Police Commissioner 2006-2011. Awarded CNZM for services as Commissioner of Police at the Queens Birthday Honours 2011.
Broad, Howard George, 1957-
Howard Broad. 19 November, 2007.
Date: 2007
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
Reference: DCDL-0004410
Description: Shows Howard Broad, Commissioner of Police. In the news over the police raids against 'terrorism'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Solicitor General refuses terrorism charges... "Uh, oh, not the face...I just hope its ...
Date: 2007
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
Reference: DCDL-0004369
Description: Shows Commissioner of Police, Howard Broad looking upwards with trepidation as a huge egg plummets towards his face. He hopes it is at least a free range one. Refers to David Collins, the Solicitor General's ruling that terrorist charges cannot be laid the 17 people arrested in the police raids of 15 October. It is seen as an 'egg in the face' result for the police by many. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Police should only be investigating groups of nutters that present a real or credible ...
Date: 2008
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0010017
Description: Prime Minister, Bill English, tells Police Commissioner, Howard Broad, that the police should be investigating groups or nutters who presented a real or credible risk to communities. The commissioner wonders if he means parliament. Refers to the over-enthusiastic policing of (usually) left-wing protesters and groups, thus violating their human rights. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Breaking News. "On 18 August 1987 our Police Commissioner was sighted only five blocks ...
Date: 2007
From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].
Reference: DCDL-0003268
Description: A radio announcer says that the Police Commissioner has been sighted only 5 blocks away from a video shop selling adult films. Refers to allegations of improper behaviour in Dunedin in the 1980s concerning the viewing of indecent videos at Police Commissioner, Howard Broad's house. Former Policeman and current Private Eye, Wayne Idour, may have had something to do with the allegations contained in the June 2007 issue of Investigate, the journal published by Ian Wishart. Wishart and Idour have also been implicated in dirt-digging for the Closed Brethren against the Labour Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"You're SURE our evidence is going to stack up?" "Absolutely Howard." 12 November, 2007
Date: 2007
From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]
Reference: DCDL-0004372
Description: Shows the Commissioner of Police, Howard Broad perching precariously on top of a pack of cards. He asks the Solicitor General, David Collins who is down below on the ground whether he thinks the evidence will stack up. The cards are labelled 'surveillance', 'wiretaps', 'spying', 'armed raids', 'email snoops', 'police operation eight' and 'flawed anti-terror law'. The Solicitor General reassures him while at the same time kicking away the card labelled 'flawed anti-terror law' which makes collapse of the stack of cards imminent. Refers to the Solicitor General's stating that the Suppression of Terrorism Act could not be used to charge the 17 people arrested during the police raids on 15th October because it was flawed. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Tasers for self-defence. 29 August, 2008
Date: 2008
From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]
Reference: DCDL-0007437
Description: Shows a Trojan horse that has been brought through the gates of a fortified castle representing New Zealand. Police leap out of the horse with taser guns and zap all the residents. Refers to Police Commissioner Howard Broad having decided to introduce Taser stun guns as a tactical weapon option. 32 Tasers are to be reintroduced to three Auckland districts and Wellington. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Wayne Idour and Ian Wishart. "No...I think I'd rather have two in the bush!" 17 May, 2007.
Date: 2007
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
Reference: DCDL-0003321
Description: Caricature of private investigator, Wayne Idour, and journalist, Ian Wishart. Wishart is working a film projector while Idour stands beside him. Reference to a conspiracy to tarnish the name of Howard Broad, the Police Commissioner by accusing him of having watched a bestiality video over two decades ago which Minister of Police, Annette King, says was shown by Wayne Idour, a claim he denies. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"The police do a wonderful job, and, neither Mr Broad..." "... or Mr Pope was pushed!" ...
