Line Of Fire Rules of Engagement
In Rules of Engagement, the first episode of the three part documentary series Line of Fire, we get our first glimpse behind the balaclava and delve into the covert and controversial world that is the Armed Offenders Squad (AOS). Discover the genesis of this elite squad in the 1960s, the vital lessons learnt the hard way, and explore the conflicting reactions to the first fatal shootings in the 1970s.
Who are the men behind the masks? This three part documentary series takes viewers into the secretive world of the NZ Police Armed Offenders Squad (AOS).
Primary Title
- Line Of Fire
Episode Title
- Rules of Engagement
Date Broadcast
- Monday 2 November 2009
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 2009
Episode
- 1
Channel
- TV One
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- Who are the men behind the masks? This three part documentary series takes viewers into the secretive world of the NZ Police Armed Offenders Squad (AOS).
Episode Description
- In Rules of Engagement, the first episode of the three part documentary series Line of Fire, we get our first glimpse behind the balaclava and delve into the covert and controversial world that is the Armed Offenders Squad (AOS). Discover the genesis of this elite squad in the 1960s, the vital lessons learnt the hard way, and explore the conflicting reactions to the first fatal shootings in the 1970s.
Classification
- AO
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Police--New Zealand--Documentary television programs
Genres
- Documentary
Hosts
- Robyn Malcolm (Narrator)
- Gibson Group (Production Unit)
- Alex Clark (Producer)
- Dan Henry (Director)
Contributors
- Robyn Malcolm (Narrator)
- Gibson Group (Production Unit)
- Alex Clark (Producer)
- Dan Henry (Director)
Subjects
- Police--New Zealand--Documentary television programs