The Government has announced it will build a new Auckland base for Police recruit training as part of its pledge to boost frontline Police numbers by 500.
Associate Police Minister, Casey Costello said that opening a training facility in New Zealand’s largest city will provide Police with the opportunity to attract, train and attract quality new officers, and supplement the training that occurs at the Police College in Porirua.
“The coalition Government has a commitment to increase frontline Police numbers by 500 and provided $191 million in last year’s Budget to fund recruitment and training, and $34.6 million in capital to ensure that they are properly equipped to do their jobs,” said Ms Costello.
“That investment has enabled Police to focus on doing what they need to to improve the recruitment pipeline and attract quality new recruits and get them out on to the streets faster.
“We want Police to do all that they can to drive recruitment, increase the number of Police and to make our communities safer and that’s exactly what they’re doing,” she said.
As well as training recruits, the Auckland facility will be used for senior training courses, the Minister confirmed.
“I am confident that it will also be a useful resource for other agencies.”
“This Government will continue to back Police and make changes to improve law and order in New Zealand,” she said.
