Community Policing: How we police in New Zealand
Community policing is at the heart of all police activity in New Zealand.
It is a policing style which means we believe the people who live in a community know their crash and crime concerns best.
Our staff listen to what local people say, then work with neighbourhoods, local authorities and other community groups to find long-term solutions that suit the particular situation.
Some stations designate community constables to build links between police and communities, but the community policing approach guides all areas of police work.
- How it works - how community policing solves crime, reduces crashes and makes people feel safer
- Case studies - community policing in action
- Improve your safety - simple steps you can take to protect yourself and strengthen your community
- Info for groups - how your organisation, community or ethnic group can work with police
- Contact a community constable - see the national police phonebook to find your local police station.
