Children and adults alike filed through the Tauranga Police Station to take a sneak peak into the world of a police officer.

The station hosted an open day as part of the first New Zealand Police National Open Day.

AOS members demonstrating their skills.

James Steiner, 6, getting a close up look at a sniper rifle.

The open day is about giving the community an opportunity to gain an understanding of what the modern police service looks like.

A armed police and dog demonstration was held at the Monmouth Redoubt to show just how police apprehened an uncooperative offender.

See here for a selection of photos from today's event:

Mackenzie, 8, and Corban, 7, Willson, and Connor, 6, and Sian, 7, Martin try on riot gear with Constable Joe Meehan. Photos by Tracy Hardy.



Riley McGovern, 8, and Ryan, 7, Benjamin, 11, and Nathan, 8, Durham-Westhead, having a look around the cells.


Constable Natasha Snowdon showing Ethan Jeffs, 9, and Josh Svendsen, 9, the fingerprinting machine.

The public were able to look through the police cells today at the open day today.

Monmouth Redoubt was where the dog handling and AOS display was held.

The display was very popular with all ages.

Photos below by Hannah Wilson.

Jayda and Kaden Reed, dressed up as police officers.

Children taking part in a 'beer goggles” exercise.



Oliver Kerr and Flynn Batters with police armour and shield.

AOS members preparing to make their move.