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Read in-depth feature stories, news articles and the president's column from each issue of Police News.

The future is here

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It was a return to "normality" at the 87th Police Association Annual Conference last month as president Chris Cahill made his opening address to a…

Minister open to change on privacy laws

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Police Minister Chris Hipkins addressed members’ concerns about the recent decision to restrict the taking of voluntary fingerprints and photographs.

Policing in a climate of disinformation

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The rapid spread of online disinformation poses one of the biggest challenges to public trust and confidence in police, Commissioner Andrew Coster…

‘Most challenging time in 30 years’

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The spirit of optimism was keeping a low profile at the 2022 conference as guest speakers canvassed the theme of future challenges for policing and…

Conference motions: Officers seek wider access to sponge rounds

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Cited as a "life saver" at the climax of the Parliament protests earlier this year, sponge rounds could become an effective tool for officers facing…

Still fighting for fair

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The Police Association's newest Life Member is senior employment adviser Steve Hawkins, who was welcomed into the fold at the 2022 annual conference…