New Cops - Officer Profiles

Out on the road: Day and night, Police cruisers maintain a constant presence on our roads.

Officer profiles

New cops come from all sorts of different backgrounds. Here are the stories of a few Police Officers, on the job all around New Zealand.

Name:: Anna
Current Rank & Position:: Constable, Wellington STU
Jobs held:: General Duties, Recruiting, STU (Traffic)
What I love about the job:: The variety of roles within the Police is a definite attraction. Also, the support for those having children is second to none.
Hobbies:: I love spending time with my young family and going to the gym.
Advice/tips for interested women:: It’s definitely a tough role for females, but the respect and support we receive from colleagues and the public alike is exceptional. It is a challenge - but it is most rewarding. I really recommend it as a career, plus, the New Zealand Police need more girls!