POLICE NEWS – THE VOICE OF POLICE

KIWIS STILLGETTING CAUGHTIN WEB SCAMSMaarten Kleintjes uses a microscope to inspect a memory chip extracted from a broken phone.Maarten says that in a recent successwhere staff uncovered digital evidence,they were able to pass on informationto the FBI that led to the rescue of threechildren who were being sexually abusedat an American address. Police here wereable to track the address after it was foundthat the victims’ pictures had been takenon a cellphone with GPS capability bya suspected paedophile who was underpolice surveillance and who had recentlyreturned to New Zealand following a tripto the United States.An increase in the number of e-crimeliaison officers is also helping the frontline,Maarten says. There are 30 part-timeliaison officers, made up of sworn andnon-sworn staff, working in policestations throughout the country, whoextract information from cellphones andcomputers seized by police. They can oftenprovide information to officers on the spot,including the ability to view the content ofseized computers and assess its relevance.Some cases will require even morespecialised expertise, such as recoveringinformation from broken or damagedelectronic equipment, a task that can onlybe done at the group’s national office inWellington.Maarten offers a recent examplewhere an offender who was charged withaggravated robbery had destroyed hiscellphone and attempted to provide a fakealibi. E-crime analysers repaired the phoneand extracted 2200 text message exchangesthat revealed incriminating details of therobbery plan.E-crime forensic analysis was thelinchpin in another recent case in Nelsonwhere a member of the public found awater-damaged cellphone. It wouldn’t turnon, but contained a memory card that,when loaded into a working cellphone,revealed 240 sexual images of children.The finder took the phone to police, whohanded it over to the e-crime unit, which,by analysing the phone’s contacts, textmessages and memory card, were able toidentify the offender.The e-Crime Group is also workingon building good relationships withsocial media providers such as Facebook,Hotmail and Twitter so police can accessinformation from these sites wheninvestigating criminal matters. Maartensays it’s not always straightforwardbecause such organisations are governedby the laws of the country they are set upin, meaning New Zealand law does notnecessarily apply.“Recently we had a case where wewere trying to find out the IP [internetprotocol] address of a missing personwho had posted something on Facebook.Initially this didn’t appear to be aproblem as, under American law, if thereis an imminent threat to the person inquestion, organisations can provide thisinformation.”However, the investigation stalled whenthe case was reclassified as a homicide.Under United States law, once someoneis dead, police need a search warrant toaccess the information.“Obviously, this isn’t an ideal situation,”says Maarten. “We want to be able to tell aperson’s loved ones what has happened assoon as we can, so we are working reallyhard at developing these relationshipsto make this process run as smoothly aspossible.”The third annual review of NetSafe’s OnlineReporting Button website (the Orb), run inconjunction with government departments,shows New Zealanders are still falling victimto internet scams.Kiwis have lost more than $4.4 million toscammers in the past year as cyber criminalsbecome more innovative, including turning toblackmail.The largest losses recorded wereinheritance and government grant scams,where victims are persuaded to partwith money before they can receive their“windfall”. More than $1.5m was handed overin these schemes.Romance ploys, previously the biggestearner for the scammers, were not far behind,with almost $1.3m lost.NetSafe chief executive Martin Cocker’sadvice to internet users is to be suspiciousof any unexpected emails and do not sendmoney by wire transfer unless you knowthe other party personally. “Once sent, it’simpossible to track or recover your funds.”A new scam reported for the first time thisyear put a technological spin on blackmail.Victims took part in naked video chatsessions only to find their activities hadbeen recorded. The other party threatenedto upload the film to YouTube or socialnetworking sites unless money was paid.NetSafe received reports of up to $600being sent to blackmailers as far afield as thePhilippines and Morocco.“It’s a very difficult situation to find yourselfin – we’ve had users afraid of friends andfamily seeing the videos, or losing their jobs,”Mr Cocker told The New Zealand Herald.“Once an initial sum has been sent through,the requests for more money keep coming.”The largest number of reports came underthe online trading category. More than 350people reported they lost money buyinggoods online. “Individuals can easily create aprofile on a local Facebook group, list itemsfor sale and give a buyer their bank details,”Mr Cocker said.“We’ve had many people report losingmoney when the cheap iPhone or clothesthey’ve sent payment for have failed to arriveand the seller has disappeared, blocked themfrom the page or ignored all messages.”The Orb website, theorb.org.nz, is runin partnership with Police, Customs, theCommerce Commission, Department ofInternal Affairs, Consumer Affairs, theNational Cyber Security Centre and theOffice of the Privacy Commissioner. Ithelps users report online incidents such asobjectionable material, scams or frauds,dodgy online traders, privacy breaches andchild pornography.Reports from the website are often sent toPolice for further investigation.NEW ZEALAND POLICE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2013 213

