The Police Association is firmly in support of the changes, which it says should have come into effect three decades ago.

Chris Cahill spoke to South Australia's Police Journal about his experiences in the aftermath of the March 15 Christchurch mosque attacks.

He was sentenced to three years and one month in prison for stealing a police car and guns and sparking a manhunt last year.

Chris Cahill said NZ Police appeared well-prepared to handle a Coronavirus pandemic.

Andrew Coster's appointment as New Zealand's next Police Commissioner is welcomed by the Police Association.

Police Association President Chris Cahill told a select committee that being attacked or assaulted at work is not part of the job.