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What happens after I make a Police report?

webadmin — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:13:48 +0000

Find out what happens after you report a crime or incident to Police and how you can request an update, provide more information or get advice.

What we do next

This diagram outlines the process we follow after you make a Police report online, over the phone or at a Police station.

It’s important to understand that:

Police may not attend in person, depending on the nature of your report and how serious it is
if Police can’t proceed any further, we keep your report and review it if we receive more information we can act on.
it may not be a matter for Police

If you need to contact us

To get in touch after you’ve made a Police report, you can use our 105 report update form or call 105 to:

add further information or upload relevant photos/documents
let us know if there is CCTV/video evidence we can access (you can’t load this so we need to know who has it and how to access it)
get an update on your report
withdraw your report, for example if you find the item you reported lost.

Report update form

What you need to provide

If you contact us, you’ll need to use one of these numbers:

your online reference number (eg OR-12345678N), which you get if you report online
your Police case number (eg 123456/1234), which you get if you make any Police report (we send you a Police Acknowledgement Form that includes the number).
your Police event number (eg P012345678), which you may get if you make a call to Police

If you have made a Police report and want to talk to us but don’t have either of these numbers, call us on 105 or visit your local station.

Find a Police station

What happens when I report a stolen vehicle

When you make a stolen vehicle report, we place a stolen alert on the vehicle you reported, using the license plate you provided. If police officers come into contact with the vehicle, the driver or passengers, they may be able to investigate further.

Police’s list of stolen vehicles is publicly available, and other parties may use this to alert Police if they see the vehicle. The licence plate of the vehicle may also be used by Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems for real time detection.

If we find your vehicle, we’ll contact you as soon as possible. If you find your vehicle, please let us know.

You can also post on social media to increase the number of people looking for your vehicle. If you do, you can ask people to update the report online, using the case file number.

What you may need for insurance companies, banks or other organisations

If an organisation requires proof that you made a Police report, give them your online reference number or Police case number.

Some things that may not be a Police matter

These could include things such as:

Noisy neighbours

Barking dogs

Fencing disputes

To access information and reporting options across government agencies see:

https://www.govt.nz/

Tips to protect your property

Read our simple steps and watch a video about how to protect your property.

Protect your property and belongings

If you need support or advice

For more information or support you can contact:

Victim information – for information about the legal and court system and other support services for people affected by crime.
Victim Support – if you want to talk to someone about what happened to you
Citizens Advice Bureau – for free, confidential, independent information and advice to anyone
Neighbourhood Support – to help make your community safe, resilient and connected
CERT – if you need to report a cybersecurity problem
NetSafe – for support if you or someone you know has been harmed online
Human Rights Commission – if you need to report unlawful discrimination, for example harmful or hate speech, or racial harassment.

Audience:

General public

What is a Formal Warning?

webadmin — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:58:40 +0000

Formal Warnings are one of the tools Police can use to resolve offences, without requiring court action. 

When someone commits an offence, Police may consider if a formal warning is an appropriate option as an alternative to prosecution. 

When a formal warning is issued, the information is recorded in the Police database, and the person receives a written Formal Warning letter detailing the warning related to the alleged offence. 

A formal warning is also subject to disclosure, for example for Police Vetting Services.

Audience:

General public

How do I contest a Formal Warning I was the subject of?

webadmin — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:58:07 +0000

Any person that is issued a Formal Warning can contest or dispute it within (4) weeks of receiving the Formal Warning written letter. The process to follow is set out in the letter you will have received.

Audience:

General public

How do I seek a review of a Formal Warning I was the subject of?

webadmin — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:57:33 +0000

If you want to have the formal warning that was issued to you reviewed complete this form: /use-105

Audience:

General public

Can I check if a warning has been entered as a result of an incident where I was a victim?

webadmin — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:56:59 +0000

You can make an information request to request information held about yourself and if there was any Police actions taken in that incident. You can make an Information request here: /about-us/publication/request-personal-information-form

Audience:

General public

How to find out if someone is in Police custody

webadmin — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:21:58 +0000

You may be able to find out if someone is in Police custody by filling out our online form.

