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Auckland gun violence: 147 Auckland firearms victims hospitalised during spate of shootings

Recent NewsNZ Herald [Premium]03 Dec 2019

A surge in gun violence across Auckland has seen nearly 150 gunshot victims admitted to hospital for serious injuries in just four years.

Police Association: Gun violence a massive problem across NZ

Recent NewsNewstalk ZB03 Dec 2019

The Police Association says the number of innocent people caught up in gun violence is growing.

Austerity hangover hits Irish cops

Featured ArticlesNZPA01 Dec 2019

If you thought the results of the last Police pay round could have been better, spare a thought for the tough times faced by colleagues in Ireland who…

Research into body / car cameras approved

Featured ArticlesNZPA01 Dec 2019

Conference delegates have voted in favour of the Police Association investigating the suitability of frontline staff being equipped with body and/or…