The Police Association is proud to produce its monthly Police News magazine, both printed and online, providing news, in-depth feature stories and information on products and services offered by the Police Welfare Fund for members and their families. There are 11 issues a year, starting in February.
We’re always interested in stories for Police News; if you have a suggestion, please email editor@policeassn.org.nz.
The vaccination rollout finally begins, the Commissioner responds to members concerns on arming, Timaru officer donates a kidney and a progress report on the custody risk review.
Frontline support for general arming is at its highest level in a decade, station support officers are backing a rallying call for better remuneration and how a book helped change an Association member's perspective on his cancer battle.
The trial of three police officers charged with manslaughter has raised several ongoing issues for members and Police; the brutal world of gang taxing; a veteran of Police Youth Services shares his insights; and a toast to the old Newmarket Police Station Cell Bar.
Members make their feelings about the Government’s proposed wage freeze, we decompress with the dive squad, pushing for pay equity and a close call for injured officer.
Tech upgrades are being installed and tested in the new Skoda Superb patrol cars, the new breed of district PEOs, plus a review of the non-sworn uniform subsidy.
Member survey finds hidden PTSI; the 2020 NZPA Sportsperson of the Year; the QID number puzzle solved; and, life-saving tourniquets to be issued to all frontline staff
