Police name employee killed in earthquake

Police today have released the name of an employee who died in the Canterbury Television Building during the Earthquake in Christchurch on 22 February.

“It is with great sadness that we are advising of the death of Pamela (Pam) Brien,” Commissioner Howard Broad said.

“Pam started with Police 17 years ago in New Plymouth. During her time in New Plymouth she worked with the Criminal Investigation Bureau and as a management assistant to the local area commander.

“She moved to Christchurch in 2001 and worked as an analyst, a receptionist for the Papanui Station and most recently in the child protection team.

“She has held a variety of roles in areas of policing which I consider to be the hard areas of our job and she has done these jobs well. Pam was attending a work-related appointment when the earthquake occurred.

“Pam has a loving family and we send them our heartfelt and deepest sympathies. She is also sadly missed by her wider police family.”