With gang tensions flaring in parts of New Zealand, calls have been made for a specialist police unit to be set up, similar to Strike Force Raptor in New South Wales. The recently retired head of that unit, Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace, talks to Police News about the work of the squad and her career.

The case for mandatory sentencing for assaults on first responders.

When people hear what happened to Todd Hilleard, no one is surprised to learn he has PTSI. He shares his story of reaching “rock bottom”, and how he is finding his way back up. By Ellen Brook.

Tina Dower has joined the Police Association board of directors as the first appointed Police employee representative.

Sometimes, we think we have it tough. But, says retiring Welfare Fund manager Pete Hayes, from where he’s been sitting for the past 25 years, he’s really been able to put life into perspective.

This column is written by a frontline police member. It does not represent the views or policies of the Police Association.