Gisborne CBD Shoplifting drops dramatically, say the police

“Working with Sergeant Nigel Hurley and the assistance unit of investigations in the Eastern District, the team has identified five criminals who are believed to be responsible for much of Gisborne’s CBD.

“The next step was to keep the criminals to take into account strict bailing conditions that banned them from the city center, with ordinary bail checks.

“The oppositions of the bail were constantly requested. After several offenses committed by criminals during the bail, our opposition to the bail were successful and several criminals were kept under arrest. “

NGATAI said that the team was proactive – following the criminals to reduce the opportunity to recover.

“In a case, I followed a shopping offender and I supported him to participate in a drug rehabilitation center, and so far they have not been restored.

“We have a zero tolerance to re -examination and if we identify someone who commits more crimes, we follow the arrest of ASAP to ensure a quick response to offenses.”

Another facet of the approach was the increase of the time spent by making foot patrols in the center of the city, engaging with retail traders and encouraging them to report all crime, he said.

“I gave crime prevention tips, which included conflict resolution, because many retailers felt threatened and did not know how to react to strong and abusive people in their store.”

NGATAI said that they have regularly updated retailers about the progress of investigations and gave advice on preventing crime by designing the environment, including the height of the shelf, where certain items were stored in the store and if people could see in the store or if the windows were covered in posters and advertising.

“Paying attention to such things can help reduce crime opportunities.

“It was a real effort of the team from the police in Tairāwhiti, all teams contributing to the high visibility in the CBD area.

“Whether it is a simple mobile patrol through the city center, or a walk on the road to take a coffee, everything contributes to our visibility in the CBD and creates this trust and trust.”

Kirk said that the team has led to a decrease in appearances recorded by about 60 percent in the last six months.

“Strategically, our area has recovered in terms of the realization of the basic elements, and the impact we had on retail crime is a fantastic example of what our people are capable.”