New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for reducing crime and enhancing community safety. With nearly 12,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day and function from 371 community-based police stations around the country. We operate by land, sea and air, and respond to more than 600,000 emergency 111 calls each year. Our current operating strategy, 'Prevention First'”‹, has a strong focus on preventing offending and victimisation. Safer Communities Together. Crime prevention, Emergency response, Neighbourhood policing, Road policing, Cultural Responsiveness