Stories of strength and love could be inked beneath this shirt. Photo / File
They have better work stories, and now New Zealand Police officers are sharing their ink stories, too.
The new initiative on the New Zealand Police's Instagram is encouraging officers to share the stories behind their tattoos.
First up was Constable Stephen Kittle, who works with the Taupo Public
Safety Team. His impressive full-length leg tattoo was done by Taupo tattooist Kingi Pitiroi.
Kittle said the double koru represented strength, and the long sweeping curves were the bow of a waka representing a journey and travel.
It signified his journey from Britain to his new life in New Zealand, his family, travel, love of the outdoors and nature, and his time with police.
