Be the eyes and ears of your community.
Eastern Bays Community Patrol is a volunteer patrol working in partnership with NZ Police across Auckland's Eastern Bays. Patrol twice a month with a partner, prevent crime, and help build a safer community.
In partnership with
Eyes and Ears for the Police.
Our mission: in partnership with others, we prevent crime and reduce harm through the active presence of trained patrollers.
Prevent crime, reduce harm
An active, visible patrol presence helps deter opportunistic crime. As volunteers, we're "normal everyday people who give our time, our eyes and our ears to patrolling the area."
Patrol with a partner
You'll always patrol in pairs, never alone. You'll join a team of locals who care about our suburbs and work alongside an allocated Police Liaison Officer.
Full training provided
Training usually takes about three months and is given on the job. Previous experience is not required. You'll learn observation, reporting and confidentiality from experienced patrollers.
You're the eyes and ears, not law enforcement.
Patrollers operate in partnership with NZ Police under a formal Memorandum of Understanding (signed 2002, renewed 2006, 2012, and 2020). Our role is to observe, report, and provide a presence in the community.
- Patrol in pairs across our suburbs, daytime and nighttime
- Adhere to Police protocols and confidentiality
- Work under Health and Safety guidelines
- Sign a Declaration of Confidentiality
- Agree to abide by a Code of Conduct
- Patrol usually twice a month, or more if you wish
Our suburbs across Auckland's Eastern Bays.
We patrol the following areas, daytime and nighttime hours.
What we ask of every patroller.
These are the requirements every applicant must meet, taken directly from our recruitment criteria.
- Minimum age 18
- Adhere to Police protocols and confidentiality and work under Health and Safety guidelines
- Be fluent in both written and spoken English
- Physically fit and healthy
- Be alert, with keen observation skills (training will be given)
- Have the ability to write a detailed report
- Have the ability to show close attention to detail
- Have a diplomatic manner
- Have the ability to focus and remain calm in stressful situations
- Have the ability to drive in a safe manner
- Be able to pass Police Vetting
From application to active patroller.
Three stages every applicant goes through.
Apply
Fill in the short form. We'll get in touch to confirm your interest and answer questions.
Police vetting
Every applicant is vetted by the Police before becoming a patrol member. You'll also sign a Declaration of Confidentiality and our Code of Conduct.
Train & patrol
Training is usually about three months and is given on the job. You'll patrol in pairs alongside experienced patrollers from day one.
Things people ask before applying.
Do I need any prior experience?
No. Previous experience is not required. We provide on-the-job training, which usually takes about three months.
How often do patrollers patrol?
Patrollers usually patrol twice a month. The minimum is one 3-hour shift per month, or more if you wish.
Will I patrol on my own?
No. Patrollers always work in pairs. You'll never patrol alone.
What does Police vetting involve?
Every applicant must be able to pass Police Vetting before becoming a patrol member. We work alongside NZ Police under a formal Memorandum of Understanding.
What's the minimum age?
Minimum age is 18.
What does a patroller actually do?
Patrollers are the eyes and ears for the Police. We observe and report, adhere to Police protocols and confidentiality, and work under Health and Safety guidelines. We are not law enforcement.
Proudly supported by
Safer Communities Together.
If you can give two patrols a month, you can help keep Auckland's Eastern Bays safer. Apply now and we'll be in touch.
Apply to become a patroller