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Police review prisoner custody after four escapes in a week

Recent NewsRNZ24 Aug 2019

NZPA vice president Craig Tickelpenny said officers needed to be alert on the job at all times.

Suspects escaping custody 'a wakeup call for officers'

Recent NewsRNZ23 Aug 2019

Police Association Vice-President Marcia Murray told Morning Report that mistakes do happen.

Police defend officers after fleeing suspect steals their guns

Recent NewsNewshub15 Aug 2019

Police Association President Chris Cahill said the officer's mistake of leaving keys in the patrol car could have happened to anyone.

10,000 firearms handed in after first month of firearms buyback scheme

Recent NewsABC News12 Aug 2019

Chris Cahill told ABC News Australia that police are happy with the progress.