Police highlight need for better crime reporting

Members of the audience felt that youth violence and anti-social behaviour on the Coast was escalating. Police gave a public meeting in Silverdale on May 8 a clear message: “If you see or hear anything that may be related to a crime or a possible crime, report it.” About 100 people attended the meeting at the Silverdale School, convened by Whangaparaoa MP Mark Mitchell, to discuss law and order. Also in attendance were local board representatives, Councillors John Watson and Wayne Walker, police and Auckland Transport staff. Whangaparaoa police officer Sgt Brett Hanly said resources were deplo...