Waitakere Police would be happy to consider members of the community expressing interest in volunteering to serve in their Community Patrol Group.
Constable Khushwinder Kullar, who recently took charge as the Ethnic Communities Liaison Officer in his area, said that the will to do community service, dynamism, energy and enthusiasm are among the attributed required of the volunteers.
“The role of volunteers would be similar to the one carried out by the Maori and the Pacific Wardens. This is an opportunity to work with the local Police and the community to create a safe environment,” he said.
Fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi, he arrived in New Zealand in 1989 from his native Jalandhar in Punjab, India and worked in various private companies before joining the New Zealand Police in 2004.
A qualified detective, he has also worked under the Auckland District and Counties Manukau, before being transferred to the Waitemata Police District in 2008.
He said his current role as the Ethnic Communities Liaison Officer would enable him to work with communities, community groups, associations and individuals to make our homes, work places and the society safer and more secure.
“I also believe that engaging people in the Community Patrol Group would assist in creating a safer environment,” he said.
Community Patrol
According to Constable Khullar, volunteers would work with the Police in extending support and guidance when needed, carry out foot patrols in towns and cities, and provide safety services such as traffic and crowd control at local events.
“The Community Patrol Group also assists the Police to intervene on behalf of the ‘at risk’ youth; and dedicate their time and energy to benefit people.
Constable Khullar is excited about his role because it brings opportunities to interact with the public and understand the concerns of people.
Fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi, his priorities as Ethnic Liaison Officer is to promote ‘Prevention First’ initiatives, create more ethnic wardens and tackle the increasing menace of family violence.
“I am also keen to see more members of our community joining New Zealand Police and promote community reassurance,” Constable Khullar said.
He can be contacted on (09) 09-8390746 or 027-2637791
E-mail: kkw811@police.govt.nz
