I am increasingly concerned at the number of complaints the association receives that appear to stem from a lack of understanding by Police managers about the sanctity of the collective employment agreements (CEAs).

This month, the Police Association welcomes a familiar face to its national office with the appointment of Craig Tickelpenny to the new role of member welfare and engagement manager.

Police’s Financial Crime Group is a key player in stripping criminals of their wealth and power. Ellen Brook reports.

This column is written by a frontline police member. It does not represent the views or policies of the Police Association.

Are you up to date with how to lock your patrol car?

Curling and Ranfurly go together. It’s something that every sole-charge cop in the small Central Otago town is made aware of, usually well before they arrive.