January 16 2024
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Officers open doors u by Amy FIfita
The Dargaville police team will be reopening the front desk to help the community thrive following a year-long closure due to a lack of volunteers.
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p Dargaville police team (from left) Sergeant Kiley Dalbeth, Constable Rachael Walkinshaw, Constable Trae Harrison and Sergeant Gavin Bruce
“Our staff are collectively excited to announce that our front counter is reopening so we can serve our community better and be available to them,” said Sergeant Kiley Dalbeth. After a significant drop in public counter volunteers, the front desk was closed at the end of 2022, leaving the team to seek a solution. Many members of the public expressed their dismay, and the police officers were happy to have a resolution for the people of Dargaville. “Public feedback showed disappointment about the Dargaville station front desk closing and not having face-toface service. Now, the community has been heard.
“Our new area commander, Inspector Maria Nordstrom, has a vested interest in this town as she used to police in Dargaville. She found funding so the office could reopen. It is good for us and the community.” Inspector Norstrom was appointed Whangārei and Kaipara area commander in 2023. The good news comes almost a year after the front desk was closed. The Dargaville police anticipate that it will be in mid to late February. There is also concern about recent break-ins at the Dargaville RSA and other small businesses. “If anyone has information regarding the RSA burglary, please contact us on 105. For security advice, reach out to your local police station, and we will be
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more than willing to speak with you,” said Sergeant Dalbeth. “A good quality CCTV system and alarm system is vital in catching offenders. Updated systems allow for footage to be saved and ensure to secure hard drives away.” Sergeant Dalbeth says keeping cash off the premises after closing, bolstering door and window security and installing physical barriers can deter burglars. For more information, visit the New Zealand Police Retail Crime Prevention website. “We care for our community and always try to do our best with the resources we have because this is our home, too. If you see us in the street, feel free to come and say hello,” Sergeant Dalbeth said. ¢
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