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Ten-One Community Edition September 04

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Welcome to the September edition of Ten-One magazine. This month we go behind the scenes of the two prominent homicide investigations, we look at how DNA sampling and the latest advances in arson profiling are assisting police and we meet Kiwi police officers who are working overseas.

There's a story on some pretty tough lessons for young drivers, and three examples of police working together with the community to reduce crime.

 
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Homicide inquiries continue blank
Farmers death leads to lengthy investigation

Police staff at Jack Nicholas's Puketitiri property
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR Godfrey Watson always knew the hunt for 71-year-old Jack Nicholas’s killer would be a lengthy investigation
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Inquiries follow fatalities

Three investigations are underway after an Auckland-based police officer shot and killed a knife-wielding man last month.

 
Good practice gets results  

Latest crime statistics reflect good practice

The latest crime statistics, for the year to 30 June 2004, record the best resolution rate for 20 years …


BoM bands together to reduce crime

Auckland’s District Commanders have joined forces to address issues such as youth offending, alcohol and its link with crime, boy racers and the trade of methamphetamine.


Agencies work well together

Hostile terrain, bad weather and limited communications made the recovery of two soldiers killed in a Unimog crash at Banks Peninsular difficult, but the Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) proved effective, says incident controller Senior Sergeant Stewart Munro.
 
 
Our people overseas  

Kiwi officers mentor local police

The Bougainville Community Policing Project currently involves five NZ Police officers based in Papua New Guinea,


Explosives detector dog team deployed overseas

Senior Constable Ross Clarke and explosives detector dog (EDD) Jazz have recently returned from Samoa having assisted with security at the Pacific Islands Forum in Apia from 5-7 August.

 
New technologies and tools
 
Few criminals slip through sampling

The number of DNA hits is steadily on the increase within Canterbury District following a large increase in the amount of DNA samples obtained under new legislation.



Advanced training in fire investigation leads to new role

Fire fighters can view a fatal fire as a failure to rescue, but police need to view it as a potential homicide scene holding vital, crime-solving information.

 
Our people in the community
Constable has ‘perfect timing’

She doesn’t quite sing for her supper, but Sydenham’s Constable Sue Davis can keep a tune better than most.



Young drivers hear tough testimonies

Shock tactics may be disturbing, but they are proving a winning formula for the Hastings Blue Light Youth team.


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