View from the bottom BY CONSTABLE IAM KEENThis column is written by a frontline police officer. It does not represent the views orpolicies of the Police AssociationAwolI’ve been hearing somegrumbling lately from acouple of folk who are upsetabout a lack of response totheir complaints to Police.Admittedly, the reportedoffences are at the low end ofthe scale – one was taggingand the other was disorderlybehaviour. On both occasions,after numerous follow-ups andpromises of action, nobodyturned up to talk to the victimsand nothing further happened.One complainant took mattersinto his own hands when theculprit returned to his property.You’d think that handlingminor complaints, maintainingpublic confidence and nippingcrime in the bud is exactlywhat Prevention First is allabout. Y’know, being a quickand visible presence to preventsmall crimes from escalating.So why the big no-show? Isour new deployment modelfaulty? Do we not have enoughfrontline staff?I’ve recently heard that aNorth Island 24-hour policestation was closed overnight asthey had insufficient workers tostaff both patrols and the frontdesk.Whatever the reason, thislack of service is letting usdown. Our side of the socialbargain is to support thecommunity, while law-abidingcitizens keep the peace and siton juries in return. In otherwords, we need to look after thecommunity we have to get thecommunity we want. Lettingmembers of the public sufferfrom plain old bullies, drunkenyobbos or petty criminals isunfair. It’s our job to be there,even for the small stuff.SpookedUnless you’ve been living undera rock, you will have heard thename of our fine organisationbeing tossed about in theGovernment CommunicationsSecurity Bureau (GCSB) billdebate. In short, the bill givesthe GCSB broader surveillancepowers by allowing theinvestigation of New Zealandcitizens and incorporatinggreater internet surveillancecapabilities. And, yes, Police getanother investigative avenue asa result.I see it like this: someonehas to keep up with the everchanginguse of technologyin both committing crimeand fighting it, and havingone organisation with theappropriate powers saves Police,the Defence Force and theSIS duplicating each other. It’seasier to monitor and controlthose special “powers” if they’recentralised in one organisation,and it’s no doubt cheaper, too.Should I be worried that NewZealand citizens are includedin the bill’s remit? Well, havinglong ago realised that criminalscan be New Zealand citizens,and that cybercrime recognisesno boundaries – nope, I’m notworried.For all the talk about a BigBrother society, the averageNew Zealander doesn’t givea rat’s arse about the bill,partly because the detail isstupendously boring andcomplicated and partly becausethe younger ones amongus are much less concernedabout privacy. And, with allthe reporting requirements ofPolice under the Search andSurveillance Act, CriminalProcedure Act and CriminalDisclosure Act, we’re not likelyto embrace yet another withoutsome measure of caution.When some of our currentstaff started in the job, the onlyphone available was in the localphone box or police stationfoyer, the Wanganui computerhadn’t been invented, and GPSwas a spray for killing weeds.With all the new technologybeing handed out at themoment, and the small amountof training that goes with it,it could take time for some ofour colleagues to adjust. Withthe growing requirement to filereports online, I sincerely hopewe, too, will be protected fromcybercrime.Sharing the loveI’m feeling empathy for memates in Marlborough andWellington after the recentshake-up.Even though I’m an old handnow, there’s nothing like therattle of concrete on steel tospeed up the heart rate. I hearthe Castle rattled its dags likeShrek the sheep, but the sway atCentral felt worse thanks to itsbase isolators.I did laugh, though, when Iheard the Wellington districtcommander on the newstelling locals there would be anincreased police presence onthe street “to ensure communitysafety”.For a minute there, itsounded like police wereexpected to hold back the forcesof nature.Sadly, that might be a littlebeyond our capabilities.Kia kaha.See ya214 SEPTEMBER 2013POLICE NEWS – THE VOICE OF POLICE

Your value-added membership systemEnhanced Health Plan information anda more flexible Holiday Home bookingsystem are two important features of theAssociation’s new Customer RelationshipManagement (CRM) system, Blueline 360,which comes online later this year.Project manager Shane Parker saysBlueline 360 promises a fast and efficientservice without compromising on quality.It includes a quicker Police Health Plansurgical approval process and memberswill be able to check the progress of theirmedical claims online.Improvements to the Holiday Homebooking system include:• Holiday home access details texted toyour phone, so they are close to handwhen you arrive;• Improved access to book online;• Extensive search capabilities, allowingyou to view all homes available by date;• Streamlined ballot and wait list facilities;• Easier and more flexible options forpaying for bookings, for example, byinstalments through a member’s Policepay, Visa or Credit Union transfer;• Faster communications about yourholiday home booking by email and text.Members will also notice that they canview and immediately update online manyof their personal details, as well as quicklyfinding out who their field officer and localAssociation representatives are and how tocontact them. These details can be lookedup now, but are not personalised to themember.NotebookPolice Association IT manager Shane Parker, project manager for Blueline 360, says the new membershipsystem will speed up communications to members via email, mail and texts.Complex projectMr Parker says replacing the currentsystems has been an extensive and complexproject. “Essentially, we are replacing foursystems that we’ve had since the mid to late1980s. There’s a 28-year-old membership/payment system, a 25-year-old Health Plansystem, and a 20-year-old Holiday Homebooking engine that has had an onlinebooking system plugged into it,” he says.