4. SANDRA GOUDIE (National—Coromandel) Link to this
to the Minister of Police
What reports has she received regarding extra police for Counties-Manukau?
Hon JUDITH COLLINS (Minister of Police) Link to this
I have received very good reports. Since National became the Government, the number of police in Counties-Manukau has increased by 26 to 780. In addition, police numbers in Counties-Manukau are expected to grow by a further 16 constables by 30 June 2009. Overall, the police expect to achieve an extra 150 police this year and 150 next year. This boost of 300 new front-line police in Counties-Manukau by the end of 2010 is a key Government policy, and I am pleased with progress to date.
Hon JUDITH COLLINS Link to this
Yes. I am advised that a further 41 recruits destined for Counties-Manukau have just started at the Royal New Zealand Police College, and are expected to graduate in August 2009. The police have many recruitment activities under way, and are working hard to implement the Government’s policy.
What are the police doing to ensure that the additional police in Counties-Manukau include both new recruits and experienced police officers?
Hon JUDITH COLLINS Link to this
The police have planned two intakes at the police college for former police who are rejoining the organisation. These two intakes will result in 40 experienced police officers rejoining the police. Each officer has between 5 and 12 years’ experience as a police officer.