Community Patroller

Auckland Central Community Patrol (ACCP) invites you to become a member.

As an ACCP Patroller many opportunities will be presented to you regarding training, gaining practical experience, and attending community events/concerts. This is a great way to gain familiarity with Auckland Central, contribute to its safety, and build relationships.

We are a dedicated team of individuals of all ages, from diverse backgrounds, committed to fostering safety in New Zealand’s largest and fastest urban dwelling. Our volunteer rosters are varied, catering to your individuality, lifestyle, and capacity.

As a partner of the Police, we provide additional eyes and ears on the ground while engaging and building relationships with the residents, visitors, and businesses of our vibrant city. Our patrollers increase the overall well-being of the community by providing heightened visibility and safety to its members.

An interest in community safety and crime prevention.
Respect and appreciation of New Zealand police.
Cultural sensitivity.
Confidence to engage with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
The ability to promote ACCP while engaging with community/businesses.
Health that would not prevent you from meeting your ACCP patrol minimum obligation of 4 hours per month
Police vetting clearance.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Auckland Central Community Patrol's minimum patrol obligation is 4 hours per month - however we encourage you to join as many patrols that fit your lifestyle!
Mandatory online training.
Any other training that prepares and supports your role/personal development as a CPNZ patroller.

We would like to expand the number and frequency of our patrols.
Our current rosters are Friday and Saturday nights 1800-2200, Saturday and Sunday mornings 1000-1400.
We are in the process of developing special patrols - with a focus on surveillance (Sunday 1800-2200) , and another late night (Friday/Saturday 2000-2400).
We have team members who are available to patrol Tuesday and Wednesdays, however we require a minimum of 2 people to conduct a patrol. Our Police Liaison Officer also regularly invites our team to patrol with him on Thursdays. There is an opportunity for you to create your own patrol, based on your availability should there be other patrollers free to join you.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by applying directly to the organisation. You will then be able to find out more about the role and how to proceed.

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