Kamo cop shop needs helpers

Jo Wyatt, foreground, is calling on people to help out at Kamo police station with Sergeant Craig Burrows. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Kamo police are hoping to strengthen the thin blue line with a team of volunteers.

The aim is to have at least two volunteers manning the front counter at the police station at all times to help officers on duty.

Volunteers already help at an number of Northland stations including Whangarei, Dargaville, Maungaturoto, Onerahi, Ruakaka and Kerikeri.

Volunteer coordinator Jo Wyatt said the unpaid workers would be trained in how to take complaints and complete the necessary paper work.

About nine people are needed and will be rostered to do about three hours a week. Good people skills is a must for the job as is thinking on your feet and community spirit.

"Kamo is one of the busiest stations and the officers are always out on the road following up incidents and quiet often the station is empty," Mrs Wyatt said.

Kamo community policing centre Sergeant Craig Burrows said volunteers would be a stepping stone between public and police.

"To have a trained team of volunteers on deck will be great."

Prospective volunteers should enquire in person at Whangarei Central Police Station or call 430 4500.