The recent joint report from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and the Independent Police Conduct Authority has thrown the spotlight on one of the fundamental elements of policing - getting the balance right.
A Police app developed by two frontline officers that combines technology and tikanga to provide on-the-spot help for people has been a smash hit with staff and the public, and now it's attracting interest from other government agencies and overseas law enforcement groups. Ellen Brook reports.
Sergeant Tom Andrews, a Police prosecutor in Wellington and a licensed firearms owner, has done some personal research into firearms theft and seizures by police. He reports on his findings and why he supports a gun registry.