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No relief for Police in 2013 Budget
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 6:49 pm | Police Association
Today’s Budget confirms funding for Police remains frozen, which means Police will face continued pressure to make savings to meet rising costs for the foreseeable future, Police Association Vice-President Stuart Mills said today. More >>
Fleeing drivers, not police, cause crashes
Saturday, 11 May 2013, 10:53 am | Police Association
A fatal crash involving a fleeing driver overnight once again highlights that it is the fleeing driver, and not police, who are responsible for such tragedies, Police Association President Greg O'Connor said today. More >>
Report confirms fleeing driver to blame
Friday, 10 May 2013, 3:52 pm | Police Association
The IPCA report released yesterday into the tragic deaths in Gisborne last year of passengers Peter Bunyan and Holly Gunn, and fleeing driver Dylan Kingi, clearly shows the fleeing driver alone is responsible for such deaths, Police Association President ... More >>
Warnings from departing police officers must not go unheeded
Monday, 15 April 2013, 11:03 am | Police Association
Comments from departing Taranaki police officer Grant Coward that budget cuts were disheartening police, and could lead to crime increases, echo the sorts of warnings that went unheeded in the late 1990s with disastrous consequences, Police Association ... More >>
Crime drop reflects excellent police work
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 3:35 pm | Police Association
Big drops in recorded crime reflect the hard work and dedication of police officers and non-constabulary support staff, even at a time when they are under pressure from restructuring, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said today. More >>
IPCA Taser report shows context is key
Thursday, 14 March 2013, 3:31 pm | Police Association
An Independent Police Conduct Authority Report, released today, which finds Police Taser use against a man in Christchurch in 2010 was justified, should serve as a reminder that media and the public need to be wary about jumping to conclusions before ... More >>
Mobile technology rollout welcome
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 12:01 pm | Police Association
The rollout of mobile technology will boost effectiveness of frontline police, Police Association President Greg O'Connor said today. More >>
WOF changes will require more police
Monday, 28 January 2013, 4:47 pm | Police Association
The decision to reduce warrant of fitness frequency for newer vehicles is welcome, but increased police roadside enforcement will require more staff – not just more money, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said today. More >>
Protest violence unacceptable
Sunday, 9 December 2012, 11:06 pm | Police Association
Protest violence unacceptable The use of violence by a small minority of protesters in Auckland today to attract media attention is a predictable, but completely unacceptable tactic, Police Association President Greg O'Connor said today. "Today's protest ... More >>
Throwing out charges punishes public, not Police
Wednesday, 24 October 2012, 4:49 pm | Police Association
The High Court’s decision to stay prosecution of 21 alleged serious organised criminals is disproportionate and unjustified, and the public will be the real losers from the decision, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said today. More >>
Police trust survey lacks credibility
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 12:13 pm | Police Association
The Police Association will not be commenting on the Horizon Research poll on trust in police, due to its apparent links to a campaign being run by a Wellington PR consultant, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said today. More >>
Cutting Staff Doesn’t Make Work Go Away
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 10:23 am | Police Association
Cutting another 45 non-constabulary Police jobs will just add to the mounting pressure on the organisation – pressure which ultimately risks driving Police back to the crises of the late 1990s, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said today. More >>
Crime drop shows investment in Police works
Monday, 1 October 2012, 6:30 pm | Police Association
The fall in the crime rate to record lows shows what can be achieved through investment in Police, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said today. More >>
Police Remembrance Day
Friday, 28 September 2012, 3:24 pm | Police Association
This week, Police staff and others have been wearing the distinctive huia feather-shaped Police Remembrance Pin as they reflect on those who have lost their lives in service to the society they swore to protect. Police Remembrance Day falls on the 29th September, ... More >>
Cutting Staff Doesn’t Make Work Go Away
Friday, 18 May 2012, 6:13 pm | Police Association
Police Association President Greg O’Connor reacted with dismay to the Commissioner’s announcement today that non-sworn support staff would be cut from Police as part of efforts to meet savings targets over the next year. These new targets follow savings ... More >>
Association welcomes new Police Minister
Monday, 12 December 2011, 11:54 am | Police Association
The Police Association today congratulated Hon Anne Tolley on her appointment as Minister of Police. More >>
Courage Under Fire Honoured With Awards - Police Assn
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 8:43 am | Police Association
The outstanding bravery of two Christchurch police officers, who likely saved the life of a shot and wounded colleague, will be honoured today, as the Police Association presents New Zealand Police Association Bravery Awards to Constable Mike Wardle and ... More >>
“Resourcing Excellence” Police Association Conference
Monday, 14 November 2011, 5:11 pm | Police Association
The Police Association holds its 76th annual conference this week, from Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 November, at the James Cook Grand Chancellor Hotel, The Terrace, Wellington. The theme of this year’s conference is “Resourcing Excellence”. ... More >>
Police Association launches 2011 law and order policies
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 3:24 pm | Police Association
The Police Association today released its 2011 policy document, Towards a Safer New Zealand, at a launch function hosted by the Minister of Police at Parliament. “The need for NZ to be seen as the safest place to visit, do business in, and live has ... More >>
Police Remembrance Day
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 11:04 am | Police Association
This week, Police staff and others are wearing the distinctive huia feather-shaped Police Remembrance Pin as they reflect on those who have lost their lives in service to the society they swore to protect. More >>
