29 June, 2010 - 10:36
Police say new powers that come into effect on Thursday give them more opportunity to make a difference to families suffering violence.
As of July 1 police have the ability to issue a Police Safety Order (PSO) which requires any person who represents a threat to leave the premises for up to five days. It also protects the person at risk by putting in place standard conditions that mirror those in Protection Orders, for the duration of the PSO.
A problem occured with Alerts being emailed out over the weekend, the problem has now been fixed. This did not affect the display of alerts and news on the public website.
Please be aware the following issues have been fixed for news posting and alerts:- News postings will now have an automatic time displayed for their posts.
We are experiencing problems, with job postings. For people with access to job postings we will contact you as soon as this is available.
Thank you for your patience,
Web Team (webteam@police.govt.nz)
6 September, 2010 - 17:00
6 September, 2010 - 15:43
The Police cordons for the centre of Christchurch have moved and are now bounded by Cambridge, Gloucester, Madras and St Asaph Streets. Checkpoints to gain entry to the city centre are situated at the corner of Glouchester and Colombo and St Asaph and Colombo. A cordon remains in place on Cranford and Westminster Street area.
6 September, 2010 - 14:25
This week is Child Protection Week, an initiative supported by (ANZPAA) the Australian New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency.
The week aims to highlight the fact that it is everyone's responsibility to make their children and community safe.
Child abuse is any action, behaviour or inaction by an adult towards a child that harms or endangers the child's physical, psychological or emotional health, development or well-being.
Acting Assistant Commissioner, Win Van Der Velde says there is no excuse for beating, abusing, or neglecting children.
6 September, 2010 - 13:56
Police have cordoned off Westminster and Cranford Streets in Christchurch and are asking the public not to enter this area due to danger from falling debris.
Cordons may vary depending on the weather conditions and possible aftershocks. As civil engineers and Urban Search and Rescue teams move through the city further buildings may be deemed to be at risk. Police ask the public take due caution around these buildings.
Inspector John Price said safety is paramount:
