Ten-One Community Edition 284 May 2006

In this issue of Ten One Community Edition, the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Howard Broad, outlines his approach for the future. We look at new initiatives to improve safety at railway crossings and reduce text bullying; we outline the work underway to modernise Police legislation and highlight a dog handler who's worked with three generations of the same German Shepherd family.
We also visit Counties Manukau District and focus on the work they're doing in the areas of organised crime, domestic violence and road safety.

Judith Hamblyn
Editor Ten-One

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A Broad view on crime and crash reduction

On 4 April, Howard Broad stepped up from his Assistant Commissioner role to become the 30th Commissioner of New Zealand Police. Joining him on the Board of Commissioners for the next five years is former Wellington District Commander, now Deputy Commissioner Rob Pope – responsible for Operations – and Lyn Provost, reappointed to the Resource Management portfolio.

Officers on track to improve rail safety

Officers from Central and Tasman Districts are to travel in train cabs to detect offending motorists and reduce crashes at railway crossings.

Taser operational trial to begin

A 12-month trial for the potential introduction of the Taser as a tactical option will start in September.

Working to prevent text bullying

Text bullying has had a high profile in the media recently but Owen Sanders, Manager Youth Education Services, OoC, says it’s just a new manifestation of an old problem.

Operation weaken exercises police strength

Counties/Manukau crime took a big hit last month when the district’s new organised crime squad terminated Operation Weaken.

Zero tolerance on killing fields

The stretch of State Highway Two, between Bombay and Maramarua used to be referred to as the “killing fields” by resident locals and out-of-towners alike.

New victim service offers help

A new service for victims of domestic violence is being trialled in Counties/Manukau.

Operation Phuket officially ends

Operation Phuket  - the New Zealand response to the Boxing Day 2004 tsunami - came to an end on 28 February this year, fourteen-and-a-half months after it all began.

New legislation underway

The legislative basis for policing in New Zealand is set to change, following the recent announcement by the Minister of Police.