Experience has shown that it tends to take a tragedy before governments implement enhanced security measures.

This year, London’s Metropolitan Police celebrates 100 years since the appointment of the first policewoman. Former London and New Zealand police officer and author Valerie Redshaw tells the story of Sophie Alloway, a New Zealand police officer who had an incredible career and became one of the Met’s highest achievers.

Two members of the police family, Pat and Theresa Tongi, have created something amazing for children with autism and their families. By Ellen Brook

Our new Waikato/Bay of Plenty field officer, Bobbi Richardson, has previously worked in human resources in the health sector in Australia and New Zealand. She replaces Graeme McKay who has retired.

There are 632 medals stored at Police National Headquarters waiting to be given to staff who served under the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (Ramsi), which ended in June 2017.

Black Ferns fullback Selica Winiata brings her fiercely positive energy to everything she does – on and off the field. For the second time, she has won the Police Association Police Sportsperson of the Year award. By Ellen Brook