Inspired by the , we¡¯re showcasing some of the incredible stories and experience of people throughout our organisation.
Rob - Inspector, COVID-19 Response
¡°My parents emigrated from Guangzhou China, and eventually settled in Petone. I grew up in Petone, Lower Hutt in the 1980s. Some parts of Petone had a rough edge back then and I have fond memories of my bike being stolen on more than one occasion during my paper run.
¡°After college, I completed an engineering degree and worked as a consultant engineer for a couple of years, but I didn¡¯t think about joining the Police till that point.
"The attraction of everyday policing offering something different every day was a big pull. I have never regretted that decision.
"I also believe there is no higher privilege than being able to help someone who needs it.
¡°I have spent my career in Wellington, mostly in the Criminal Investigation Branch and the Armed Offenders Squad. In 2017, I moved into the National Command and Coordination Centre at Police National Headquarters after a stint at Central Comms, and then to the National Prevention Centre as Manager Mental Health and Community Services.
"My home at this stage is the COVID-19 Support Team which sits under Major Events.
¡°Twenty years on, the job description still delivers on its promise, in that every day in Police remains rewarding and offers something different, as I did not expect to be involved in a pandemic response when I joined.¡±
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