“There has been a lot of functionalityto replace, along with opportunities forstreamlining and we have needed to takethe time to ensure we got it right.“The new system will expand ourcommunication capabilities with members,enabling us to respond faster and morecomprehensively to the membership viaemail, mail and text.”He says Association staff are also lookingforward to the new system, includingthe fact that it will involve fewer manualprocesses, which will result in a speedierservice to members.CRMA CRM system is software that allowsorganisations to manage interactions withcurrent and future customers or, in thecase of the Association, our members.With more sophisticated technology, anorganisation’s business processes and datacan be better organised, certain tasks canbe fully or semi-automated and customer(member) services can be synchronised.The goal for the Association is to havean even more effective relationship with itsmembers and provide them with the bestservice possible.HE’S COVERED: Formerpolice officer Russell Ogilvy,right, of Auckland, who nowworks as a technical adviserfor Immigration New Zealand,is the winner of six months’free insurance through PoliceFire & General Insurance.In a recent Fire & GeneralInsurance promotion,members who took outhome insurance not only hadsix months of their homepremiums paid for them, theirname also went in the drawfor a further six months’ paidcover. Police AssociationPresident Greg O’Connorand Lumley representativesmarketing manager RobDibley and relationshipmanager Rachel McNabbwere on hand to congratulateRussell on his win last month.NEW ZEALAND POLICE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2013 215

NotebookMOST WANTEDTRY HARDIt’s time to register for the Twizel Hard LabourWeekend, where you can slog your guts out on abicycle and on foot amid some of New Zealand’smost spectacular scenery. There are severaloptions for taking part in the annual LabourWeekend event (Saturday, October 26 to Monday,October 28), including: the Canal Caper (cyclingalongside Twizel’s canal system that’s part of theupper Waitaki power scheme); the Pyramid Run(a 19-kilometre off-road run – or walk – in themagnificent Mackenzie Country); the Dusky Trail(a 40km mountain bike course through four highcountry stations); or enter all three events to bea Twizel Hard Labourer. There are also events forchildren and money raised goes towards youthsports clubs and community groups in Twizel. Theentry for all events is $40 and $10 for under-18s.twizelhardlabour.org.nz.SEAFOOD AND SONGSIf you happen to be anywhere near Port Chalmerson Saturday, September 21, head directly to theport for its annual seafood festival. You’ll hardlybe able to move for celebrity chefs serving upspecialty dishes throughout the day. Among the29 food stalls, look out for Al Brown (of TV fame),Judith Cullen (of TVNZ’s Good Morning), BevanSmith (from Riverstone Kitchen) and Fleur Sullivan(of Fleur’s Place, Moeraki). Singer-songwriter DonMcGlashan,Lyttelton bandThe Eastern,Christchurchsextet TangoLa Luna andsinger HannahHowes willbe providingthe music. Police are involved, too, through aBlue Light and Trade Zone Kids Gone Fishingcompetition. festival.portchalmers.comIf you miss out on the Port Chalmers event, oryou’re stuck in the North Island, you can planahead for the fourth Bay of Islands Food and WineFestival (also known as “it!”) in Paihia, on Saturday,October 26. You can look forward to “kinasucking”, “oyster shucking and eating” and “pieeating” among the food and wine stalls. SingersongwriterDave Dobbyn is the headline act onstage. paihianz.co.nz/it_festivalTe PunaReothe spring oflanguageSergeant Wayne Panapa,of the Police Maori,Pacific and EthnicServices team, providesbasic phrases that couldbe used in everydayinteractions.He kai kei akuringaHair car e key ah kooring ahThere is food at the endof my hands (meaningthat a person can usetheir basic abilities andresources to createsuccess)FAST FACTSNZPAPolice Welfare FundTwenty staff work for the Police WelfareFund (PWF) at the Police Association'sNational Office, supporting PoliceHealth Plan, Police Insurances andHoliday Homes. Staff also providesupport services to PWF throughmembership, finance, communciationsand IT. The Member Services team dealswith 350 calls a day on PWF and Policeand Families Credit Union matters.Police Health PlanPolice Health Plan (PHP) was set upmore than 30 years ago. It offersquality medical cover, reimbursing costsranging from GP visits to major surgery,with flexible levels of cover to suitmembers’ needs. PHP is independentlyowned and operated by Police HealthPlan Limited, a subsidiary of PoliceWelfare Fund Limited. PHP is not-forprofitand surpluses are used to ensurethat members have access to one of thebest-value health insurance packagesin New Zealand. Consumer magazinehas previously rated PHP as No 1 forcustomer satisfaction in the country.AM Best has assigned PHP a financialstrength rating of B++ (Good).InsurancesFire & General InsuranceMore than 5700 members have 19,600home, contents, motor vehicle andmarine policies through Police Fire &General Insurance. Police Welfare Fundmembership allows members to accessthe cover, which is underwritten byLumley General Insurance Ltd.Police Life InsuranceAs well as Police Group Life cover, whichextends to 10,000 members, we provideadditional life insurance cover for5000 members. Life insurance benefitstotalling $2.7 million were paid out on20 policies covering members and theirpartners in the year