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Operation burns hot offenders, locations
Operation Burn was a proactive operation
policing the Glenfield and Northcote central areas over four days between
28 April to 1 May 2004.
“THE OPERATION, under the command of Sergeant Shane O’Connor,
targeted hot offenders but also involved enforcing bail checks, curfew
checks, warrants to arrest, wanted to interview matters, truants
and obtaining DNA samples,” says Inspector Les Paterson, Relieving
Operations Manager, North Shore City. It also policed hot locations
through checkpoints, mobile patrols and high visibility patrolling.
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The Glenfield and Northcote areas suffer a slightly higher rate of
crime than the rest of North Shore City, hence the reason this operation
was run. It was targeted at reducing volume crime including theft
ex motor vehicles, burglary, dishonesty and violent offending. Some
issues of illicit drug dealing were also looked into.”
Up to 77 police staff took part in Operation Burn. A total of 42
people were arrested for crimes including aggravated robbery and
burglary. The high police presence in the area caused at least six
wanted criminals to hand themselves in voluntarily. Police also impounded
10 vehicles and issued 161 traffic offence and infringement notices.
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North Shore police have always been proactive, and in April, 11 new
recruits boosted staff numbers,” says Les. “Also, activity
such as Operation Burn arose out of other successful operations,
such as Operation Chill last year.
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