Rakesh Naidoo has become the first person of Indian origin to be appointed to the post of Superintendent of Police in New Zealand.
Police Minister Poto Williams and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Maori, Pacific and Ethnic Services) Wallace Haumaha affixed the Superintendent epaulettes on Mr Naidoo symbolising larger responsibilities that would now rest on his shoulders.
The event was held in Parliament Buildings in Wellington last night (May 20, 2021), following a meeting of Ethnic Liaison Officers of the New Zealand Police.
Mr Naidoo will continue his role in Ethnic Services at the New Zealand Police National Headquarters in Wellington.
As well managing, coaching and mentoring staff of varied ethnicities, he will improve development of partnership arrangements with difference interest groups to implement strategies to prevent crime and victimisation.
South Africa born Indian origin Rakesh Naidoo joined the New Zealand Police in 2001, with the primary aim of working with ethnic communities.
He was the first uniformed Asian staff member to work in the South Island..
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