Police Ten 7
| Police Ten 7 | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Observational Documentary Television Series |
| Created by | Ross Jennings |
| Developed by | Ross Jennings |
| Directed by | Les Dawson[1] |
| Presented by | Rob Lemoto[2] (2014–present) Graham Bell (2002–14) |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 28 |
| No. of episodes | 28 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Ross Jennings, Philly de Lacey |
| Producers | Ross Jennings, Sarah-Luise Whatford |
| Camera setup | Chris Brokensha |
| Running time | 22 minutes (approximate) |
| Production company | Screentime |
| Original release | |
| Network | TVNZ 2 |
| Release | 2002 – present |
Police Ten 7 is a New Zealand reality television show, devised, created and produced by Ross Jennings for Screentime with the assistance of the New Zealand Police for TVNZ 2. The show profiles wanted offenders and asks the public (viewers) to help the police in their search for them. In addition, the program follows the work of police officers in their patrols and other police activities.
In 2014, Detective Sergeant Rob Lemoto was announced as replacement for Detective Inspector (ret) Graham Bell, who had hosted 10-7 since the premiere in 2002.[2]
It also airs in Australia on Fox8 and in the United Kingdom on Pick
Police Ten 7 takes its name from the New Zealand Police ten-code 10-7, which means "Unit has arrived at job".
Background
New Zealand's earliest versions of a police frontline crime show were Police 5 hosted by Keith Bracey from 1976 until 1986, and a local version of Crimewatch which was hosted by Ian Johnstone with Natalie Brunt (1987–88), Carol Hirschfeld (1989–93), Tiana Tofilau (1994) and Mairanga White (1995–96). Crimewatch aired from 1987 until 1996 when it was replaced a year later by Crimescene with White as host; it aired for two years, finishing in 1998.
Format
Crimes and wanted criminals
The crimes and wanted offenders section of the show usually features up to five crimes or persons wanted for various offences, including burglary, assault, and drug offences.
One case is the episode's main case, and involves the host visiting the scene of the crime. A local detective takes the host and the audience through the events preceding, during, and following the offence. The alleged offender or offenders wanted are described, often with security camera footage or IdentiKit images. Other cases are described in smaller detail, and are either crimes with unknown offenders, or known offenders with warrants for their arrest.
Viewers are instructed to come forward with any information by telephoning the Police Ten 7 hotline on 0800-10-7-INFO (0800-10-7-4636). Information provided through the Police Ten 7 hotline has resulted in over 450 arrests since the show began, and some recent episodes have resulted in some fast arrests - one show in July 2009 resulted in all five wanted faces being arrested within 48 hours.[3]
Police duties
Each episode usually follows two or three call-outs by police in various cities around New Zealand, for various offences including alcoholism, drugs, violence, vandalism, theft, and general disorder. Sometimes the stories are light-hearted to break with the serious tone of the show. Events included in the 2010 season included the policing of University of Otago's Orientation Week and the Wellington Sevens. The then-coach of the Sevens was questioned over a parking violation, but was released when it was established he had been parked there for "at least thirty seconds".[4]
In popular culture
- In October 2009, one of the police duties segments became an internet hit. Auckland’s then Senior Constable, now Senior Sergeant Guy Baldwin was investigating a potential car thief claiming he was going to a local BP service station at 3am to buy a pie, when he told the suspect he must "always blow on the pie", before adding the New Zealand Police motto "Safer communities together".[5]
- The program was often referred to on the Australian radio show Get This.
Awards
- TV Guide Best on the Box Awards 2010 - Best Reality Series[6]
- TV Guide Best on the Box Awards 2011 - Best Reality Series[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Show - Police Ten 7 - Screentime". Archived from the original on 2015-01-13. Retrieved 2014-09-18.
- ^ a b Shadwell, Talia (16 September 2014). "New host for Police Ten 7 revealed". Fairfax New Zealand (via Stuff.co.nz). Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ^ "Show - Screentime". Archived from the original on 2010-06-02. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
- ^ "About the show - Police Ten 7 - Television New Zealand". Retrieved 2010-07-24.
- ^ "'Always blow on the pie': Watch the best (and worst) of Police Ten 7". TVNZ. 1 News. 2016-06-23.
- ^ "Favourite presenters, actors named in annual TV awards". The New Zealand Herald. 2010-03-18. Retrieved 2010-07-24.
- ^ "Paul Henry on top in Best on Box awards". Television New Zealand. 16 March 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2011.