Police Law and Practice in New Zealand (book)

Police: Law and Practice is the first standalone text on police law in New Zealand.   

Within the service of the police a range of legal issues can arise, from internal employment and disciplinary actions to external criminal and civil proceedings around arrest, search and surveillance and use of force. 

Police: Law and Practice pulls together all topics relating to the New Zealand Police, including a comprehensive statement of the law governing the Police; detailed analysis of Police powers of search, and arrest and questioning; their investigative powers and function; the conduct and prosecution of offences; and remedies available for acting in excess of powers.

Police: Law and Practice is the definitive text for lawyers acting for and against the police, the police themselves, and criminal procedure and justice students.  

1. History of Policing Legislation
2. Policing Act 2008
3. Selected Powers
4. Relationships with other agencies
5. Independent Police Conduct Authority
6. Tort Actions and Remedies Against Police
7. Other Remedies
8. Protections