PORT Stephens Police invite all members of the community to meet with Commander Mr Craner and his Senior Management Team in Tea Gardens next Tuesday.

The meeting is open to all community members and business owners with the purpose of discussing local policing and crime issues.

Community members will have opportunity to raise any concerns they have relating to living and working in the area with the Senior Police Team.

Commander Craner is a very experienced officer having served the police force for more than 25 years in many different roles.

All members of the Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, Karuah and surrounding communities are encouraged to attend and engage with the Senior Policing Team.

The meeting will take place from 5.00-7.00pm on Tuesday 12 July at the Masonic Lodge, Myall Street Tea Gardens.

Senior Constable Dave Coyle said, “The success of this meeting is highly dependent on people coming and speaking about issues that are important to them.”

“Could I please also ask that you encourage people to attend and make it a success,” he told News Of The Area.