The Police Association is proud to produce its monthly Police News magazine, both printed and online, providing news, in-depth feature stories and information on products and services offered by the Police Welfare Fund for members and their families. There are 11 issues a year, starting in February.
We’re always interested in stories for Police News; if you have a suggestion, please email editor@policeassn.org.nz.
Coverage of the Police Association's 84th annual conference - the changing face of organised crime; Bravery Awards honour two courageous officers who took decisive action on March 15 in Christchurch; and coppers in choppers - what it takes to be part of the Air Support Unit.
Policing on Pitcairn - the challenges of policing a remote Pacific Island community with only 50 residents; From darkroom to digital - the career of retired forensic photographer Graham Morrell; Police Association Winter Games photo highlights; and long road home - ERA win on travel expenses.
Synthetics are ruining my town - the blight in heartland NZ; Ten Questions with our new Southern field officer Debbie Ericsson; high hopes for comms roster reboot; and forging international bonds - the small-town cop who reached out.
Gun lobby trolls - how they monster people they don't like; recovering 4500 files from the fire-ravaged prosecutions office in Auckland; Ten Questions with Opposition police spokesperson Brett Hudson; your feedback on the PCT; and how the Holiday Home ballot system works.
PCT blues - the problems with our physical competency test; what the firearms buy-back means for Police staff; in-car segregation barriers to improve officer safety; fine-tuning fleeing driver policies; and the truth about the Police social media audit.
Police in Christchurch learn the hard way about how to deal with tragedy; how Operation Gun Safe is delivering accurate firearms data; a Police-led early intervention programme that's helping young mums and their babies; and the ERA changes that enhance your workplace rights.