to July 2013.Travel InsurancePolice Travel Insurance offers quality,cost-competitive travel insurancecover available 24/7 for Police WelfareFund members travelling overseas,with discounted rates if membershave Police Health Plan cover. It isunderwritten by AIG Insurance NewZealand Limited (AIG).Lending and financePolice Home Loan PackageThe Police Home Loan package,provided through ANZ Bank, hasdiscounted rates and other attractivebenefits for members of the PoliceWelfare Fund and their immediatefamilies. Police Home Loans increasedby $80 million to a portfolio of $730million in the year to August 2013.Financial planning assistancePolice Welfare Fund members haveaccess, at specially negotiated rates,to financial advice from Spicers, oneof New Zealand’s leading financialplanning providers, which alsohas excellent knowledge of Policesuperannuation benefits.Police and Families CreditUnionThe Police and Families Credit Union(PFCU) is a separate organisation, butstill offers members savings and loanservices at very good rates.Holiday HomesThere are currently 59 holiday homesavailable to members in 25 locationsthroughout New Zealand. Two newhomes will open in Hanmer Springsfor bookings in early 2014. It costs just$60 a night to stay in a holiday home.All units are fully equipped and selfcontained.All you need to bring arefood and linen.Benevolent grants andbenefitsFull members of the Police WelfareFund can apply for a range of grantsand benefits, ranging from birth andadoption benefits to relationshipcounselling. The birth benefit comprises$50 on the birth of a child and $200 fortwins.For more information on all of thePolice Welfare Fund services, visitwww.policeassn.org.nz/productsservices.216 SEPTEMBER 2013POLICE NEWS – THE VOICE OF POLICE

NotebookOn trendRegion 7’s new director promises to be avaluable – and well-dressed – member mber of theteam.Senior police prosecutor Sergeant GrantGerken is well known for his sartorialelegance and now he’s bringing hisdistinctive “Southern-man” style to theboardroom table as the Police Association’snew Region 7 director, along with atrack record of 18 years’ service with theSouthland committee.Grant, 46, a born-and-bred Southlander,who lives in Invercargill, says he jumped atthe chance to be a director. “The role hasalways been something that I have aspiredto and, you might say, the stars have alignedand I consider myself privileged to have theopportunity to serve my members at thislevel.”Grant’s previous roles with the committeeincluded welfare officer, vice-chairman,chairman and conference delegate. Asa director, he says, he will continue to“champion the underdog”, which has alwaysbeen his motivation for working for theAssociation.Grant says the biggest challenge facingmembers today is remaining strong inthe face of an ever-changing policingenvironment.“In this era of centralisation, ourchallenge is to concentrate on broadening,strengthening and empowering these localcommittees and building a solid foundationfor our Association that will withstand thechallenges the future may present.”Building solid relationships and keepingthe lines of communication open are vital toGrant Gerken, right, and his twin brother Dean, who is also a policeofficer in Invercargill.that goal, he says. Networking withinpolicing circles comes naturally tohim thanks to a wide-ranging careerover 22 years that has includedfrontline policing, ing, communitypolicing, intel, youth educationand his current role as a policeprosecutor.He has also forgedoverseascontactsduring fivesecondmentsto the Pacific,where hetrainedprosecutorsand juniorattorney-general ralsolicitors in Samoa andKiribati.Whatever the role, he always bringshis sense of humour and fun, somethinghe shares with his identical twin, Dean,a scene of crime officer, who also worksat the Invercargill station.“I like to think that I’m the morestylish one,” he notes, “but people stillget us confused, so recently, when apackage of training supplement powderarrived for me, a colleague mistakenlygave it to Dean.”Eventually, the package made its wayto Grant’s desk, but not before Dean hadreplaced the powder with icing sugar.Grant took the “supplement”three times before becomingsuspicious, but it didn’t takelong to work out who wasbehind the prank.Grant is plotting revenge.Meanwhile, he’s already gotan agenda item for next month’sannual conference – evokingthe art of stylish dressing!Grant replaces Brett Roberts,a director since 2009. Brett hasdecided to take a step backfor personal reasons, but willremain a member of the Otagocommittee. Brett says he isgrateful for the support andguidance he received during histime as a director. “I have reallyenjoyed my time with the board of directorsand all the other people I have worked with.I wish I could thank you all personally, butthere are too many to name, so hopefully,when you read this, you will know who youare.”REGION ELECTIONS: Region directorsare elected for a two-year term bythree representatives from each Policedistrict within the region. Regions 1, 3,5 and 7 are elected on “odd” years, andRegions 2, 4 and 6 on “even” years. With2013 being an “odd” year, nominationswere called for the director roles inRegions 1, 3, 5 and 7. Jug Price, WayneAberhart and Craig Tickelpenny havebeen returned as the Region 1, 3 and 5directors respectively and Grant Gerkenhas replaced Brett Roberts, who steppedaside from the Region 7 role. There aretwo nominations for the deputy directorroles in Regions 1 and 3. The election willbe held later this year.NEW ZEALAND POLICE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2013 217

