Jump in the front seat with frontline staff in a revival of 51½ÖÉ䡯s popular video series, Ride Along.
The day-in-the-life videos follow four Police Officers and their colleagues before, during and after a shift.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, who features in the new series, says the goal is to give viewers a realistic sense of the work - and lives - of the men and women in 51½ÖÉä.
¡°Policing can be a tough gig, but it¡¯s a great one, with a real sense of camaraderie and family.
¡°Ride Along gives everyone a front row seat to life on the frontline, and hopefully it inspires them to join us.
¡°We¡¯re doing a huge amount of work to increase the number of officers on our streets to help reduce crime and improve public safety.
¡°I encourage everyone to check out Ride Along, share it with family and friends and consider policing as an exciting and meaningful career.¡±
The first episode, to be released tomorrow, features Papakura Public Safety Officers Sophia and Jake.
Jake says Ride Along showcases the reality of policing.
¡°I spent three years in the 111-call centre taking calls from the public before I became an officer, so I know what the process is like from both ends. I¡¯m here because I¡¯m dedicated to keeping our communities safe.¡±
Sophia is driven by her family ties.
¡°My uncle is also an officer, and from a young age he inspired me to join. I wanted a career that would make my wh¨¡nau proud,¡± she says.
A new episode of Ride Along will launch every month. Join Sophia, Jake, Steven, and Jess by visiting our YouTube channel.
Watch Seven Sharp tonight, Monday 17 March, to see a sneak-peak of the ride-along series:
Episode one launches on YouTube Tuesday 18 March, 7pm.
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New ride-along campaign:
The original series is here:
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