Articles tagged with Violent Crime
New High-Security Units at Hawke’s Bay Prison to Boost Capacity by 2027
1 week ago | 105 viewsTwo new high-security units with 316 beds will be built at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison, increasing its capacity from 755 to 1,071 by early 2027 to address the rising prison population driven by law-and-order measures. This expansion complements recent and ongoing projects at Waikeria and Christchurch Men’s Prisons, which together will add over 1,500 beds by 2029, while Corrections has also bolstered frontline staff with nearly 900 new officers since February 2024. These efforts aim to safely manage growth in the prison population, predominantly violent and gang-affiliated offenders, and maintain public safety without requiring additional funding.
Tags: Mark Mitchell Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison Naylor Love Waikeria Prison Christchurch Men’s Prison Corrections New Zealand prison population violent crime Corrections OfficersNZ Government Ahead of Violent Crime Reduction Target One Year After Tough Gang Laws
2 weeks ago | 85 viewsThe Government is exceeding its violent crime reduction target, with 147,000 victims of serious violent crime reported in the past year, 38,000 fewer than when they took office. Tough gang laws introduced a year ago have significantly contributed to this decline by targeting gang-related crime, resulting in numerous seizures and convictions. Ministers emphasize their commitment to law and order, highlighting police efforts and the disproportionate gang involvement in serious violent crime despite their small population size.
Tags: Paul Goldsmith Mark Mitchell New Zealand violent crime gang laws Gangs Act 2024 Ministry of Justice Police crime reduction criminal justice systemGovernment Surpasses Violent Crime Reduction Target with Increased Police Presence
3 months ago | 322 viewsThe Government is exceeding its violent crime reduction target as Police deploy more officers on the beat, with Henderson in West Auckland being the next focus area. Since receiving funding in Budget 2024, 63 beat officers have been deployed across major cities and districts, set to increase to 70 with the launch of Henderson's team. The increased police presence through beat teams and Retail Crime Units is contributing significantly to deterring crime and ensuring community safety, with a decrease in serious violent crime victims reported in the latest data.
Tags: Government Police Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith Police Minister Mark Mitchell Crime reduction Beat teams Law and order Violent crime Victims Māori