Dangerous offenders determined to escape, Kaikohe, 4 September 2002DC1589 Constable Daniel James CleaverThe New Zealand Bravery MedalConstable Daniel James CleaverAt 0100 on 4 September 2002, Constable Cleaver of Kaikohe was on duty alone when he was called to attend a report of burglars at a chemist shop at Ōkaihau, 15 kilometres away. The vehicle, however, drove off, side-swiping the police vehicle, with Constable Cleaver just managing to pull his arm away. Constable Cleaver continued the pursuit for four kilometres before they stopped again. The offenders drove off again, still pursued by Constable Cleaver. Both offenders then ran into bush, while Constable Cleaver remained at the scene and assisted with organising a cordon until a dog unit from Whangārei arrived some 30 minutes later.