100+ Auckland residents urged Police Minister Mark Mitchell for increased officer presence, citing slow response times and rise in antisocial behavior.

100+ central Auckland residents voiced concerns over safety and police presence at a meeting with Police Minister Mark Mitchell, calling for more officers on the streets. They criticized the slow response from police and the rise in antisocial behaviour on Queen Street. Despite Mitchell citing a 58% increase in foot patrols, one resident claimed they had seen police on the beat only a few times in the past three years.

June 04, 2024
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