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Police Association welcomes Govt action on 'P'
Friday, 9 October 2009, 9:34 am | Police Association
Actions announced today by Prime Minister John Key to target methamphetamine are welcome, Police Association President Greg O’Connor said today. “The Prime Minister’s package of announcements shows a welcome recognition, at the highest level of Government, ... More >>
Police Remembrance Day
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 9:35 am | Police Association
Police around New Zealand are today reflecting on those who have lost their lives in service to the society they swore to protect, as they mark Police Remembrance Day. More >>
Mcdonald Sentencing 'One Step Closer To Closure'
Tuesday, 22 September 2009, 5:27 pm | Police Association
Today’s sentencing of Stephen McDonald for the armed, P-fuelled rampage that led to the accidental killing of Halatau Naitoko on Auckland’s motorway brings those involved one step closer to closure, Police Association President Greg O’Connor ... More >>
Association Hopes Liquor Debate Leads To Reform
Thursday, 30 July 2009, 3:41 pm | Police Association
The Police Association hopes the Law Commission's issues paper on liquor law reform prompts serious debate leading to changes in liquor laws and public attitudes towards liquor consumption, Police Association Vice-President Chris Cahill said today. More >>
Association Supports Officers In Police Shooting
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 9:44 am | Police Association
The Police Association is fully supporting the officers involved in the shooting in Auckland, Police Association Vice-President Chris Cahill said today. More >>
Tasers, New Staff Welcome - Cost Pressures Remain
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 6:19 pm | Police Association
Budget funding for Tasers and an additional 600 police, including 300 to Counties-Manukau, is welcome, but cost pressures in Police are building, Police Association Vice-President Stuart Mills said today. “Extra frontline staff will be very gratefully received, ... More >>
Motorway Shooting Charge Decision Appropriate
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 11:58 am | Police Association
The decision not to lay criminal charges in relation to the accidental killing of Halatau Naitoko during a confrontation with an armed offender on Auckland’s motorway in January is appropriate, Police Association Vice-President Chris Cahill said today. ... More >>
Police Association Welcomes Taser Funding
Friday, 22 May 2009, 5:22 pm | Police Association
Confirmation today of funding to complete a rollout of Tasers to all Police Districts is welcome news, Police Association Vice-President Stuart Mills said today. “The increasing violence faced by police officers on a daily basis is beyond dispute. ... More >>
Tragic Shooting and Wounding of Police Officers
Wednesday, 13 May 2009, 4:58 pm | Police Association
"That a police officer has been slain and other officers wounded in yet another deliberate, cold-blooded shooting is absolutely devastating," said President of the New Zealand Police Association, Greg O'Connor. More >>
IPCA Report On Waitara Shooting Welcomed
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 5:20 pm | Police Association
Police Association President Greg O'Connor today welcomed the release of the Independent Police Conduct Authority's report on its investigation into the April 2000 shooting of Steven Wallace in Waitara. More >>
Killing Of Bystander A Tragedy
Saturday, 24 January 2009, 8:59 pm | Police Association
The accidental killing of an innocent bystander during a confrontation with an armed offender is an absolute tragedy, Police Association President Greg O'Connor said today. More >>
Association welcomes new Police Minister
Monday, 17 November 2008, 5:04 pm | Police Association
The Police Association today congratulated Judith Collins on her appointment as Minister of Police in the new Government. More >>
Police Association Hosts International Conference
Friday, 17 October 2008, 1:45 pm | Police Association
The New Zealand Police Association next week hosts the biennial conference of the International Council of Police Representative Associations (ICPRA) in Wellington from 19-22 October. More >>
Police Remembrance Day
Monday, 29 September 2008, 9:46 am | Police Association
Police around New Zealand are today reflecting on those who have lost their lives in protection of society as they mark Police Remembrance Day. Many Police staff will be wearing the huia feather-shaped Police Remembrance Pin. The Pin, introduced last ... More >>
Australian anti-gang laws showing the way
Tuesday, 16 September 2008, 9:22 am | Police Association
"There's no silver bullet, but laws like those in South Australia turn up the pressure and make gang lifestyles less comfortable and less attractive," Police Association President Greg O'Connor said today. More >>
Frontline Police betrayed by Government
Thursday, 28 August 2008, 9:54 am | Police Association
The decision by the Government to backtrack on assurances that they would support the status quo, which allows police officers to serve their communities as local councillors, has left police officers angry and confused, Police Association President ... More >>
Taser decision highlights politicisation of Police
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 4:51 pm | Police Association
The decision to roll-out Tasers to police was a "no-brainer" following the success of the trial, and considering the increasing violence faced by police officers on a daily basis, and the only question is why the announcement has taken a year, Police ... More >>
Arm Police - But Arm Them With Tasers
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 12:08 am | Police Association
The big gap in Police tactical options is Tasers, not firearms availability, Police Association President Greg O'Connor said today in response to a survey showing public support for arming police. More >>
Death Of Former Commissioner Bob Walton
Friday, 18 July 2008, 9:56 am | Police Association
"Police officers around the country will today be mourning the passing of former Police Commissioner Bob Walton,"said President of the New Zealand Police Association, Greg O'Connor. More >>
Empower Police To Target Gangs
Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 10:21 am | Police Association
"The best response to the latest wave of gang violence is to empower police to attack gangs at every level," Police Association President Greg O'Connor said today. More >>
