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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].

Police News May 2020

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Trapped in a steel cage: car rammings on the rise; Covid-19: from the frontline; and challenges for the new commissioner.

Police News April 2020

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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 News March 2020

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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.

Police News February 2020

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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.

Police News December 2019

Police News Magazine NZPA

In this issue: Cannabis at the corner store; what legalisation could look like in New Zealand; caps for cops - a cool idea for the frontline; reviews into bullying in Police; research approved for needlestick injuries and body/car cameras.

Police News November 2019

Police News Magazine NZPA

Coverage of the Police Association's 84th annual conference - the changing face of organised crime; Bravery Awards honour two courageous officers who took decisive action on March 15 in Christchurch; and coppers in choppers - what it takes to be part of the Air Support Unit.