23202 (2024). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Police

23202 (2024). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister of Police: What tools, if any, have the Police used in the last 6 months that have been “very effective?”

Hon Mark Mitchell: I am interpreting the quote the Member uses as being in relation to the policing of gangs. My expectations are laid out in my publicly released letter of expectations in which I said, "I expect the Police will use the powers provided to them in legislation to ensure gangs will not take over towns, public roads or spaces. Law abiding members of the public are entitled to have their rights to safety and freedoms protected," and "I expect Police to be using the full force of the law and the tools and resources it has available, to significantly disrupt gang and organised crime within communities across New Zealand."