The Citizen's Handbook | Season 1 | Episode 6: Law Enforcement

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Episode 6 - Law Enforcement (video)

"The colonial army is becoming unnecessary and too expensive."

"The colonial army is becoming unnecessary and too expensive." Photo: Kevin & Co

We begin in the 1800s, when British settlers thought their colonising army was too expensive, so they replaced them with the armed constabulary, which was cheaper. That was then replaced by the armed police force which eventually became a big organisation called the New Zealand Police Force. Robbie goes deep into how your skin colour can affect your odds of being suspected by the police.

"In 2007 a study by the Department of Corrections said that..."

"In 2007 a study by the Department of Corrections said that..." Photo: Kevin & Co

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Episode 6 - Law Enforcement (podcast)

Comedian Brynley Stent lies about the police and protests, while Robbie explains your rights.

Brynley, Robbie & Finn

Brynley, Robbie & Finn Photo: Kevin & Co / Tim Batt

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Finnius Teppett & Robbie Nicol

Finnius Teppett & Robbie Nicol Photo: Kevin & Co

The Citizen’s Handbook is a podcast and video series written by Robbie Nicol and Finnius Teppett, directed by Leon Wadham, and produced by Kevin & Co.

Robbie Nicol is a writer and presenter best known as the creator and host of the political comedy web series White Man Behind a Desk.

Finnius Teppett is an award-winning writer for theatre, television, and film.

| Twitter: @robbienicol & @finni_yes | Facebook: @WhiteManBehindADesk |

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