Minutes:
After the opening prayer Insp PATEL opened the forum by putting in the apologies and went through the previous minutes.
Det KAI FONG talked about her own journey of joining NZ Police. Much discussions from everyone. Det KAI FONG is going to be on 9 months paid leave to
study Mandarin in Guilin, China next year.
DC Supt PENNY touched on bringing the District Leadership Team back to Henderson station. Provide more visibility and forming crime squad from 1/3/18. 55%
of the jobs in the District come from Waitakere, with serious crime of over 60% from Waitakere. Also, is having discussion with Michael ALOFA (Auckland
Council) of moving MPES to Council building around Henderson CBD with the community group and wardens.
Susan ZHU mentioned New Lynn is expanding and is expecting 5000-7000 more people in a few years. Would require more Police presence too.
DC explained about Whangaia Nga Pa Harekeke. Family Harm attributes to 50% of policing work. Decided to change the name to family harm with view of
holistic approach and focus more than just family violence. Stakeholders will meet on daily basis to provide support and various groups will take part in this project.
They will operate from Henderson station. Anticipate more reporting and more harm reduction.
Insp PATEL said the GN venue has been confirmed and is going ahead using the Te Atatu Community Constable office. Const KAUR and D/Sgt Karen HOSHEK
will deliver the staff training. Need to consult with the Te Atatu MP. Ranjna PATEL and Sucharita VARMA are fully supportive of this project and they are
working hard with the team to progress this swiftly.
TUWE mentioned in principle advisors should be paid travel expenses to compensate their commitment to the advisory board.
Update given by Waitakere AC Insp WEBB covering;
• Ethnic wardens training,
• Rajinder DHILLON was originally part of Ethnic wardens, now is a serving Police officer,
• Diwali celebration at Ram Mandir
Update given by North Shore Acting AC Insp PATEL covering;
• New charter for the area advisory group to align with District Ethnic charter,
• Op Dukan - robbery prevention community night seminar on 29/11/17,
• Acknowledging Const PARK for his work and is leaving MPES to road policing team
Pravin KUMAR talked about walkathon on 4/2/18 to raise money for St John Ambulance. Everyone is welcome.
Baljit SINGH highlighted Ethnic wardens could lease an office space at the Waitakere Community Resource Centre, 8 Ratanui St, Henderson.
Susan ZHU mentioned about Chinese New Year celebration in 2018 by Whau Local Board. Police can utilise the opportunity for recruitment promotion. Good way
to combat the negative perception of Police through We Chat app.
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Naveen PRAKESH touched on setting up stall for Police at Waitakere Indian Association events.
Shivneel KUMAR was keen to know about the number of Ethnic officers in Waitemata.
Lincoln TAN said Shinchonji is still around. University of Auckland is holding a public meeting on 28/11/17. Would like Police presence.
Closing prayer.
Refreshment and mix and mingle.
Action Points
Task
Task To
Share Strategic Assessment with the board
Acting Insp MCINTYRE
Invite Intel to do a presentation to specific issues and concerns for Ethnic communities
Acting Insp MCINTYRE
Documents regarding to GN to be disseminated to board members
Const KAUR
To explode opportunity to start different language lessons in District
Acting Insp MCINTYRE
Explode the branding of GN and the sign not so overt that may offend others
Insp PATEL
Check with national policy for travel expenses for advisors. Report back to board by 1/12/17
Acting Insp MCINTYRE
Invite Ethnic advisors to attend the award ceremony
Const KAUR
To speak to Michael ALOFA about possible leasing of an office at the Waitakere Community Resource
Insp WEBB
Centre for Ethnic wardens
We Chat discussion with social media team, possible channel of communication
WONG
Community calendar (MPES events) setup by end of November 2017
Const KAUR
To coordinate with Insp Scott GEMMELL - who to attend the public discussion group at the University of Acting Insp MCINTYRE
Auckland on 28/11/17, RE: danger of Shinchonji (Korean cult)
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Crime prevention message on Chinese radio especially getting close to Christmas, such as burglary
WONG
To liaise with Insp Scott GEMMELL - to provide crime prevention education to international students
Acting Insp MCINTYRE
through the ambassador programme of the danger of online dating, could lead to dating underage people,
kidnapping and robbery
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