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Police powers under review
Wednesday, 13th February, 2013
Laws that give police more powers to stop alcohol-fuelled violence are being put under the microscope.
By Kurtis J Eichler
Laws that give police more powers to stop alcohol-fuelled violence are being put under the microscope.
Less than two years after its implementation, the NSW Ombudsman is conducting a sweeping review of police powers to move intoxicated people on.
Spate of thefts leaves North residents in shock
Wednesday, 30th January, 2013
Fisher Street resident Belinda Day said the thefts had shocked people in her quiet street.
By Emily Roberts
A spate of thefts from motor vehicles over a couple of nights has left a number of North residents very angry.
Between Sunday night and Monday night, at least 14 cars were broken into while parked in the streets surrounding Morgan Street, police said yesterday.
Items that have been reported missing including an iPod Nano, money, wallets, personal papers and handbags.
Resident 'bashed, robbed'
Wednesday, 23rd January, 2013
Resident 'bashed, robbed'
Police are searching for three women who allegedly assaulted and robbed an elderly man in his Crystal Street home.
They first entered his home about 7pm on Sunday and robbed him of a small amount of cash and then returned about 4pm on Monday, pushed him over and again stole his money, police said yesterday.
The women were described as being of Aboriginal appearance, with one about five feet tall with black hair and wearing a white t-shirt or tank top.
Cop drive hits town
Thursday, 22nd November, 2012
Sergeant Stephen Lowe, Aboriginal Recruitment Officer, with Senior Sergeant Meg Burke at their stand on the lawn outside the police station yesterday.
By Emily Roberts
The NSW Police Recruitment team was in the city yesterday to encourage more locals to join the force.
They have been travelling around the State and this was their first visit to the city although Senior Sergeant Meg Burke said they were hoping to return each year from now on.
"The aim of the trip is to spread the recruitment message to remote areas of NSW and provide valuable information on how to join the NSW Police
Force," Senior Sgt Burke said.
Trip to get 'troubled' youths back on track
Friday, 16th November, 2012
Constable Paul Drozdzewski, Senior Constable Michelle Drury and Inspector Colin Moore working out the finer details of the Broken Hill to the Bay program.
By Emily Roberts
The police and PCYC are running a program to help youth change negative behaviour.
"Broken Hill to the Bay" will involve 15 youngsters travelling to Sydney for leadership activities.
