Police Stop Step 2: OIA Follow-up

EASYREAD – WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

You have already completed STEP 1:

• A neutral 105 record was filed
• You received a 105 reference number
• You also have a Debt Accumulation Office (DAO) reference number

Now you WAIT.

WAITING PERIOD

• Wait 10–20 working days after the 105 is filed
• Do nothing during this period
• Let Police either act, respond, or fail to act

After this period, you move to STEP 2: OIA.

STEP 2 – OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT (OIA)

The OIA is not an argument.

It is a transparency request.

Your OIA always references:

• The 105 number
• The DAO reference number

There are TWO MAIN OIAs.

(An optional third is included below.)

 OIA #1 – NO RESPONSE / NO ACTION  —   Use this if:

• You received no response, OR
• You received only an acknowledgement, OR
• No action appears to have been taken

OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT REQUEST

(No Action / No Response)

To: New Zealand Police

This is a request under the Official Information Act 1982.

This request relates to:

• Police Conduct Record (105) – Reference: [105 number]
• Debt Accumulation Office Reference: [DAO number]

Please provide the following information:

1. Confirmation of whether the above 105 record was reviewed or assessed.
2. Details of any actions taken in response to the 105.
3. If no action was taken, the reasons for no action.
4. Any internal notes, records, or correspondence relating to the handling of this 105.
5. The name and role of the person or unit responsible for the decision‑making.

This request is made in good faith and in the interest of transparency.

Please respond within the statutory timeframe.

OIA #2 – POLICE CONFIRMED NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN

Use this if:

• Police replied and stated they will not take action

OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT REQUEST

(Decision to Take No Action)

To: New Zealand Police

This is a request under the Official Information Act 1982.

This request relates to:

• Police Conduct Record (105) – Reference: [105 number]
• Debt Accumulation Office Reference: [DAO number]

Police have advised that no action will be taken in relation to the above 105.

Please provide the following information:

1. The legal, policy, or procedural basis relied upon to take no action.
2. Any internal guidelines or policies applied when making that decision.
3. All internal notes, assessments, or records supporting the decision.
4. Whether the officer(s) identified in the 105 were consulted.
5. The name and role of the person or unit that authorised the decision.

This request seeks transparency regarding the decision‑making process.

Please respond within the statutory timeframe. 20 days

OPTIONAL OIA #3 – AUTHORITY AND CANDOUR CHECK

Use this if:

• You want to test process integrity
• Or if Police responses appear dismissive or incomplete

OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT REQUEST

(Authority and Process)

To: New Zealand Police

This is a request under the Official Information Act 1982.

This request relates to:

• Police Conduct Record (105) – Reference: [105 number]
• Debt Accumulation Office Reference: [DAO number]

Please provide the following information:

1. The statutory authority under which Police consider the 105 process discretionary.
2. Any guidance or training materials relating to handling of 105 records.
3. The accountability mechanism for decisions not to act on recorded police conduct.
4. Whether such decisions are reviewable, and by whom.

This request is made to ensure candour, consistency, and administrative integrity.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• Do not explain yourself
• Do not argue