Civil Defence Emergency Police Sworn In

In recent weeks, 60 Civil Defence Emergency Police have been sworn in at the Gisborne Police Station by chief Inspector R. A. Moore and Mr A. L. Campbell, J. P. Included in their complement are five women.

The civil police, who will be required to undertake constables' duties in the event of regular force members being called away to a major disaster, will be trained in elementary law, first aid, and other similar duties.

Although the number sworn in has been comparatively satisfactory, the Police Department are still recruiting in an attempt to reach their target figure of more than 100.

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Under the supervision of Chief Inspector Moore (left) and Mr Campbell, J.P. , Mr Basil Te Aho signs his pledge. Among those at rear are: Messrs Richard Ralph, Athol Scholes, and Ray Berry.

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Mr Ian Laskey takes the oath from Chief Inspector Moore. Visible at rear are: Messrs Whare Mita, Athol Scholes, and Ian Miller.