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Number of firearms seized by police has risen steadily over last decade.

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Police are seizing an average of eight illegally held firearms a day, many from warring gangs who are increasingly willing to use guns.

Police officers reissued guidelines on how to keep patrol cars secure after spate of thefts

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Stuff has taken the lead from our Police News article in which police officers have been issued guidelines on how to keep their patrol cars secure…

Police officers reissued guidelines on how to keep patrol cars secure after spate of thefts.

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Stuff takes the lead from a Police News story which revealed police officers have been reissued guidelines for keeping their patrol cars secure after…

Investigation after police recruit was found to be living with Mongrel Mob gangster

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Chris Cahill said he'd expect these sorts of relationships to be investigated prior to people being recruited and coming to the college, and if they…

Three firearms incidents against Auckland police in a week

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Police Association Director Emiel Logan addresses concerning frequency of firearms being presented at officers.

Whangārei youth gang violence spurs CitySafe patrols to wear stab-proof vests

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Chris Cahill said Northland had recently received extra new police staff but they also have to deal with growing family harm and mental health issues…