On the AM Show this morning, Police Association president Chris Cahill said the police failed to properly communicate with the public about the ARTs.

The Police Association is urging people not to speculate about the case.

The president of the Police Association says the death of a man in custody in Hawera is not the result of physical force by officers.

A newcomer to the Bay of Plenty gang scene, the notorious Mongol Nation, has become involved in more tit-for-tat conflict with a rival gang.

Police Association President Chris Cahill joins the debate over the success or otherwise of Armed Response Team trials.

Former Police Commissioner Mike Bush, MNZM, and retired Detective Senior Sergeant David Harvey from Christchurch recognised with Royal Honours.