New Zealand Police are hosting an Australasian police forum today and tomorrow in Wellington on effective management of multicultural communities in Australia and New Zealand said New Zealand Police Maori Pacific Ethnic Services General Manager Superintendent Pieri Munro.
"The Australasian Police Multicultural Advisory Bureau (APMAB) delegates comprise of representatives, appointed by Commissioners of Police, from all states and territories in Australia, including a representative from the New Zealand Police, the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs and the Australian Multicultural Foundation and the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia," said Superintendent Munro.
APMAB was established in 1993 to provide advice on the coordination, development and implementation of national policies and initiatives which enhance relations between police and people from culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse backgrounds. APMAB also provide advice on emerging international issues and trends which can impact on police in Australasia.
The forum will discuss national issues of concern surrounding the policing of multicultural communities in Australasia and best practice police programs and projects operating across Australasia such as the recruitment and retention of Police officers from culturally diverse backgrounds, Police Multicultural Liaison Officers and other initiatives which engender trust and good relations between police and multicultural communities. Keynote speakers include Race Relations Commissioner Joris De Bres, New Zealand Police Commissioner Rob Robinson and Assistant Commissioner Jon White.
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