What is a crowded place?

Crowded places are locations where large numbers of people have access easily and predictably. A crowded place could be sporting arenas, transport hubs, schools, shopping centres, restaurants, markets, places of worship, community halls or entertainment venues.

What is an active armed offender?

An armed offender is a person armed with a gun, knife or similar weapon who may try to hurt as many people as they can in the shortest amount of time.

Watch Senior Sergeant Gareth Brown dive into more detail about the New Zealand Crowded Places Strategy. Please note that this was recorded a few days before the formal Escape.Hide.Tell. campaign.