The phase one research gave an indication of what the inequities were and who experienced them through an analysis or existing Police data. In phase two, the qualitative approach provided insights into how these inequities are experienced by different communities and police, including their impacts and what would make the difference. This includes tangible ways forward towards fairer and more equitable policing and examples of where this is already happening. The phase two research included engagement with tāngata whaikaha, D/deaf and disabled people, wāhine Māori who experience family harm, people who have experienced significant mental distress, Takatāpui and members of the rainbow community, gang whānau and some Police sites of innovation. A deliberate focus was on gathering voices not typically heard.

Follow the links to related Phase Two reports and Phase One reports (#8939).

he UPD research teams are the authors of the individual research reports that this report draws on. Each research report was reviewed separately by members of the
Panel and a member of Police leadership. However, as independent researchers, they have had a final say on the content of their reports and the recommendations.
This report includes a list of the recommendations from the independent researchers as well as recommendations
from the Independent Panel. (From the Executive summary). Follow the links for the individual reports and more background information about the Understanding Policy project. Record #9123