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Policing Act 2008

• Title
• Commencement

Part 1 Preliminary provisions

• Interpretation
• Act binds Crown
• Notes on part 1

Part 2 Governance provisions

• Continuation of New Zealand Police
• Acknowledgement of Police role in policing
• Principles of policing
• Appointment of Commissioner of Police
• Responsibility and independence of Commissioner
• Deputy Commissioners of Police
• Notes on part 2

Part 3 Personnel provisions

• Commissioner to act as good employer
• Appointment of Police employees
• Appointment of Special constables
• Commissioner may set standards of behaviour
• Registration and Membership Requirements for New Zealand Police
• Notes on part 3

Part 4 Operational policing provisions

• Police Communications
• Response Priorities
• Protection of Private Property
• Child Criminals
• Actively Pursuing Criminals
• Citizen Oversight
• Citizens Arrest
• Traffic
• Policing for Business concerns
• Warrant of Entry
• Notes on part 4

Part 5 Administrative provisions

• Command and Control
• Employee Vetting

Part 6 Private security forces

• Private security forces

Part 7 Victims Rights

• Rights that police must afford to victims

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