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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 December 2021

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Inside the new Frontline Skills Enhancement Course, what makes officers stop people for "a chat", and the Police library wants to make some noise.

Police News November 2021

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Coverage of the 86th Annual Conference where frontline safety was again the focus, police employees seek better career options and gamers join the Police Sport family.

Police News October 2021

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Policing the lockdown, feedback on the new Tactical Response Model, the long view on Body Worn Cameras and 10 questions with our new vice president.

Police News September 2021

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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.

Police News August 2021

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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.

Police News July 2021

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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.