Led by Sergeant Andy Reed, the team includes Constables Sean Boyd and Sam Williams.
Although they are all based in Alexandra, they will spend time in other Central Otago centres, including Queenstown, Wanaka, Cromwell, Ranfurly and Roxburgh.
Otago Rural Commander Inspector Phil Jones said the team would be highly visible in the Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes area, ensuring police have strong links with the region's tourist population.
"The team will be working with the tourism industry and locals alike to to ensure that we provide a safe and inviting environment for locals and visitors to enjoy our beautiful patch of the country.
"You will see these community constables at events, skifields, and around the main tourist areas at all times of the day and at night," he said.
Sgt Reed said the team's key role is to prevent tourism-related crimes.
"We look forward to working with the Central Otago community to make it a better and safer place to live.
"We will be highly visible, and carry out foot and cycle patrols during peak tourist times," he said.
The team will work shift work so they can be available for all kinds of events.
Sgt Reed said the team was out on the streets last Friday and had received some very encouraging comments from the community.
"People were very positive towards the fact that police are going back to the old days of a "bobby on the beat", he said.
Const Williams was looking forward to being more proactive in the community while Sgt Reed was keen to be more hands-on and getting to know the community better.
Const Boyd said he was going to enjoy a change of scene, and getting away from frontline policing.
"Instead of reacting we can be positive and proactive," he said.