NotebookFLASHBACKFrom left, Sergeant William Cooper, Constable Frederick Jordan, Constable Percy Tulloch, Constable Edward Best.Tragedy on the West CoastNo one really knows why StanleyGraham went on a killing rampage inOctober 1941, although there are plenty oftheories about his state of mind.REMEMBRANCE DAY 2013What we do know is that Graham washaving financial troubles on his dairyfarm at Kowhitirangi (then known asKoiterangi), inland from Hokitika on theWest Coast, and had been threateningneighbours, whom he believed wereIn the lead-up to 2013 RemembranceDay, we recall the sacrifice of theseven men who died at the hands ofStanley Graham in 1941:Sergeant William CooperBecause Remembrance Day fallson a Sunday this year, the officialceremony at the Police College willbe held on Friday, September 27.Leading up to RemembranceDay, which honours the memorypoisoning his cows. He was known toof police officers slain on duty,have several firearms and was a crack shot Constables Edward Best, Percy Association committees aroundcredited with being able to shoot a stag Tulloch and Frederick Jordanthe country will receive boxes ofbetween the eyes at 500 paces.Remembrance pins in timeAgriculture inspector GeorgeWhen police visited his house onRidleyfor them to be worn a weekOctober 8 to speak to him about hisbefore Remembrance Day.behaviour and ask him to relinquish hisHome guardsmen Richard Coulson The pins, which featurefirearms, the shooting started. By the end and Gregory Hutchisona huia bird featherof the second day, six men were dead – fourembedded with apolice constables and two home guardsmen An inscription on the memorial at police chevron, were(agriculture inspector George Ridley died Kowhitirangi, erected in 2004, is a created by thelater of his wounds in 1943) – gunned poignant reminder of the risks that Police Associationdown by Graham.police faced then and now. It is an in partnershipHe disappeared into the bush behind his extract from A Policeman’s Prayer with Police andproperty and evaded capture for nearly two and was found in the possession of have becomeweeks. The reasons for his pointless and Constable Tulloch after he died. a tangiblebloody actions died with him when he wassymbol tofinally felled by Constable Jim Quirke after “Let me look into the face of honour thea 12-day manhunt through rugged West death with unblinking eyes and memory of police officers slain onCoast terrain.with no sense of fear. Teach duty. Pins should be worn on theWhen the news broke on October 20me to realise that there are week leading up to and on the daythat Graham had been captured and hadof Remembrance Day, on the leftdied of his injuries, the New Zealand Police prowling human wolves everlapel or left hand side, above anyJournal was about to go to press. It ran a ready to devour the innocent, medals.one-sentence announcement and published that there are depravedAll funds collected in exchangephotos of the four dead officers. In its next creatures cast in comelyfor the pins go to the Police Familiesissue in December it was able to reproduceCharitable Trust, which helps thehuman mould to whom murdera stunning, full-page display of photosfamilies of police officers killed on(opposite page) taken during the search for is but an incident.”duty.Graham.218 SEPTEMBER 2013POLICE NEWS – THE VOICE OF POLICE

1 23 546 7Though the quality of the images from The New Zealand Police Journalof 1941 has deteriorated, the content is still significant and gives a feel forthe conditions that the search parties, made up of police, army personnel,home guardsmen and civilians, were working in. It was the largestmanhunt in New Zealand. More than 300 people joined in the search forGraham, with orders to shoot on sight if they found him armed.1. Some of the search party at “Manuka Swamp”.2. The type of country in which the search was carried out.3. Constable Jim Quirke, left, fired on Graham, who was standing wherethe man on the right is positioned. Quirke had stalked Graham and shothim at a range of 25 yards. Graham was not killed outright, but died inhospital within 12 hours of being admitted. He is said to have told Quirkethat he was planning to give himself up that night.4. Searchers pose in Graham’s hide-out in the hollowed-out base of a tree.5. Graham’s house in Kowhitirangi, subsequently destroyed by fire.6. Police bathe in a hot pool at Kokatahi, near Kowhitirangi.7. A swing bridge over the Styx River at Kokatahi.NEW ZEALAND POLICE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2013 219

NotebookKEEN ON WINE by Ricky CollinsYalumba WinesA visit to the wineries in SouthAustralia has been a must-dofor me when I’m across theditch. I love visiting establishedAustralian producers thatcontinue to deliver great wines ata reasonable price.Yalumba, in the Barossa Valley,is the oldest family owned wineryin Australia. It all began whenEnglish brewer Samuel Smithmoved to Australia in 1847 andbought 30 acres of land nearthe pretty town of Anguston. In1849, Samuel and his son Sidneyplanted the first vines at whatwas to become Yalumba Wines.During the Bendigo gold rushin 1852, Samuel went to Victoriawhere he did well and went onto buy more land and, as a result,the Yalumba Winery was born.Since then, it has consistentlydelivered excellent wines that arehighly regarded worldwide.Yalumba is now run by RobertHill-Smith, a fifth-generationdescendant of Samuel Smith.Jane Ferrari, Yalumba’sinternational ambassador, visitedDunedin recently and held atasting with some stunningwines. She focused on threewine varieties; viognier, cabernetsauvignon and shiraz. Here arethree wines that stood out.COPPER’S CROSSWORD by Constable CunningACROSS1. Served up to those in custody (5)4. Cost-saving exercise ?(7)7. 