Mobile police station unveiled

A new mobile police station has been unveiled which will be used by officers on the Central Coast to target "areas such as Woy Woy".

Police Minister Mr David Campbell and Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews visited Woy Woy Police Station recently to inspect the new mobile station which would be operated by police from the Brisbane Water Local Area Command.

"Whenever crime flares in a particular area, police will be able to use this mobile police station to focus officers on the problem," Mr Campbell said.

"This $100,000 mobile station will be a base for police targeting crime and anti-social behavior around areas including parks and local shopping centres.

"Police from Brisbane Water LAC are doing a great job driving down crime and they will be able to continue those efforts with this new vehicle.

"The NSW Government is committed to reducing anti-social and hooligan behavior as part of its commitments under the State Plan."

Ms Andrews said local police would be able to attack crime at the grass roots level and deter criminals by increasing police visibility.

"This is a great tool to help our local police get out to more areas in their command and deter crime," Ms Andrews said.

"The mobile facility comes equipped with a UHF police radio, mobile data terminal and interview room.

"I am committed to securing the resources local police need to keep the community safe."

Mr Campbell said the Iemma Government was continuing to give NSW Police the equipment, resources and tough powers needed to drive down crime.

"Under the State Plan, we have set crime reduction targets, including a 10 per cent drop in violent crime and a 15 per cent drop in property crime, to be achieved by 2016."

Press release, 2 Nov 2007 Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews