Police Communicators Staff Profiles
Jacqueline Aberdein
Central Coms
Jacqueline Aberdein loves her job as a communicator in the Central Communications Centre in Wellington because ultimately it’s all about helping people.
Sharron Richards
South Coms
After spending 20 years at Christchurch Hospital before becoming a Communicator, Sharron Richards finds her new role is a breath of fresh air.
William Beard
Central Coms
Will became a communicator as a stepping stone to Police College, which is a long term goal.
Kara Paterson
South Coms
Kara Paterson says one of the best things about her job as a Communicator is getting to talk to New Zealanders from all over the South Island.
Vanessa Wardley
North Coms
Eight years as a Communicator for the Northern Communications Centre, and Vanessa still gets an adrenalin buzz from her work.
Sharon Broomfield
North Coms
After 12 years of being a legal secretary, Sharon decided she wanted to get closer to the action when helping people, so she joined the police as a Communicator at the Northern Communications Centre taking 111 and general police enquiry calls.
