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Chris Cahill told reporter Ben Strang the shooting at a police officer's home was a worrying escalation of tensions in the town.

Chris Cahill said the association supported more treatment being available in prison but had concerns about the sentencing bar being lowered.

Chris Cahill said the Police Association had been calling for some time for a change in the way police respond to firearm issues.

Police Association president Chris Cahill told Heather du Plessis-Allan police have been wanting this for the past decade.

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.

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