08/18/2011
The country's top spy agency has made it a little easier for the public to dob in people they suspect of being spies or posing threats to national security.
The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (SIS) has changed its website so the public can provide details online.
The service introduced a free telephone number 10 years ago that people could ring if they suspected any suspicious activity.
''Our new online contribution form is a modern tool to gather useful information from willing members of the public, which is one of the roles of NZSIS,'' said director of security Dr Warren Tucker.
''The online form will be an accessible way for people to contribute information of national security that they believe may be of interest to the NZSIS.''
He said the SIS was a civilian government agency which contributed to New Zealand's safety and security.
''We gather and evaluate intelligence about current and emerging issues, events and threats relevant to New Zealand's national security and global interests.''
The website address is www.nzsis.govt.nz.
Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/5469256/Spy-tipoffs-welcomed-by-SIS