Date: 2011
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0016938
Description: PM John Key and Minister of Police Judith Collins stand on the edge of a cliff over which they have nudged Police Commissioner Howard Broad and Deputy Police Commissioner Rob Pope. John Key and Paula Bennett agree that the police do a wonderful job and that neither Mr Broad nor Mr Pope was pushed. Context - The 2007 Bazley inquiry was sparked by Dominion Post investigations into police conduct. Since the inquiry, police have been criticised for taking too long to implement the cultural changes identified. The report revealed nepotism, discrimination against women and poor performance among senior staff as problems within the police force. A day after PricewaterhouseCoopers released its third report following the 2007 Commission of Inquiry into police conduct. Deputy Police Commissioner Rob Pope nnounced his retirement. Police Commissioner Howard Broad has announced that he is not seeking a second term of office when his term ends next April. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Or alternatively, the Police Association suggests..." 11 December 2010
Date: 2010
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0016314
Description: A police officer sits on the knee of Santa Claus with a gun catalogue and says 'or alternatively, the Police Association suggests...' A line of children await their turn patiently. Context; Police Commissioner Howard Broad intends to ensure his staff have greater access to firearms. "We will be taking the firearms out of the station and into cars," said Commissioner Broad. "It will still be left to the judgment of the individual officer to make an assessment of the risks and the nature of the threat as to when it is appropriate to carry the firearm. We will be giving guidance and training to assist them with this decision." It is proposed that police vehicles deployed in rural environments or with a single officer should be equipped with firearms lock boxes. The Commissioner emphasised there was to be no routine arming of police. Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
'Police Commissioner Broad goes to MPs for approval of tasers as tactical weapons'. "Wi...
Date: 2008
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0007498
Description: Shows Prime Minister, Helen Clark, furiously aiming a laser gun at NZ First leader, Winston Peters, who stands looking bemused in the foreground. Beside The PM stands Police Commissioner, Howard Broad, who according to the newspaper that lies on the floor nearby, wants approval of tasers for police use from the government. Refers to the investigations into donations given to Winston Peters which may amount to fraud. This makes the PM's relationship with him potentially embarrassing as he is also Foreign Affairs minister in the Labour government. This cartoon is a colour version of DCDL-0007499 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
INVESTIGATE, Howard Broad. Blue movie played at top cop's house 25 years ago! "Furtherm...
Date: 2007
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
Reference: DCDL-0003343
Description: Ian Wishart, editor of the magazine 'Investigate' holds up a poster of Police Commissioner, Howard Broad, that claims he watched blue movies 25 years ago. He says that they also have proof that many serving police officers suckled their mothers breasts when they were babies. Refers to Ian Wishart's campaign against Howard Broad. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Howard Broad. 5 April, 2006.
Date: 2006
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
Reference: DCDL-0001237
Description: Caricature of Howard Broad, newly appointed acting Commissioner of Police. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
'Police Commissioner Broad goes to MPs for approval of tasers as tactical weapons'. "Wi...
Date: 2008
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0007499
Description: Shows Prime Minister, Helen Clark, furiously aiming a laser gun at NZ First leader, Winston Peters, who stands looking bemused in the foreground. Beside The PM stands Police Commissioner, Howard Broad, who according to the newspaper that lies on the floor nearby, wants approval of tasers for police use from the government. Refers to the investigations into donations given to Winston Peters which may amount to fraud. This makes the PM's relationship with him potentially embarrassing as he is also Foreign Affairs minister in the Labour government. This cartoon is a B&W version of DCDL-0007498 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Who needs guns when you've got 'Crusher Collins' riding 'shotgun'!" "I give up!" "The ...
Date: 2010
From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0016403
Description: Police Minister Judith Collins rides in a police car driven by Police Commissioner Howard Broad who says 'Who needs guns when you've got "Crusher" Collins riding shotgun!' Judith Collins comments 'The buddy system is best'. A man on the street puts his hands up in terror and says 'I give up!' Refers to debate about whether New Zealand police should carry guns. Police Commissioner Howard Broad says he will be ensuring his staff have greater access to firearms - "We will be taking the firearms out of the station and into cars," he said. It is proposed that police vehicles deployed in rural environments or with a single officer should be equipped with firearms lock boxes. Keith Locke, Greens police spokesman says 'I think more consideration should be given to double crewing of police cars, particularly in isolated areas. That would have perhaps prevented the latest atrocity'. Judith Collins has a reputation for toughness. The atrocity refers to a machete attack on Senior Constable Bruce Mellor near Taihape on Saturday 11 December. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Police promise to do better. "Let's hope it's not hollow." 5 April, 2007.
Date: 2007
From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]
Reference: DCDL-0003162
Description: Police Commissioner, Howard Broad, wearing rabbit ears and a fluffy tail, trips off to deliver Easter eggs from a basket that he carries. Prime Minister, Helen Clark, holds a huge Easter egg that is printed with the words, 'Police promise to do better'. She hopes that the Easter egg is not hollow. Refers to Howard Broad's statement that the police are already acting on the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).