Penelope Gifford

Penelope Gifford is the Superintendent of the Royal New Zealand Police College, where she oversees the training of police recruits. Recently, she addressed concerns regarding the swimming assessment that recruits were not required to complete due to health risks associated with a cryptosporidium outbreak. Gifford emphasized that while the swimming assessment is not mandatory for graduation, it is important for recruits to understand their water competency for emergency situations. Her leadership role involves ensuring that recruits meet essential training standards while also considering health and safety protocols.