Wing 348 to graduate at the Royal 51街射 College tomorrow

Fifty-nine new constables of Wing 348 were attested yesterday, at the Police College in Porirua, and will graduate tomorrow Thursday 25 November.
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Commissioner Andrew Coster, Police Minister Poto Williams and Wing Patron Dr Mustafa Farouk QSM will attend the graduation ceremony.?
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Dr Farouk is a member of the Police Muslim Communities Reference Group. This group guides Police in the implementation of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the 15 March Terrorist Attacks.
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In the aftermath of those attacks in Christchurch, Dr Farouk deployed immediately alongside Police. He played a pivotal role liaising with police, helping to plan the response to provide reassurance to affected families and the wider Muslim community. He has also been a voice for the Muslim community on firearms law reform and an advocate to address hate and discrimination.
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When he spoke to the wing on their first day of training, Dr Farouk emphasised the importance of relationships between police and their communities.
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“No matter what you do, relationships are important because that is what will make your work easier. My advice to you is get to know the people you’ll be dealing with.”
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Due to COVID restrictions, limited numbers of family and friends have been invited to the graduation from alert level 2 areas of the country. The ceremony will also be livestreamed to those unable to attend.?
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Awards
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Minister’s Award recognising top student – Constable Lewis Ferguson, Counties Manukau District
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Patron’s Award for Second in Wing, recognising second top student – Constable Friederike Faber, Counties Manukau District
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Commissioner’s Award for Leadership – Constable Matthew White, Northland District
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Physical Training and Defensive Tactics Award – Constable Tama Tukaki, Canterbury District
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Driver Training and Road Policing Practice Award – Constable Lisa Garrity, Eastern District
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Firearms Award – Constable Wayne Sandbrook, Central District
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Deployment
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The wing is being dispersed to districts as follows, starting their frontline duty on 6 December:?
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Northland – 2, Tamaki Makaurau – 21, Waikato – 4, Bay of Plenty – 2, Eastern – 6, Central – 5, Wellington – 8, Tasman – 3, Canterbury – 3, Southern – 5
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Wing demographics
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Female 42.4%, gender diverse 3.4%, and male 54.2%; NZ European 69.5%; Māori 11.9%; Pacific 8.5%; Asian 6.8%; Other 3.4%
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Caption for Picture of Wing 348 Graduates:?Left to right: Top student for Wing 348 and previous Police Emergency Call Taker and Dispatcher Constable, Lewis Ferguson; Constable Nita Rakovica, also a previous Emergency Call Taker; and Constable Penieli Talataina-Ki, a former non-emergency 105 call-taker.

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NOTE TO MEDIA: Unfortunately Media will not be able to attend the ceremony tomorrow due to COVID restrictions. Please contact media@police.govt.nz for any queries in relation to this graduation.
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A Ten One Magazine story about the graduation, with photos, will be published on the Police website next week.
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