Leading culture change at New Zealand Police (A)

Abstract

This is the first of a two-case series (409-019-1 and 409-020-1). On 3 April 2007, New Zealand's top policeman, Commissioner Howard Broad, prepared to face the media to give his response to the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct. Speculation had been building ahead of the release of the 322 page report, which revealed evidence of disgraceful conduct by police officers, some involving one of the highest ranking officers. Although the inquiry also noted there had been improvements in police culture, Broad was faced with the daunting task of restoring public confidence in the police