This has been a very sad month for New Zealand Police.

The death of Sergeant Don Wilkinson in Mangere on the 11 September has deeply shocked police and the public. His funeral, which took place on Thursday 18 September, gave colleagues the opportunity to remember his enormous contribution to policing and to mourn the loss of a friend and workmate.

In this edition you will also read about the appointment of two new District Commanders, Superintendent Bill Searle and Superintendent Mike Bush who bring a wealth of experience to their new roles.

In the Working with the Community section you can read about the impact that community police officers are hoping to have in a northland town, how NZ Police's Responsiveness to Maori programme has been boosted by the three day Ngakia kia Puawai Conference and how a national project which has seen ten prefabricated police stations delivered to rural locations around the country, has improved service to the public and eased the lives of police officers and their families.

Finally there is advice on what to do to combat Cyber Bullies

Anna Woolnough
Editor Ten-One

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 Sergeant Don Wilkinson

The death of Sergeant Don Wilkinson, fatally shot while carrying out his duty in Mangere in the early hours of Thursday 11 September, shook the country.

At his funeral, the Commissioner, Howard Broad, explained the need for the difficult and covert work carried out by the officer and his team.

New commanders complete Auckland region line-up

New district Commanders have been appointed to the Waitematā and Counties Manukau Police Districts by the Commissioner, Howard Broad.

Policing Otangarei

Last year, 10 percent of all crime in Whangārei was committed by people who call the small suburb of Otangarei home.

Inspirational conference poses tough questions

THE THREE-DAY Ngakia Kia Puawai Conference held at Te Papa in Wellington last month, was a source of inspiration and learning for all who attended. Organised by the team from Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Services (MPES), the conference urged delegates to reflect on current practise and to take active steps to improve the way in which they interact with Māori, Pacific and ethnic minority groups.

Taking up the challenge

Inspector Andrew Coster, Acting Area Commander of Counties Manukau South, outlined his approach to taking forward the learning points of the three-day Police Leadership Conference.

Have police station – will travel

The National Property Office is more than half way through a programme which will see 10 brand new ‘baby’ police stations sited in rural locations around the country.

Kia Kaha evolves to beat the Cyber bully

BETTY HANSON, a Youth Education Officer based in Christchurch is taking a fresh look at strategies to deal with cyber bullying. This follows a conference on Cybercitizenship hosted by Netsafe, which took place in Queenstown last month.