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

President's Column: The tools to work our way out of bad patch

President's Column NZPA

Parliament’s Justice Select Committee has finished hearing submissions on the highly publicised Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill. It aims to prohibit…

President's Column: Negotiating through a broken pay round system

President's Column NZPA

As this column was being written, we were still in the last stages of the extremely frustrating pay round negotiation process. It is an understatement…

President's Column: Let’s talk about speaking up

President's Column NZPA

Having been around policing for more than 30 years, I know that most members have an opinion or two on most subjects. When it comes to policing, they…

President's Column: Back to reality and unrealised expectations

President's Column NZPA

As we start the new year, the challenges for policing seem greater than ever against a backdrop of a public and political expectation for quick…

President's Column: Scrutiny of police response unjust

President's Column NZPA

The tragic events of March 15, 2019, will remain etched in the memories of New Zealanders who, like me, were shocked as news filtered out that mass…

President's Column: High demand has not reduced over time

President's Column NZPA

The association’s conference in October is a highlight of the year, bringing together delegates, the board, staff and overseas representatives to…