According to police data, since January 1, 2024, 39 cases of theft and related offenses and 15 cases of unlawful entry with intent/burglary or burglary have been reported in the Clive area.

These figures are slightly up on last year’s figures of 29 cases of theft and 26 cases of trespassing in Clive. However, these figures are still much lower than they were in 2022, with 105 cases of theft and 29 cases of illegal entry.

Community police officer Clive is based in Havelock North, which adds an extra 10 to 15 minutes to the journey time when called.

“Community policing covers a fairly large area comprising Clive, Haumoana, Te Awanga, Whakatu, Mangateretere, Awatoto and the surrounding rural districts. Clive is essential in this area, so it seems like a no-brainer to be based there,” said Redstone.

She said there had been a community police officer based at Clive for many years before the closure.

“Everybody knew them well and it was reassuring to know that there was going to be someone to take care of the station, at least part of the time.”

The Clive Police Station was closed in 2014 and the property has been unused since then.

“I understand the reason for the closure was around reduced government funding, forcing cuts to services. Havelock North Police Station was also reviewed but remained open.”

The petition claims the benefits of a manned police station in Clive would include faster response times, increased accessibility, increased security, community trust, proactive policing and local knowledge “helping to create a thriving, safe and more resilient community for all the world”.

A police spokesman said that across the country, including in Hawke’s Bay, officers generally operate on a 24/7 mobile deployment model rather than a station-based model – which takes into account the most effective use of the resources they have to help with insurance. everyone is safe.

“This means that most police officers spend most of their time in the community, active and ready to respond to calls for duty in the area as needed, rather than being assigned to duties at any station.

“A policeman in a rural community has Clive as part of his area. We recognize the incredible value that our community agents and local police personnel add to all the communities they serve. In saying that – every officer in our community is available to listen to local residents’ concerns and help resolve them as best we can.”

The spokesman said the non-emergency 105 service is available either by phone or online 24/7 and in an emergency anyone needing the police should call 111.