While out in the community, our Patrollers are not only surveying the streets, but reserves, carparks and bush areas for cars that look suspicious; broken windows; doors left open or oddly parked. Using a Police resource list vehicle number plates are checked to see if they are reported as stolen.

Our Patrol vehicles can be out on the roads all hours of the day, so the likelihood of the Patrollers coming across a vehicle accident or breakdown is quite high. Our vehicles are equipped with the necessary emergency equipment including an extensive first aid kit, flashing emergency lights and cones.

Apart from day to day interaction with the Police, Community Patrols also work alongside other emergency services, such as Neighbourhood Support, Surf Life Saving, Park Rangers and Cultural Groups.

Patrols are always conducted with a minimum of two patrol members per vehicle. The modern branded SUV patrol vehicles are equipped with roof mounted emergency lights. Patrol durations are at the discretion of those patrolling but are anywhere between two and four hours. On occasions members may do foot patrols in malls or other public…

Tools are a prime target for thieves either out of houses or trade vehicles. Working with the Police we engrave the tools of the trades people and home handyman with the owners’ driver licence number. This is done in association with the Safer Plates or at Tradies Breakfasts hosted by major Hardware retailers.

Our Patrollers receive First Aid training, attend training sessions throughout the year lead by the Police, CPNZ and Fire & Emergency. Safety of our own Patrollers is paramount to us and ongoing training is vital

The Community Patrol members assist with Police and Emergency Services, promoting public events such as Local Heroes, neighbourhood welfare checks and Community Hubs. This can be anything from handing out flyers to taking photos of kids with officers in a Police car.