Nineteen Chiefs of Police from around the Pacific have gathered in Auckland for the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police annual conference hosted by NZ Police Commissioner Mike Bush.
Commissioner Mike Bush says “The benefits of collaboration on law enforcement issues that affect the Pacific cannot be overstated.
This annual PICP conference provides a valuable opportunity to assess ongoing actions within our work programmes and advance our thinking around Prevention.”
Cyber crime, illicit drugs, organised crime and family violence are common crime themes that will be addressed this week by the Pacific police leaders. A focus will also be placed on the development of more women into the various Police organisations.
“We will see strong leadership this week with the agreement of a new PICP strategic plan. This plan has a strong preventative theme and innovative strategies that would be developed across the police organisations in the next five years.
“It’s very important that New Zealand Police in partnership with other jurisdictions continue to assist and develop Police organisations in Pacific Island countries. This will help to ensure law and order remains stable in all communities and countries and the Pacific remains safe and secure” said Mr Bush
Conference delegates will be welcomed this afternoon.
New Zealand Ambassador for the Pacific Economic Development, Mr Shane Jones will officially open the conference at the Opening Ceremony tomorrow morning.
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Media are welcome to attend the Powhiri and Delegates photo which begins at 4pm today.
Media are also welcome to attend the opening address of Mr Shane Jones on Tuesday from 8.30am.
To confirm your attendance or for any other media enquiries relating to the conference, please contact Mere Wilson Tuala-Fata, Senior Media Advisor, NZ Police on 021 191 2918 or mere.wilson@police.govt.nz.
