- Posted September 18, 2020
The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) has supported New Zealand Police in the development of a new strategy to increase the safety, protection and resilience of crowded places across New Zealand.
Protecting Our Crowded Places from Attack: New Zealand’s Strategy sets out a consistent approach to promote the safety of crowded places. It explains what crowded places are, the risks they pose, and how businesses, event organisers, sports clubs, charities, community and religious groups, central government agencies and local government agencies can help to keep people safe.
Along with the strategy there are guidelines and tools to help owners and operators of crowded places and new messaging about what you should do if you are involved in an attack.
The NZSIS investigates possible domestic and international violent extremism threats and works with closely with other agencies, particularly New Zealand Police, to prevent these threats from escalating into acts of terrorism.
The strategy, together with tools to support assessment and planning are available here(external link) on the New Zealand Police website.
To report suspicious or unusual behaviour:
- Complete a report at 105.police.govt.nz (external link) or call Police’s non-emergency number 105
- Visit your nearest Police station
- Phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Remember, in an emergency call 111.
To report information of national security concern, contact the NZSIS on 0800 747 224, or complete an online form at https://providinginformation.nzsis.govt.nz/(external link)