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 [email protected].
Grief and support in the police family after the shock killing of Constable Matthew Hunt in the line of duty; views from the frontline on the decision to abandon the armed response teams trial; law reforms make gun ownership a privilege, not a right; and the end of a hairdressing era at the Police College.
Heading for the Coast - the joy of heartland policing; Positive and negatives of the cannabis bill; Kiwi police officers help out in Vanuatu; and Covid-19 crime stats.
NZPA Sportsperson of the Year is cricketer Katie Perkins; Covid-19: How the crisis is affecting our members; the exacting work of the Specialist Search Group; and Grounded? The Police College is running out of wing patrons.
Police Welfare Fund manager Pete Hayes retires; former cop Todd Hilleard shares his story of finding a way back from PTSI; former Strike Force Raptor boss Deborah Wallace talks about her career; and the association makes the case for mandatory sentencing for assaults on first responders.
Public profile, personal challenge - Scott Beard's intense year; your feedback on caps for cops; inside the new Auckland police station; and the new Police Wellness Hub.