What you need to provide

When you fill out the form, you’ll need to tell us:

your name, date of birth and contact details
the name and date of birth of the person you are inquiring about.

We need these details to ensure we identify the correct person and check if they have given us permission to share their custody information with you.

This means that if you can’t provide this information, we won’t be able to help you.

Custody query form

What happens after you submit the online form

Everyone has the right to privacy. This means that, under the Privacy Act 2020, if the person you are inquiring about is in Police custody but has not agreed to Police sharing any information then we can’t give you any details.

Please don't:

request an update – we don’t take custody queries over the phone
submit another query for the same person.

You can also keep calling the person’s phone and leave messages asking them to call you back.

Different types of custody

If you think someone is in custody but you’re not sure where, you can also:

visit the Department of Corrections website and fill out a form: Seeking the location of a person in prison – Department of Corrections
contact the courts – call 0800 268 787 or visit: Find us – Ministry of Justice

Audience:

General public

What should I do after reporting a burglary to Police?

webadmin — Thu, 04 May 2023 00:01:36 +0000

There are four steps you can take if you have been burgled and reported it to Police.

Try not to touch any potential evidence, for example, footprints, DNA or fingerprints (these might be on clean, hard and smooth surfaces the person has touched or near entry or exit points).
Secure the premises. Tell anyone carrying out repairs to be careful when working around potential fingerprints.
Clean up dangerous items, like broken glass, and store these in a container for potential evidence collection.
Make a list of missing items and include make, model, serial number and value if possible. Give this list to Police or update your report online. If you identify more missing items, you can add to this online list.

Case/report update

Audience:

General public

What is the relevant legislation this is based on?

webadmin — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:27:48 +0000

The Land Transport Act 1998 - Section 64.

It says:

Section 64(1A) - It is a defence to proceedings for an offence against section 57A(1)* or (2), 57B(1)* or (2), 57C(1)* or (2), or 62(1B)* if the Court** is satisfied that the person has consumed the relevant [qualifying drug]—

in accordance with—
1. a current and valid prescription written for that person by a health practitioner; and
2. any instructions from a health practitioner or from the manufacturer of the [qualifying drug]; or
because it was administered by a health practitioner, provided that the person complied with the instructions (if any) that the health practitioner has given.

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*Offences under these sections (57A(1), 57B(1), 57C(1) & 62(1B)) are criminal charges and do not relate to infringement offences. If the offence you are alleged to have committed falls under one of these sections, you should seek professional legal advice.

**Offences under 57A(2), 57B(2) & 57C(2) are infringement offences and therefore a medical defence can be considered by the Police Infringement Bureau.

Audience:

General public

Infringement (PIB) question type:

Medical defence

I need some information about mental health

webadmin — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 01:32:37 +0000

Police work closely with our partners to minimise the effects and incidents of mental distress in our communities. The Ministry of Health and local DHB’s are the primary source for advice and support with mental health – see their advice and services available to you.

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General public

What do I need to do when someone dies?

webadmin — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 22:29:44 +0000

An overview of what you might need to do after the death of a loved one can be found on https://www.govt.nz/.

Audience:

General public

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What happens after I make a Police report?

What we do next

If you need to contact us

What you need to provide

What happens when I report a stolen vehicle

What you may need for insurance companies, banks or other organisations

Some things that may not be a Police matter

Tips to protect your property

If you need support or advice

What is a Formal Warning?

How do I contest a Formal Warning I was the subject of?

How do I seek a review of a Formal Warning I was the subject of?

Can I check if a warning has been entered as a result of an incident where I was a victim?

How to find out if someone is in Police custody

What should I do after reporting a burglary to Police?

What is the relevant legislation this is based on?

I need some information about mental health

What do I need to do when someone dies?

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