Crime
Training re-introduced
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police Service has revitalised the ‘Train the Trainers’ Course, which was stopped in 2018, with the goal of enhancing local abilities.
Police open facility to help build force
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
NZ Police boss says recruiting and retaining cops is a problem there as it is here in the Cook Islands.
Police attend to 3 road crashes
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police attended to three road crashes in the weekend.
Cooks Police in 2 weeks training session and training facility launched today
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National
Thirteen Police Officers will be part of a two-week session to strengthen their capabilities in assessing and utilising appropriate tactical options in dealing with offenders.
Crashes, burglaries on Gospel Day long weekend: Police
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
The long Gospel Day weekend was a relatively quiet and peaceful holiday with few incidents reported to police.
Mirror essential for WoF
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Motor vehicle garages are not allowed to warrant bikes without a rear vision mirror and drivers would be subject to a fine, according to the Cook Islands Police.
Air NZ passenger offloaded for intoxication
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police received reports of minor incidents over the weekend with one involving an Air New Zealand passenger who was offloaded for allegedly being drunk.
Cook Islands Police struggle with helmet enforcement
Thursday 17 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Helmet infringements are and have generally been lower on the list of fines issued by the Cook Islands Police Service, according to Police strategic and media advisor Trevor Pitt.
Browne questions government’s response to increasing insecurity
Thursday 17 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National, Politics
The Leader of the Opposition has questioned the government’s role in addressing the growing insecurity in the country due to increasing crime rate, while also calling for a review of the legislation that governs the treatment of minors.
Police report domestic violence and theft cases
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police say the weekend has been relatively good with only a few incidents reported.
Police review panel discusses community policing initiative
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Government is considering re-establishing community policing to address the rising crime rate, with discussions underway and support from various stakeholders.
‘I feel so unsafe’: Victim’s grief compounded by police delays and lack of communication
Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
A traumatised victim of a theft incident, who believes they are being targeted by a group of young thieves, is left feeling further traumatised by the lack of response and security provided by the police.
Motorcyclist ‘wearing bicycle helmet’ injured after accident
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Motorcyclists must follow the law, wear the correct type of helmet and have it properly strapped on, says Brent Fisher, president of the Cook Islands Road Safety Council.
First major cocaine case results in imprisonment
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A New Zealand-based Cook Islander was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment for bringing cocaine and cannabis into the country in the first significant case of its kind.
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National, Parliament
The Public Accounts Committee is concerned with the Minister for Corrective Services’ authority to ‘influence or directly manage’ the release of inmates from prison, while the Minister denies these claims and maintains that all work release protocols are being followed.
Rising bike thefts prompt rental company’s call for return of community policing
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
One of the most affected victims of the trending bike and scooter thefts across the island, who has lost six bikes through thefts, is calling for voluntary community policing to be re-introduced.
Families outraged over scooter and bike thefts
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police are investigating recent thefts of scooters and bikes, which they suspect are connected to juveniles, after three separate incidents occurred on the same day this week.
Review panel established to address challenges facing Cook Islands Police
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Government has established a review panel to assess the Cook Islands Police Service, identify areas for improvement, and develop a strategic plan for the future, with the aim of appointing a new Police Commissioner who aligns with the Service’s priorities.
Teen, 17, arrested after drunk driving accident
Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
A crash involving a car smashing into a power pole has raised “plenty of concern”.
Juvenile crime concerns rise, ‘Parents need to start being parents’: Minister Mokoroa
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
A fifth juvenile was arrested this week in Rarotonga, sparking concerns about the increasing rates of juvenile crime and prompting calls for greater parental involvement, community support and cooperation with law enforcement.
