Crime Crackdown: More Police, Fewer Victims, Says Govt
Police have increased foot patrol hours by 113 percent and deployed 70 beat officers to reduce serious violent crime by 29,000 victims, supporting government targets.
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More Beat Officers, And Fewer Victims
Since receiving funding through Budget 2024, Police have deployed 63 beat officers across our major cities, and into Dunedin, Rotorua and New Plymouth districts. That number will soon grow to 70 with the launch of Henderson’s beat team of seven in ...
Crime crackdown: more police, fewer victims, says govt
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith (left) and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ The government is continuing to track ahead of its violent crime reduction target as police prepare to roll out more officers on the beat, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say.
More beat officers, and fewer victims
The Government is continuing to track ahead of its violent crime reduction target as Police prepare to roll out more officers on the beat, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “Police are continuing to roll out beat teams across the country, with Henderson in West Auckland the next cab off the rank,” Mr Mitchell says. Since receiving funding through Budget 2024, Police have deployed 63 beat officers across our…
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