Key Takeaways:
- The police commissioner and his deputies will participate in frontline duties during the New Year period across the country.
- Commissioner Richard Chambers will be on the beat in Nelson on New Year’s Eve and will also police at the Rhythm and Vines event in Gisborne.
- The new Frontline Service Model will deploy approximately 600 Level 2 Responders for at least 40 hours each over the next 12 months, contributing over 25,000 hours of additional support to frontline colleagues.
- Deputy Commissioner Mike Pannett and Acting Deputy Commissioner Tusha Penny will also take part in frontline duties in Tamaki Makaurau and Wellington, respectively.
- The goal of this initiative is to free up frontline staff to focus on major investigations and handle the busy summer period.
Introduction to Frontline Duties
The police commissioner, Richard Chambers, and his deputies will be taking part in frontline duties over the New Year period across the country. This move is aimed at supporting frontline officers and providing additional resources to handle the busy summer period. Commissioner Chambers will be on the beat in Nelson on New Year’s Eve, as well as policing at the Rhythm and Vines event in Gisborne. This event is a significant music festival that attracts a large crowd, and the police presence is essential to ensure public safety.
Supporting Frontline Officers
Commissioner Chambers’ decision to participate in frontline duties is also motivated by a desire to support officers who worked with Lyn Fleming, a Nelson police officer who was killed a year ago. He will be joined by Eastern District Commander Jeanette Park, who is expected to take up a new assistant commissioner role soon. By working alongside frontline officers, the commissioner and his deputies can gain a better understanding of the challenges they face and provide guidance and support where needed. This move is also seen as a way to boost morale and demonstrate the police leadership’s commitment to supporting their colleagues.
The Frontline Service Model
The police have introduced a new Frontline Service Model, which requires all senior sworn staff to get out and help support the frontline. This model will deploy approximately 600 Level 2 Responders for at least 40 hours each over the next 12 months, contributing over 25,000 hours of additional support to frontline colleagues. This initiative is designed to free up frontline staff to focus on major investigations and handle the busy summer period. By providing additional resources, the police can ensure that they are better equipped to respond to emergencies and keep the community safe.
Deployment of Deputy Commissioners
Deputy Commissioner Mike Pannett will take part in frontline duties in Tamaki Makaurau, while Acting Deputy Commissioner Tusha Penny will be in Wellington. This deployment of senior officers to frontline duties is a significant move, as it demonstrates the police leadership’s commitment to supporting their colleagues and providing additional resources to the frontline. By working alongside frontline officers, the deputy commissioners can gain a better understanding of the challenges they face and provide guidance and support where needed.
Benefits of Frontline Duties
The police believe that this initiative will have several benefits, including freeing up frontline staff to focus on major investigations and handle the busy summer period. Many senior officers have already stepped up to help with reassurance patrols after the Bondi attack, at the recent premiere of the Avatar movie, working on road policing operations, and area canvassing following major crimes such as homicides. By providing additional resources, the police can ensure that they are better equipped to respond to emergencies and keep the community safe. This move is also seen as a way to boost morale and demonstrate the police leadership’s commitment to supporting their colleagues.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the police commissioner and his deputies will be taking part in frontline duties over the New Year period across the country. This move is aimed at supporting frontline officers and providing additional resources to handle the busy summer period. The new Frontline Service Model will deploy approximately 600 Level 2 Responders for at least 40 hours each over the next 12 months, contributing over 25,000 hours of additional support to frontline colleagues. By working alongside frontline officers, the police leadership can gain a better understanding of the challenges they face and provide guidance and support where needed. This initiative is a significant move, as it demonstrates the police leadership’s commitment to supporting their colleagues and providing additional resources to the frontline.
