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The safety of police in the lockdown

Recent News RNZ

Chris Cahill talks about keeping officers safe and healthy while they are keeping the streets safe during the lock down.

Biggest number of Police in operation as new graduates bring total to 10,000

Recent News NZ Police

New Zealand Police has more police officers than ever before: 10,000 police officers working in and with our communities.

Christchurch mosque shootings: Brenton Tarrant's shock guilty plea to murders

Recent News NZ Herald

Police Association president Chris Cahill said the officers who arrested Tarrant were relieved with today's result.

Coronavirus: Health workers assaulted by people wanting to be tested for COVID-19

Recent News Newshub

Chris Cahill said police can call on the military for help if people abuse health workers or disobey lockdown rules.

Covid-19: Don't drive to the beach during lockdown, police warn

Recent News NZ Herald

Police Commissioner Mike Bush said that people should only go out in their vehicles to get essential supplies.

Covid-19: Family violence tipped to rise

Recent News NZ Herald

Police Commissioner Mike Bush said police would increase their response to family harm and do more around prevention.

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