The Chatham Islands husband and wife police team

The Chatham Islands husband and wife police team

We often hear about what it's like to be a policeman or policewoman in big cities like Auckland or Wellington but it's not often we hear about the smaller places.

What about the isolated, sparsely populated island where back-up is a long way away?

In the Chatham Islands, the police are a husband and wife team, Sam and Rebecca Coleman.

Story went to meet the duo and find out who looks after the kids when there's a bust up?

Watch the video for the full Story report.