1C type of person or behaviour (10)8. May consider this as a risk assessment “to …” (3)9. Firearm discharge? (7)10. Helps (4)12. Consider in evidence before being allowed? (13)14. Quickly cut (4)15. Give hope to (7)17. Appropriate (3)18. Mediators (10)19. Detectives (7)20. Slackens off (5)DOWN1. Be cruel (8)2. Evaluation (10)3. Snooped (5)4. Batman and Robin are two of these (5,8)5. A tidal wave (7)6. Slightly burns (5)8. Overwhelming cravings (10)11. Flexible tumblers? (8)13. Hold up (7)14. Go rotten (5)16. Astound (5)2012 Yalumba Eden ValleyViognier RRP $27Viognier is a white wine varietymost commonly produced inthe northern Rhone region ofFrance in a small appellationcalled Condrieu. It’s difficultto produce, but when madewell it can be an extraordinarywine, renowned for its distinctapricot aroma and flavour andviscous texture. Yalumba is thelargest producer of this varietyin Australia. Its 2010 Eden ValleyViognier has the apricot notes,along with lemon and honey. Italso has a viscous mouth-feelwith a dry, crisp finish. And2012 looks to have been a greatvintage for viognier in the EdenValley, as I preferred this wineto the 2010 Virgilius Viognier,Yalumba’s premium release ofthis variety at more than $50 abottle. Jane recommended thisas a match with pork belly.2009 Yalumba “The Signature”RRP $49Yalumba has been producinga blend of cabernet and shirazfor more than 40 years. Itspremium example, known as“The Signature”, has long beenregarded as Australia’s flagshipof this blend and is producedfrom Yalumba’s premiumcabernet sauvignon and shirazgrapes. This is a big wine witha savoury/spicy nose. Flavourwise,it’s very concentratedwith berry fruits, spice, finesilky tannins and excellentlength. I tried it alongside the2008 vintage and felt they werequite different. The 2008 wasappealing, but I think 2009 ismore interesting and will evolveinto a fantastic, long-lasting wine.2011 Yalumba FSB8B BotrytisViognier RRP $27I’m a big fan of dessert wines, aslong as they’re not too over thetop. This botrytis viognier wasan eye-opener. I’d never tried adessert-style viognier, but I waswondering why not as this is afantastic wine. It oozes flavoursof dried apricots, peaches anda hint of musk. It has excellentlength and a crisp, almost zingy,feel on the finish. I tried this withpavlova and it was spectacular.This was a timely reminder tome just how good Yalumbawines are.1 2 3 4 5 679 1012 131714 15 161819 20Across: 1. Meals, 4. Cutback, 7. Suspicious, 8. Arm, 9. Residue, 10. Aids,12. Admissibility, 14. Snip, 15. Hearten, 17. Apt, 18. Moderators, 19. Sleuths, 20.Eases Down: 1. Mistreat, 2. Assessment, 3. Spied, 4. Crime Fighters, 5. Tsunami,6. Chars, 8. Addictions, 11. Gymnasts, 13. Support, 14. Spoil, 16. Amaze8111. What does MWstand for on aradio?2. When a humanbone breaks onlyon one side it iscalled what?3. What is rapperEminem’s realname?4. What is a babyturkey called?5. What yearwas the iPodintroduced?6. What are thetwo highestvalued letters inScrabble?7. What is thetechnical namefor a chef’s hat?8. How many wingsdoes a flea have?9. What Italiancity wasMichelangeloraised in?10. What termapplies tospace devoid ofmatter?Answers1. Medium wave2. Greenstick fracture3. Marshall Mathers III4. Poult5. 20016. Q and Z7. Toque blanche8. None9. Florence10. Vacuum220 SEPTEMBER 2013POLICE NEWS – THE VOICE OF POLICE

To contact Police Sport,email Dave Gallagher at info@policesport.co.nzPolice Association Rugby andNetball TournamentThe 2013 Police Association Rugby and Netball Tournament was held in Wellington lastmonth, August 22-23. Auckland, Wellington and a combined Waikato-Gisborne team,the Titans, competed for the rugby tournament cup, which was won by the Titans,49-18, against Wellington. Ten netball teams took part. In the Open grade, Canterburytook the final from Wellington in a close finish, 23-22, and in the Social grade,Wellington beat Counties Manukau, 33-12.The Titans, a combined team of players from Waikato and Gisborne, took out the tournament cup.Auckland and Wellington battle it out near the Wellington try line.SportSPORTSDIARYPolice Association Ski and BoardChampsWhen: September 9-12, 2013.Where: Turoa Ski Field (prizegiving dinneron Thursday, September 12, Ohakune).Contacts: John Daunton, Christchurch,36970, john.daunton@police.govt.nz;Mark Farrell, Te Puke, 76214, mark.farrell@police.govt.nz.Police League 7s TournamentWhen: November 1-3, 2013.Where: Royal New Zealand Police College,Porirua.Contacts: Gary Alcock, 93945; TonyFeasey, 93250.Police Association 2013 GolfChampsWhen: November 3-5, 2013.Where: Wanaka Golf Course, Wanaka.Contact: Visit policesport.org.nz/site/policesport/Golf%20Newsletter%202013.pdfUndercover Bruthas Police TouchWhen: November 15, 2013Where: Memorial Park, Masterton.Contact: Nathan Riwai-Couch, 47953, or027 4330701.Police Sailing Association AGMWhen: October 1, 2013, 10am.Where: Marine Rescue Centre, 3 Solent St,Mechanics Bay, Auckland (Police MaritimeUnit base). Planning is under way for thePolice Sailing National Championships tobe held in 2014. All police staff who areinterested in sailing are welcome to attendthe meeting.Contact: Ian Clouston, richard.clouston@police.govt.nz or Darrel Watt, darrel.watt@police.govt.nz.Above: First day of the Social grade trophy playoffsbetween North Comms and the Wellington 1 Team.Left: Karen Skudder, tournament netball director andplayer, takes a shot for the Wellington 1 Team whodefeated another Wellington team, the Wilted Ferns,to win the Police Association Trophy in the Socialgrade.Worth the weight: Senior SergeantRoss Bielby, of Tauranga Police, withthe 8.285-kilogram snapper that wonhim the “heaviest snapper section” ofthe Western Bay of Plenty ServicesFishing Competition in April. Morethan 219 anglers, including 72 servingpolice officers, took part in the threedayevent, which raised $7500 for localcharities. Next year’s contest will be heldon April 7-9. Contact Robert Everitt,robert.everitt@police.govt.nz.NEW ZEALAND POLICE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2013 221

