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Understanding Policing Delivery: Tākata Whaikaha, D/deaf and Disabled People

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Understanding Policing Delivery

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About this Project

In this research we talked to 22 Police-experienced tākata whaikaha, D/deaf and disabled people, and 20 disability-experienced Police officers about Policing in Aotearoa New Zealand. This research was part of the Understanding Policing Delivery (UPD) research programme, which focused on three key areas:

  • who Police stop and speak to, and how Police engages with them;
  • decision making around use of force; and
  • decision making around laying charges.

The findings provide insight into Police attitudes toward tākata whaikaha, D/deaf, and disabled people, and disability responsive Policing.

The findings of this research highlighted inequities (unfairness) relating to Police engagement with disabled people and their families and whānau. It also provided examples of positive Policing, innovative practices, and a commitment to developing a disability-responsive Police service.

The research was designed to support Police to address matters of equity and fairness, deliver more equitable, inclusive and accessible Police services, and reduce harm for tākata whaikaha, D/deaf and disabled people, their whānau, and our communities. It also generated evidence that can be used to inform, transform, and strengthen relationships between Police and the disability community.

A group of disabled and disability researchers from the Donald Beasley Institute worked on this research. Some of the researchers identify as disabled, and others have worked with disabled people in research for many years. They come from a range of cultures, ages, gender identities, intersectionalities and backgrounds.

Project Outputs

Full Report

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Full Report DBI report UPD full report PDF Full Report DBI report UPD full report Word
Summary of Report

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Summary of Report DBI UPD Summary Plain Text Summary of Report DBI UPD Summary Large text Word Summary of Report Summary of Report DBI UPD Summary Audio Summary of Report DBI UPD Summary Te Reo Maori Word 1 Summary of Report DBI UPD Summary Te Reo pdf 1 Summary of Report DBI UPD summary Easy Read Word Summary of Report DBI UPD summary Easy Read PDF Summary of Report
Media Release

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Media Release Embargoed Release World First Study Reveals Key Fairness Equity Findings to Reform Policing 15 11 24 FINAL Media Release Press release Te Reo Media Release Plain English Press Release 2 Media Release

Funders

This research was funded by the New Zealand Police.