Clutha-Taieri area response manager Senior Sergeant Stan Leishman is looking forward to three new officers joining the Balclutha Police Station this year. Photo: Richard DavisonBalclutha police will welcome three new officers this year, although the influx is not expected to lead to permanent 24/7 manning of the South Otago station. Clutha-Taieri area response manager Senior Sergeant Stan Leishman announced the additional staff yesterday, and told the Otago Daily Times they would comprise a detective and two ‘‘rural liaison officers’’. Advertising for the detective role would begin next week, and the two rural officers were expected to join the station by the end of the year, as part of a continuing Government roll-out of 1800 additional officers. We need a 24/7 station so the community can feel safe and secure knowing police are on patrol overnight.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 29, 2020 15:33 UTC