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Rarotonga crime stats challenged

Saturday 15 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

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Rarotonga crime stats challenged
Cook Islands Police have been facing staffing shortages due to budget cuts and uncompetitive remuneration, prompting a restructuring effort to improve recruitment and retention.

Cook Islands Police data shows no increasing crime trend, but the Opposition leader and a road safety advocate argue understaffing and passive policing conceal actual crime and safety issues in Rarotonga.

Cook Islands Police data shows no increasing crime trend, but the Opposition leader and a road safety advocate argue understaffing and passive policing conceal actual crime and safety issues in Rarotonga.


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