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

The Police Association is taking part in a health and wellbeing research project organised by a New Zealand police inspector turned international…

Senior Constable Paul (Tosh) Hampton, the new Region 6 director.

Delegates push for minimum staffing levels at custody units to mitigate risks for prisoners and staff.

Ways to improve the safety of frontline staff were a feature of the remits brought to this year’s conference.

Police Association president Chris Cahill welcomed delegates to a “Covid-conscious” annual conference in Wellington last month.