Thread: Crackdown in Wairarapa

Interesting that STUFF has used a photo of a band semi automatic centrefire rifle (my interpretation of the photo), just to add a bit of sensationalism to the news.

With the technology available at retail level, wouldn't it be a simple matter for the Community Watch Group to establish a network of motion activated cameras (game cameras or similar) on every rural intersection and one lane bridge, which actives to a cellphone? Once alerted, the home owner goes outside with a hand held thermal and scans the neighbourhood. Thermals will pick up the human form, or hot vehicle from miles away.

Instead of bleating after your fat arse sheep has bolted, be pro-active by building a fence at the top of the cliff, instead of a newspaper article at the bottom.

Originally Posted by Hugh Shields

Interesting that STUFF has used a photo of a band semi automatic centrefire rifle (my interpretation of the photo), just to add a bit of sensationalism to the news.

With the technology available at retail level, wouldn't it be a simple matter for the Community Watch Group to establish a network of motion activated cameras (game cameras or similar) on every rural intersection and one lane bridge, which actives to a cellphone? Once alerted, the home owner goes outside with a hand held thermal and scans the neighbourhood. Thermals will pick up the human form, or hot vehicle from miles away.

Instead of bleating after your fat arse sheep has bolted, be pro-active by building a fence at the top of the cliff, instead of a newspaper article at the bottom.

There are some good tools now for sure. But the poachers have them too. Also the majority of farmers are not that keen on putting themselves in the path of potential violence, and sadly for all the talk of police being proactive. Try get one out of bed at 2 am when your local station isn't staffed at night.
This, from experience, means that the farmer has to go out themselves and confront the poachers and possibly hold them until the police do arrive.

Ill give you our scenario. Local station not manned, covered from a town 50 minutes away. Officer in bed has to get called, get up and dressed, drive to station and get firearm and car, then head on out. Thats approx 1.5 -2 hours of waiting with an offender or group of offenders.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

There are some good tools now for sure. But the poachers have them too. Also the majority of farmers are not that keen on putting themselves in the path of potential violence, and sadly for all the talk of police being proactive. Try get one out of bed at 2 am when your local station isn't staffed at night.
This, from experience, means that the farmer has to go out themselves and confront the poachers and possibly hold them until the police do arrive.

Ill give you our scenario. Local station not manned, covered from a town 50 minutes away. Officer in bed has to get called, get up and dressed, drive to station and get firearm and car, then head on out. Thats approx 1.5 -2 hours of waiting with an offender or group of offenders.

While I have no doubt that is all true it is better that police are doing it than not

Originally Posted by 308

While I have no doubt that is all true it is better that police are doing it than not

As long as they follow through. Im dubious, as to be really serious will take alot of manpower and time, and historically this has been low priority. Case in point. Tom Phillips is spotted and they dont go investigate till next day. Thats a sign of lack of manpower.