Media Release
19 March 2003

More Police Needed In Central Auckland

The release of figures showing that 54 percent of Aucklanders do not feel safe on their streets at night is more evidence that police numbers need to be increased said New Zealand First law and order spokesperson Ron Mark.

“With violent crime figures up by 30 percent and people now expressing fear at the lack of safety on the streets, what more evidence does the Government need to increase front line police officer numbers?” asked Mr Mark.

“Auckland streets are no safer than they were four years ago when George Hawkins was criticising the previous Government for lack of action over public safety.

“There is something seriously wrong with police numbers when local councils have to hire security guards to keep streets safe.

“The only solution to this worrying problem is to boost the number of police to stop violent crime.

“Every New Zealander has the right to feel safe on their streets,” said Mr Mark.

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