Continuation Of New Zealand PoliceThe police should be an arm of the Crown not parliament. By serving the Crown (or in the event of New Zealand becoming a republic 'the people') the role of the police is that of serving all people of New Zealand not just the elected government who may only represent half of the people. Police should be centrally managed. Local policing is essential to be aware of the needs of the local community and to deal with local problems. However Police policy should be centralised for all New Zealanders. Alternative views The organisation known as "New Zealand Police" continues in being as an instrument of the Crown under this Act.
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