New Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issues

New Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issues

Police have launched Rotorua’s first beat team to patrol the city centre on foot as a way to crack down on retail crime. The team is made up of five...

The beat of the street

Carousel:  A beat team has launched in New Plymouth - and received a warm welcome from the community. Police in Taranaki have stepped up their presence in retail areas across the region, with a particular focus on the New Plymouth CBD, as part of an initiative to reduce retail crime and enhance public safety. Operation Safer Cities launched last month and includes a six-month trial of a dedicated Beat section. The team of three - acting Sergeant…