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| Thread ID: 131555 | 2013-05-02 04:03:00 | From the Police Commissioner May 2 2013 | WalOne (4202) | PC World Chat |
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| 1339375 | 2013-05-02 04:03:00 | Seizing the moment by Peter Marshall, Police Commissioner "Recently Northland Police and the Financial Crime Group's Asset Recovery Unit searched a property near Whangärei and a 10.3-metre launch in a joint operation. They used the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 to seize $15,000 cash and property including the launch, a BMW car, two Harley Davidson motorcycles, a 1955 Chevrolet hotrod, jewellery, fishing equipment and high-powered air rifles. Two people are facing methamphetamine-related charges. The Criminal Proceeds Act targets the very reason criminals offend and financial penalties definitely deter such activity. Apart from criminal offending, in road policing such penalties modify behaviour and improve safety - so I was disappointed by a Member of Parliament's reported comment that unmarked camera vehicles were a 'nice little earner' for Police. It was a titillating remark which captured media interest but, if reported correctly, didn’t have a shred of accuracy about it. Revenue from speed cameras or any policing activity goes to the Consolidated Fund, to be used for Government spending. With the greatest respect, the Member of Parliament knew that. And on the subject of camera vehicles, we're actually increasing their visibility, with a trial involving greater use of vehicles clearly marked in Police livery. More positively, on Anzac Day I represented Police at the National War Memorial in Wellington, alongside the Governor-General, Chief of Defence Force and other dignitaries. I laid a wreath on behalf of Police and was very proud to do so. I asked staff to turn out on Anzac Day and ensure we were well represented at ceremonies around the country - well done to those who did just that. The inset picture shows staff at the Wellington dawn service. Last Friday I was out in the capital again, on shift with Wellington Central personnel from 7pm to 3am. As always, I'm absolutely of the view the public is well-served by our men and women on the front line. I was impressed by the professionalism and energy of the staff under Sergeant Lucille Hayes. We attended incidents including family violence matters and two young women threatening suicide, and spent nearly four hours on foot patrol in Courtenay Place. No surprises - but if it wasn't for alcohol, 60 percent of the offences wouldn't have happened. It's clear the district leadership team has given considerable thought to deployment - the recent drop in reported crime locally is clearly no accident. I was briefed on progress of the rollout of Wellington's district command centre. We're establishing these centres nationwide to coordinate deployment and help us understand and respond appropriately to the varying demands of different areas at different times. They will have a major impact on crime prevention. It's also clear our Prevention First strategy is deeply embedded, and the latest monthly statistical indicators look very positive. Year-on-year rises are evident for proactive policing tasks, such as foot patrols (25 percent); road checkpoints (23 percent) and vehicles stopped (12 percent). There have been falls in offence categories such as burglary (12 percent); stolen vehicles (12 percent); and public place assaults (5 percent). The correlation between preventive tasks and crime prevention is clear. Now some items from the news. First, well done Constables Emma Lawrence, Ben Lee, Emily Bryce and Bradley Morton, who attended after a car smashed into the bedroom of an Auckland house, scattering rubble on a baby's cot. Baby George was passed over the debris to Constable Lawrence, who patted him on the back until a chunk of concrete came out of his mouth. "That policewoman is a legend," said George's father, who followed up with a very complimentary message through our online 'praise and complaints' feedback portal. We've had a remarkable run of successes in homicide investigations: thank you to staff responsible for convictions in the "road rage" murder of Aaron Hadfield in the Hutt Valley, and the "cold case" murder of Rodney Tahu in Turangi. Both victims' families were effusive about the officers' work and the support they gave them. Lastly, the Supreme Court has ruled on the convictions arising from Operation 8, the 2007 operation in the Urewera area and elsewhere, and declined to usurp the Court of Appeal decision upholding the convictions. I expect the Independent Police Conduct Authority will advance its report into our actions in the coming weeks. I will front our media response, so watch this space. I've been out and about again this week. In Christchurch on Tuesday I helped recognise the service of more than 50 personnel and members of the public with various commendations. It was a privilege to speak and present awards in front of family and invited guests. Stay safe and look after each other." |
WalOne (4202) | ||
| 1339376 | 2013-05-03 01:49:00 | No mention of THIS (www.stuff.co.nz) chap Wal. :D I thought Peter might have given him and award of some sort. :lol: |
B.M. (505) | ||
| 1339377 | 2013-05-03 02:14:00 | it looks like they are closing in on the drive by shooter too. | Gobe1 (6290) | ||
| 1339378 | 2013-05-03 02:47:00 | No mention of THIS (www.stuff.co.nz) chap Wal. :D I thought Peter might have given him and award of some sort. :lol: No award, just a healthy pension. |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 1339379 | 2013-05-03 03:29:00 | No award, just a healthy pension. Remind me who is paying this pension? Would that be the same people who are going to buy his food for the next couple of years? :( |
B.M. (505) | ||
| 1339380 | 2013-05-03 05:06:00 | I agree with his comments about Courtney Place :-) except maybe his estiomates were a bit conservative. Interesting to note that the cops stop their patrols at 3am. It's between 4 and 6am that I've noticed the worst stuff. |
the_bogan (9949) | ||
| 1339381 | 2013-05-03 05:57:00 | Speeding Tickets are interesting. I contested a ticket recently. They responded with some documentation which showed of the < 5,000 vehicles that passed it that morning over a 4-5 hour period that over 600 were speeding and ticketed. $80 was the minimum ticket amount, you do the math ;-) |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1339382 | 2013-05-03 06:35:00 | Speeding Tickets are interesting. I contested a ticket recently. They responded with some documentation which showed of the < 5,000 vehicles that passed it that morning over a 4-5 hour period that over 600 were speeding and ticketed. $80 was the minimum ticket amount, you do the math ;-)prove them wrong, don't speed |
plod (107) | ||
| 1339383 | 2013-05-03 08:05:00 | Remind me who is paying this pension? Would that be the same people who are going to buy his food for the next couple of years? :( Oh it's a team effort ;) |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 1339384 | 2013-05-03 08:27:00 | don't speed I don't understand the question ;-) |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
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