North Shore Police are opening their doors to the public this Saturday morning with an innovative opportunity that will enable anyone to visit the new station.
Police Commander Inspector Les Paterson says the North Shore Policing Center or NSPC as many know it opened only two years ago. It has some of the most sophisticated policing technology in use by police in this country."
"Obviously we can't open all our doors as the station will still remain working, but the public will be walked through sectors of the watch house and cell block. Our significant policing resources will be accessible for public viewing."
"We're creating a combination of interest for the public by providing access to our Cop Shop Garage Sale as well as providing an open day environment for a few hours between 9.00am and Noon, this Saturday 22 November 2008."
"Police units taking part include Dogs, Eagle Helicopter, motorcycles, AOS, recruiting, road policing, plus other groups and organisations that work closely with Police such as Ministry of Defence Bomb disposal Unit, & Navy recruiting."
"There are five police groups and five other groups from external partners such as the Fire Service providing informative displays and demonstrations for the public. Proceeds from garage sale go to Community Patrollers Charity."
Inspector Paterson says that given the experience of other police open days held around the country, there could be several thousand visitors who attend.
"We hope people take advantage of the open day to view our police station. It's a chance to discuss with police officers and others the range and diversity of the various front line duties we carry out, and for some to give consideration to having a future career in police," Inspector Les Paterson said.
Public parking is available 9.00am to Noon, Saturday 22 November 2008, at Constellation Park N Ride, directly opposite the North Shore Policing Centre.