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The police commissioner has announced a six-month trial of a new fleet of armed cops to patrol areas with high numbers of firearms.

A police gang specialist predicts there will be more attempts to corrupt police officers as gang members arrive after being deported from Australia.

Chris Cahill was on Morning Report confirming the government is sticking to its promise of 1800 additional police officers.

There'll be more attempts to corrupt officers as the influx of deported Australian gang members influence organised crime in NZ.

D/S Raymond Sunkel told the Police Association conference gangs in New Zealand are becoming increasingly skilled at improving their image.

Chris Cahill said the association was clear in its understanding that the 1800 new police promise was additional to existing numbers.

On The Panel, Police Association president Chris Cahill addresses warnings that deported Australian gang members will attempt to corrupt police.

On Tuesday, Police Minister Stuart Nash told the Police Association conference it would be tough to reach the goal of 1800 new officers.

Detective Sergeant Ray Sunkel, head of the police motorcycle gang unit, spoke at the Police Association Annual Conference today.

The two police officers who arrested the suspected gunman in the Christchurch mosque attacks have been awarded the Police Association Bravery Award.

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