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| Thread ID: 128438 | 2012-12-19 23:24:00 | From the Police Commissioner | WalOne (4202) | PC World Chat |
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| 1319252 | 2012-12-19 23:24:00 | Message from the Police Commissioner 2012 - a year of change and challenge December 20, 2012 "We're about to sign off on what has been a big year for Police and I've congratulated staff on the achievements of the past 12 months. We've continued to provide a first-class service, reduced recorded crime dramatically, maintained a record level of public trust and confidence and been named "most trusted government organisation" for the third year running. We've achieved this while undergoing tremendous change. We've lived within a flat-line budget, embraced our Prevention First strategy - launched a year ago today - and embedded many changes to how we work through our Policing Excellence programme. Some changes have been challenging, but have been made for sound reasons. The Police Executive has a vested interest in ensuring Police is in good heart and staff are looked after. I've enjoyed meeting staff around the country and hearing their views on a range of subjects. One highlight was presenting the Canterbury Earthquake Citation in recognition of work done in Christchurch during the state of emergency. I'd now like to draw attention to a group for whom the work has continued, below the radar - the officers who investigated and prepared reports for the inquest process arising from the earthquake. Detective Inspector David Long led a team whose outstanding work and professionalism reflected Police's continuing commitment to Operation Earthquake. Working with him, on tasks ranging from file management to family liaison, were: Detective Sergeant Darryl Sweeney; Detective Brett Chesterman; Detective Grant Collins; Detective Tania Jellyman; and Constable Trish Cross. Congratulations to this dedicated group for their calm efficiency during often traumatic proceedings. A different sort of trauma is played out annually on our roads over the Christmas holidays. The road toll at the start of this week was 288 - 20 above the same point last year. The shocking news on Tuesday of the deaths of seven people in two crashes in Bay of Plenty district further underlines the challenges we all face to make our roads safer. I send sincere condolences to those grieving and appeal to all road users to do what they can to avoid any repeat. We work with many partner agencies and the public through the Safer Journeys strategy. However, we're aware police have the power to really make a difference through our presence on the roads - and we'll be out making that difference in a very visible way. This Christmas we're focusing on the Fatal Five - speed; seatbelts; alcohol; distraction; and fatigue - factors which have a huge affect on road safety. I've instructed staff to breathalyse all drivers they stop, any time of day - we need to get drink-drivers off the road before their selfish and idiotic behaviour kills or maims someone. The lowered 4kmh speed tolerance will be strictly enforced. We'll be focusing on rural roads as well as urban ones and state highways, given the number of multiple-death crashes in country areas this year. Everyone has the right to travel safely. This is the view of the vast majority of drivers who meet the demands of holiday motoring through careful planning and by leaving enough time, by not driving tired and by taking extra care on busy roads. However, it only takes a moment's inattention or one foolish action to ruin lives. So if you're on the road this Christmas, don't be surprised if you're stopped by police. If you're driving sensibly and lawfully you'll be on your way in seconds - but if not, expect us to act. We're not there to make friends, we're there to save lives and will use every reasonable means, consistently and without fear or favour. I hope that by the time of my next blog I'll be reflecting on a happy end to a challenging but successful year for Police. I'm particularly pleased that in 2012 we've had no police officers killed or seriously injured. I pray this will continue as we move into another year of change and progress. We're looking 2013 squarely in the eye and saying "bring it on". On New Year's Eve I and the deputy commissioners will be out and about - I'll be working a late shift in Auckland City, DC Viv Rickard will be with staff at the Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne and DC Mike Bush will be in Wellington City. In the meantime, have a safe and enjoyable Christmas." Let's wish Commissioner Marshall and his troops every success and reciprocate with best wishes for a safe and enjoyable Christmas. :) |
WalOne (4202) | ||
| 1319253 | 2012-12-19 23:28:00 | Please support the New Zealand Police :) | Zippity (58) | ||
| 1319254 | 2012-12-19 23:40:00 | Please support the New Zealand Police :) "The lowered 4kmh speed tolerance will be strictly enforced. " We need more revenue to make up the gov deficit.. |
paulw (1826) | ||
| 1319255 | 2012-12-20 00:14:00 | " The lowered 4kmh speed tolerance will be strictly enforced. " We need more revenue to make up the gov deficit.. So don't be an idiot and speed :( :( |
Zippity (58) | ||
| 1319256 | 2012-12-20 01:24:00 | In other words behave and avoid being a sanctimonious prat. | Cicero (40) | ||
| 1319257 | 2012-12-20 02:41:00 | Good lad that commissioner, real cop not a spaso like that Christian **** Broad | prefect (6291) | ||
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