LettersLet down by PoliceI am writing to express my disappointmentwith the lack of follow-up from managementfollowing a serious incident that ultimatelyled to my resignation from Police.On the December 25, 2012, at 0300 hours,I was working a night shift in the Hastingsstation. I was asked by the watch housekeeper to assist at the front counter withan aggressive male, who was well known topolice.As I approached the counter and openedthe front door, I was face to face with thebarrel of a gun. In fear and haste, I fellbackwards to the ground thinking, “Thiswon’t hurt too much because it will all beover quickly.” To my relief, the gun was notfired. I gathered myself together and, assistedby colleagues, apprehended the offenderusing my OC spray.I returned to full duties only a coupleof days later, however it quickly becameapparent I was not coping with the effectsof this incident. Emotionally, I was a wreckand fearful of what each day would bring.Family life was a struggle as my wife didnot want me returning to work. Our youngdaughter developed deep fears of me notreturning home from work. I went on twoweeks’ stress leave to try to recover. The onlycontact that I received from Police was frommy immediate supervisor, Sergeant GaryMcFadyen, and members of my section whowould text, phone or visit daily, checking onmy wellbeing.I returned to work. I loved the job andthe comrades that I worked with. However,I was unable to shake the images fromthe incident, so I took 2½ months leavewithout pay, during which I reflected onthe importance of what you have and yourloved ones. I returned to work again to tryto get back the love of the job without thefear, but could not. I was thinking more andmore about the repercussions for my familyshould anything happen to me, so I handedin my resignation.I was not contacted by anyone from HR.No one seemed interested in why I wasresigning and I wasn’t offered a leave ofabsence. I was not asked to complete anexit interview, even though policy states,“All permanent employees who are aboutto leave the NZ Police… must be giventhe opportunity to participate in the exitinterview process.” I felt very let down.The way I was treated was verydisappointing. New Zealand Police did notshow my wife, my colleagues or me thesame courtesy and compassion we show tothe victims we encounter every day. Eventhough I have resigned and moved on, I amstill passionate about policing.I hope the next employee who faces atraumatic event has the full support of Policeto ensure their wellbeing and that of theirfamily.BRENDON BERKETTFormer constableSkirts and skirmishesIam Keen’s comments (Police News, August2013) on women wearing men’s trousersprompted me to provide the history ofwomen having trousers as part of theiruniform.In 1981, the year of the upheaval of theSpringbok rugby tour and the changesthat brought to policing, I was working atnational headquarters in charge of uniformdevelopment.It became apparent from the earlyskirmishes during the tour that skirts werenot suitable for women on the frontline.Constables Gill Hayes (nee McCarthy) andKaren Holland (nee O’Brien) identified thisissue and provided a practical solution – thatwomen be issued with men’s trousers.This was approved by then deputycommissioner Ken Thompson (he probablyhad advice from his daughter who wasserving in Wellington).Gill and Karen, in association with stafffrom the Police Store, provided advice onwhich men’s trouser sizes would be the bestfit for women.Trousers were shipped to stations aroundNew Zealand. Work then commenced ondesigns for women’s uniform trousers, adesign that probably hasn’t changed since.GRAEME McCOLLChristchurchDisrespect in courtI agree with Ron Wilkins’ letter (Disrespectin court, Police News, August 2013). InWhanganui recently, a person beingsentenced also showed contempt.Members may be unaware that if theescorting officers suspect the person in theircare may cause a problem, they can ask thatthe judge authorise that person being placedin handcuffs. In the past this has beenrequested and granted.ROD NEWPORTWhanganuiA raw nerveFor the Commissioner to openly advise thePolice Association to “lighten up” is anindication that the Association is hitting araw nerve.The Association has always lobbiedon behalf of the constabulary and Policeemployees and will continue to do so and ithas been diligent on one of the most seriousissues – Police firearms policy and practices.It mystifies me that PEC (Police executivecommittee) still considers that the job of lawenforcement in New Zealand can be donewithout a pistol on the hip.AOS ANNIVERSARYThis time next year, Police will be holdingnational celebrations to mark the 50thanniversary of the formation of the ArmedOffenders Squad (AOS). The first AOSqualifying course was held at PapakuraMilitary Camp on August 3-14, 1964. Nextyear, on August 9, the Royal New ZealandPolice College will host a public displayof AOS capability and a formal dinner forcurrent and former AOS members and theirpartners. Others squads will be celebratingthroughout the country at various datesduring the year. Superintendent BruceDunstan, Commander, National TacticalGroups, said Police was keen to contact allcurrent and past members who would liketo attend the national event and registerwith the organising committee, emailAOS.50th@police.govt.nz.MEMORIAL WALLOur sympathies to all our members’ families for thosewho have passed away in recent months. We remember…SCHULTZ, Norma Berenice 3-Jun-13 New PlymouthTRIMBLE, Richard Gwynne 22-Jun-13 Resigned AucklandJACKWAYS, Ivan Cyril 28-Jul-13 Retired ChristchurchMOORE, James William 28-Jul-13 Retired ChristchurchHAWKES, Lia Catherine 28-Jul-13 Serving AlbanyOGIER, Clifford Stanley 1-Aug-13 Retired InvercargillBREITMEYER, Colleen Ann 2-Aug-13 Retired ChristchurchGILL, Barry Thomas 11-Aug-13 Retired Upper HuttCORBETT, James John 12-Aug-13 Retired NelsonMcLACHLAN, Eric Lamont 13-Aug-13 Retired TapanuiJAMIESON, James Douglas 16-Aug-13 Retired Mosgiel222 SEPTEMBER 2013POLICE NEWS – THE VOICE OF POLICE

