Police News
Police News is the magazine of the New Zealand Police Association. It is published monthly, except for January-February, which are covered by a single issue.
Police News incorporates the New Zealand Police Journal, first published in 1937. The Editor can be contacted through the contact form here.
Police News March 2010
In this issue: Shiftwork and what you need know about coping with it, Day in the life of the..Diplomatic Protection Service, Government to look at law relating to the carriage of knives and Honiara Children's Ward to Benefit from Kiwi Kindness.
Police News Jan/Feb 2010
In this issue: The Dangers of social networking sites, Global warming a boon to cannabis growers? and A day in the life of the Police Search and Rescue Team.
Police News December 2009
In this issue: Police Association welcomes the Search and Surveillance Bill; Government takes aim at anti-social behaviour and domestic violence; A day in the life of the...New Zealand Police Dog Training Centre and The 74th Annual Conference of the NZ Police Association.
Police News November 2009
In this Issue: Remembrance Day - 2009; a day in the life of the E-Crime Group; our new website goes live; and the Police Association Conference has a good, hard look at New Zealand's criminal 'underbelly'.
Police News October 2009
In this issue: We explore the youth gang culture becoming glamourised in the eyes of vulnerable and often disenfranchised youth; agreed guidelines for management of LWOP; Police Pay round 2009/What the arbitrator had to say; and a day in the life of a Police forensic photographer.
Police News September 2009
In this issue: Various perspectives on the arming debate; A day in the life of the National Dive Squad; and Police Facing the Financial Knife.
Police News August 2009
In this Issue: A day in the life of the Police Communications Centres; to be (armed) or not to be (armed); and Bob Scott wins the Graperide Ultimate Cycle Race in Marlborough.
Police News July 2009
In this Issue: 'Cops in Schools' scheme working well in South Auckland; a day in the life of the Fingerprint Section; and Police do a backflip on the long awaited safety footwear.
Police News June 2009
In this Issue: The Association welcomes new ‘gang patch’ law; act of bravery earns officers second highest Police award; 'boy racer' legislation one step closer; and Len Snee, a champion bloke, farewelled.
Police News May 2009
In this Issue: Asset seizure law becomes a reality; almost half of all constables have been threatened with a weapon while on the job; and the National Drug Intelligence Bureau are battling against the $1 billion “P” trade.
Police News April 2009
In this Issue: Police may introduce ‘tailored’ defensive tactics training model; Commissioner fields ‘off-topic’ questions at Select Committee hearing; and the Association welcomes the IPCA report into the Steven Wallace shooting.
Police News March 2009
In this Issue: Association offers support to Victorian police officers; change to Long Service and Retirement Leave provisions; and we address the ‘boy racer’ problem.
Police News Jan/Feb 2009
In this Issue: New Year’s Honours for five police officers; the lowest road toll since 1954 a credit to Police staff; and the Police Minister says Government’s 100-day plan will target meth dealers.
Police News December 2008
In this Issue: Police Association hosts 73rd Annual Conference in Wellington; Judith Collins named as new Police Minister; and results from the Australasian Police and Emergency Games.
Police News November 2008
In this Issue: Police, friends and family gather to commemorate the lives of the 28 police and traffic officers slain on duty between 1886 and 2008; Sergeant Don Wilkinson is farewelled in Parnell; Collective Agreements ratified; and a pilot scheme places mental health nurses in Manukau and Christchurch stations.
Police News October 2008
In this Issue: New Zealand Police in mourning again after Sergeant Don Wilkinson is killed on the job; what to do when you're faced with a complaint investigation; winner of the 2008 Police Association Sportsperson of the Year award named; as well as everything you need to know for November's general election.
Police News September 2008
In this Issue: Officer seriously injured after being crushed against her Police car by a drunk-driver; Police Association supports the passage of the Wanganui District Council (Prohibition of Gang Insignia) Bill; and former Commissioner, Bob Walton, is farewelled in Wellington.
Police News August 2008
In this Issue: Derek Wootton farewelled; the Association launches its new policy document; and concern that crime 'hot-spots' are not getting enough primary response staff.
Police News July 2008
In this Issue: Police staff mourn the tragic loss of Steve Fitzgerald; Wellington Central staff participate in the Heart Stopper Challenge to help children with heart conditions; and a graffiti-busting initiative gets underway in the Capital.
Police News June 2008
In this Issue: The second of our two-part look into how the Policing Act will affect you; growing concern over a reduction in Staff Safety Tactical Training; and results from the National Police Raft Race 2008.
Police News May 2008
In this Issue: Meet our Field Officers; Invercargill recruits hit their hometown beat; and boy racers and the trouble they cause on the inner-city streets of Christchurch.
Police News April 2008
In this Issue: Pay Round 2008 update; workplace bullying and how to deal with it; as well as results from the latest UMR Survey.
Police News March 2008
In this Issue: The Government moves to stamp out tagging; Association Representative Bruce Dow is acknowledged for 30 years service; and how the glamorisation of gang culture is responsible for a surge in street/youth gangs.
Police News Jan/Feb 2008
In this Issue: Police Association backs an initiative to introduce a Crime Investigators' Elimination Database (CIED); new Police Code of Conduct takes effect; and 'fame' the motive behind tagging.
Police News December 2007
In this Issue: 'Protecting the protectors' the theme of the 72nd Police Association Conference; Wellington team wins the National Police Dog Championship; and Police perform well at National Judo Championships.
Police News November 2007
In this Issue: The Independent Police Conduct Authority and what it means for you as a police officer; development of the Afghan National Police (ANP) and regional training centre (PTC) progressing well; open access to 'P' precursors a huge problem in New Zealand; and a big turn out for Police Remembrance Day.
Police News October 2007
In this Issue: Maritime Unit members vote in favour of a new career structure; new Organised Crime agency welcomed by the Association; Tasers should be made available to all frontline staff; and supporting police's ability to pursue drivers who ignore requests to stop.
Police News September 2007
In this Issue: Frontline police are being subject to increased assaults; the Police Association renews its call for Commission of Inquiry into gangs; and the results from the National Cross-Country champs, held in New Plymouth.
Police News August 2007
In this issue: Safety footwear approved for frontline police staff; Police staff involved in 'Operation Overdue' awarded special service medal for their efforts; and the Police Association supports proposed ban on party pills.
