Featured Articles
The Police Association investigates and researches a range of topical issues that affect our members and policing in general. Publishing our findings by way of articles, featured in Police News and on our website, is one of the ways we keep members and the public informed and up-to-date on policing matters.
Christchurch officers honoured
When Constable Mike Wardle was confronted point-blank with the barrel of loaded gun during a routine inquiry, all his training kicked in as he faced off the armed offender who had just shot two of his colleagues.
Dealing with consequences of an open Coroner's Court
How do we protect police officers from the “media dogs”? That was one of the questions put to Chief Coroner Neil MacLean at the 2011 Police Association Annual Conference.
Rise in EQC levy will increase Police Fire & General premiums
Members with Police Fire & General Insurance will see an increase in their premiums from the deduction date of February 15, 2012. The Government has said the increase will add about $2.65 a week to most home insurance premiums.
Resourcing Excellence - Turnaround in Otara
The extra staff poured into Counties-Manukau combined with smart policing, are starting to turn around Otara’s reputation as a high-crime neighbourhood, Police and community presenters told the Association’s Annual Conference last month.
RWC Joint Intelligence Group - critical role
RWC Joint Intelligence Group - critical role
Cost-recovery for policing commercial events proposed
Cost-recovery for policing commercial events proposed
Arms (and feet) given priority by Police Commissioner
In keeping with his wish to see greater accessibility to firearms for frontline staff, Police Commissioner Peter Marshall has allocated $6 million to make sure every frontline patrol car has access to semi-automatic rifles and pistols in special lockboxes in the boot.
Luke Shadbolt elected as new Association Vice-President
Luke Shadbolt is the Association's new Vice-President.
The Ghost of Commissioners Past: the legacy Peter Marshall inherits
New Zealand has a new Commissioner - Peter Marshall commenced his planned three-year tenure in the top job on 3 April, replacing Howard Broad.
Significant loss of life in huge Christchurch quake
It came without warning at lunchtime on February 22 but there is no mistaking the absolute devastation it left in its wake.
Police Association supports raising the alcohol purchasing age to 20
The Police Association and its members strongly support the Law Commission’s suggestion that 20 be the legal age for purchasing alcohol.
Association survey - strong support for lowering the drink driving limit
A survey of Police Association members shows eighty per cent (80%) now support calls to lower the drink drive limit.
Inaugural Association Bravery Award honours officer who saved two children from burning van
The outstanding bravery of Police Inspector Mike O'Leary in rescuing two children from a burning van last year was honoured at the Police Association's 75th Annual Conference, when he received the inaugural New Zealand Police Association Bravery Award.
Police Association Conference calls for general arming of police
The 75th Annual Conference of the Police Association has endorsed a motion to support general arming of all sworn New Zealand police officers.
‘Failing to stop’ needs to be taken seriously
Each year, Police engage in between 2,000 and 2,500 vehicle pursuits.
Frontline being diminished by poaching of staff
He may have been just beginning his shift but already Hastings shift supervisor Sergeant Kevin Stewart was facing a near impossible task – policing the streets of Hastings with just himself and two others.
The criminals are already armed - it's time for Police to catch up
Over little more than a week last month, two more incidents brought the police arming debate back into sharp focus. Two unarmed officers were shot and wounded an offender after he presented a firearm at them. On both occasions, Tasers failed to subdue the offender.
Understanding Organised Crime - Part 3
This month, we continue our series by looking at how organised crime weaves in and out of lawful society, laundering its enormous wealth, corrupting officials and institutions, and frustrating law enforcement efforts.
Police attend a family violence incident every seven minutes
The bruises may have faded but the memory of an abusive relationship continues to leave a lasting impression on family violence survivor Lynda.
Reducing blood alcohol limits part of a greater plan to make our roads safer
For years now NZ Police have been banging on the door of successive governments with a plea to reduce the allowable blood alcohol level for drivers to 50 mg per 100 ml.
Police Association welcomes IPCA child abuse report
The Police Association welcomed the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s report into backlogs in the investigation of child abuse files.
A Day in the life of the...Youth Aid Section
Dealing with some of New Zealand’s most hardened youth offenders is not something most people would willingly take on. However, for members of the Police Youth Aid Section it is something, which they feel passionate about
Understanding Organised Crime
Lifting the lid on organised crime: Last year, following mounting concern amongst members about the unchecked rise of organised crime in New Zealand, the Police Association undertook an in-depth investigation to build a better understanding of the problem.
United Nations Committee all too easy for Kiwi fringe to hijack
Baseless claims are parroted back by United Nations as PR by proxy, writes Greg O'Connor...
Day in the life of the...New Zealand Police Highway Patrol
Whether it’s overseeing a covert operation on illegal street racing or running a national campaign targeting drink driving, the New Zealand Police Highway Patrol are committed to keeping everybody on our roads safer and the road toll down.
A Day in the life of the... Diplomatic Protection Service
They may bear witness to some of the most important moments in history, shadow VIPs and frequently travel to distant lands but the members of the New Zealand Police Diplomatic Protection Service (DPS) are the first to admit their job is anything but glamorous.
What you can do to stop the shiftwork 'blues'
Whether you work nights, earlies or lates, chances are that at some point while you are at work you will have experienced fatigue. While most people experience tiredness at work at one time or another, it can be a real problem for shiftworkers and shiftwork is an integral part of policing.
A day in the life of the...Police Search and Rescue Team
Kia ora bro, how’s it going, what are you fellas doing here? These are not the usual words uttered to Police Search and Rescue (SAR) teams when rescuing someone lost at sea.
