In this issue there's an article on Operation Leo, a very successful inter-district Police operation targeting Auckland's methamphetamine sale and distribution networks.

In another operation, the Christchurch officer who led the investigation into the disappearance and homicide of 15-year-old Marie Davis extends her thanks to the volunteer community.

In our 'Working with the Community' section we highlight a quietly ambitious initiative in a Blenheim suburb which shows just how effective people can be at resolving problems when they work together.

We also outline how Police have teamed up with prominent rugby league players to help deliver an anti-bullying programme in South Auckland schools. The programme, originally set up in the UK by Kiwi rugby league great Dean Bell, is being trialed in hand-picked schools.

In the final section there's a number of initiatives and achievements showcasing the sheer variety of Police work - from TV shows and photography awards to physical fund-raising challenges and donations to children in Afghanistan.

Rob Lee
Acting Editor Ten-One

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Operation Leo gets claws into gang drug scene

A coordinated Police operation targeting south Auckland organised crime groups has struck at the heart of Auckland’s methamphetamine sale and distribution networks and secured highly-valuable intelligence on the wider drug and gang scene.

Officer in Charge extends thanks

Christchurch Detective Senior Sergeant Virginia Le Bas has thanked Police staff and community volunteers for their involvement in the first homicide investigation where she’s been the officer in charge.

Dogged determination pays off during track

The Oxford English Dictionary describes the word ‘quest’ as to “go in search of or for something” – and that’s exactly what Dunedin Police dog Quest did during a recent robbery after he gave his handler the slip.

Relationships provide common way forward

A quietly ambitious but pragmatic initiative in a Blenheim suburb shows just how effective people can be at resolving problems when they work together.

Warriors work with children

Police's youth-oriented Blue Light has teamed up with the Vodafone Warriors to help deliver a five-week anti-bullying programme, aimed at Year 5 pupils in south Auckland.

Fifty years of 111 celebrated

The 50th anniversary of the 111 emergency response service in New Zealand was celebrated last month.

 A great Grape Ride

All for a good cause, Blenheim Constable Glen Richardson recently rode 202km on his old 1937 Raleigh bike.

Bears help bring cheer

A supply of 40 soft toys is now in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan Province to help young children cope a little better with the trauma of family violence.

Bryan and Bobby back on air

There was a time when Constable Keith and his puppet dog Sniff were the dynamic Police duo at many public appearances and children’s education sessions. These days, there’s a new team on the beat.

Head for heights wins photography award

A dramatic picture taken during a recent mountain rescue training exercise with the Ruapehu Alpine Rescue Organisation has seen Taupo Senior Constable Barry Shepherd win a national photographic competition.