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Police Commissioner announces independent review of how police address bullying

Recent NewsRNZ22 Oct 2019

Chris Cahill said 25 percent of Police Association members said bullying was a serious problem in the latest survey, up from 20 percent a year ago.

Police Association concerned by escalation in Wairoa

Recent NewsRNZ22 Oct 2019

Chris Cahill told reporter Ben Strang the shooting at a police officer's home was a worrying escalation of tensions in the town.

More room for individual roles and personal circumstances in new meth sentencing guidelines

Recent NewsStuff - Dominion Post21 Oct 2019

Chris Cahill said the association supported more treatment being available in prison but had concerns about the sentencing bar being lowered.

Armed police to patrol three centre in new trial

Recent NewsNewshub18 Oct 2019

Chris Cahill said the Police Association had been calling for some time for a change in the way police respond to firearm issues.