Signed letters are preferred, but in all cases the writer’s name and address must be supplied. Names will be publishedunless there is a good reason for anonymity. The editor reserves the right to edit, abridge or decline letters.Email: editor@policeassn.org.nz or write to Editor, PO Box 12344, Wellington 6144The “access and availability” policy isonly a stop-gap measure. Twenty-five yearsago there were few firearms available tocriminals; now there are military-style semiautomaticsand pistols.The turning point – cops routinely carryinga gun on their hip – should have happenedElection Notice Nomination for PresidentRule 89 of the PoliceAssociation rules allowsany member of theAssociation to nominateany other member forelection to the positionof President or one of the two Vice-President positions.Another member must second anynomination.The term of each of these positions isfor three years, with one election heldevery year at the Police AssociationAnnual Conference.This year, the position of President isopen for election. The term of office forthis role will be from October 2013 untilthe Annual Conference in 2016.with the murder of Len Snee in Napier.PEC says not yet. When and what will ittake? What are you waiting for? The murderof another constable who couldn’t defendhimself, perhaps?NICK HALLAucklandField Officer Pending VacancyDue to the pending retirement of JJ Taylor, the Police Associationis looking to appoint a Wellington-based field officer to servePolice Association members in the Wellington District includingPolice National Headquarters and the Royal New Zealand PoliceCollege. A start date of late January 2014 is envisaged. Reasonabletransfer costs will be paid if the successful applicant lives outside theWellington area.The majority of time in this role involves the provision of industrial advice andrepresentation to Police Association members.You will also be expected to promote Association membership and deliver the servicesof the Welfare Fund and the Police Credit Union to members.Applicants should have:• A solid understanding and empathy with Police and the environment in which theywork• Familiarity with disciplinary processes and performance management• Familiarity with the resolution of grievances and employment relationship problems• Familiarity with employment rights, agreements and principles• Proven negotiating and facilitating skills• Advanced inter-personal skills• Self-motivation/management, initiative and good organisational skills• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Office products.The successful applicant will be required to maintain an office at their home. An officeallowance and vehicle will be provided.This is a challenging and rewarding role, providing regular interaction with membersand police management. Specialist support to the role is provided by the Association’sNational Office.Initial enquiries, including requests for a job description, can be directed tojohn.vanderheyden@policeassn.org.nzWritten applications including a CV should be sent to John van der Heyden by email oras below:NZ Police AssociationPO Box 12 344, Wellington 6144Attention – John van der HeydenApplications close Monday 21 October 2013.Nominations close at 5pm on Tuesday,October 1, 2013, and should be sent to:Chris PentecostNational SecretaryNZ Police AssociationPO Box 12344Wellington 6144Nomination forms are available from:Karen GibsonSenior Executive AssistantNZ Police AssociationPO Box 12344Wellington 6144Email: Karen.Gibson@policeassn.org.nzConference delegates will elect thePresident at the Association’s AnnualConference on Wednesday, October 23,2013.Useful Information andContactsNew Zealand Police Association:For immediate industrial & legal advice(on matters that cannot be deferred suchas police shootings, fatal pursuits ordeaths in custody) ring 0800 TEN NINE(0800 836 6463) – 24 hour/seven daysserviceFor other mattersPolice Network 44446Freephone 0800 500 122Police Health Plan/Police Fire & General InsuranceQuotes & information 0800 500 122or 04 496 6800or fax 04 496 6819Police Fire & General InsuranceClaims 0800 110 088Police Home Loans 0800 800 808Police Credit Union 0800 429 000Credit Union www.policecu.org.nzGSF information 0800 654 731PSS information 0800 777 243Field OfficersWaitemata and Northland DistrictsSteve Hawkins 027 268 9406Auckland and Counties Manukau DistrictsStewart Mills 027 268 9407Waikato and BOP DistrictsGraeme McKay 027 268 9408Eastern and Central DistrictsKerry Ansell 027 268 9422PNHQ, RNZPC and Wellington DistrictJJ Taylor 027 268 9409Tasman and Canterbury DistrictsDave McKirdy 027 268 9410Southern DistrictCeleste Crawford 027 268 9427Vice-PresidentsStuart Mills 027 268 9416Luke Shadbolt 027 268 9411Regional DirectorsRegion OneWaitemata and Northland DistrictsJug Price 027 268 9419Region TwoAuckland and Counties Manukau DistrictsDave Pizzini 027 268 9413Region ThreeWaikato and Bay of Plenty DistrictsWayne Aberhart 027 268 9414Region FourEastern and Central DistrictsEmmet Lynch 027 268 9415Region FivePNHQ, RNZPC and Wellington DistrictCraig Tickelpenny 027 268 9417Region SixTasman and Canterbury DistrictsCraig Prior 027 268 9412Region SevenSouthern DistrictGrant Gerken 021 156 7343NEW ZEALAND POLICE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2013 223

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