Armed Police
The Panel with Anna Fifield and Chris Finlayson
Joining us on the Weekend panel this morning are Anna Fifield and Chris Finlayson. They'll be looking at New Zealand's Olympic Games campaign, arming the police, problems in MIQ, and the National… Audio
Police won't be routinely armed, despite survey showing support - Commissioner
The Police Commissioner says he will not be routinely arming his officers - despite a new survey showing three quarters of the force want to be armed.
It's a decision that solely rests with him, but… Audio
Armed police in NZ - there's just not enough crime
Armed Response Teams are dead in the water, with the new police commissioner reading the room when it comes to arming Kiwi cops. Audio
Armed police in NZ - there's just not enough crime
Armed Response Teams are dead in the water, with the new police commissioner reading the room when it comes to arming Kiwi cops.
AudioCall to end Police Armed Response Teams
Māori justice advocates want Police Armed Response Teams stopped immediately. Lawyer and social justice advocate, Julia Whaipooti says the polcie failed to consult with māori, which is a treaty… Audio
Fear over new armed police teams
Residents and politicians fear new armed police teams are being used for lower risk responses and "preventative patrolling" after an arrest in suburban Hamilton over the weekend. Audio
Police Commissioner rejects calls for armed officers
The Police Commissioner, Mike Bush, is rejecting calls by his officers for the right to routinely carry guns. Audio
Reporter on armed police callout
To reports of gunshots and armed police cordoning off part of Te Aroha in Waikato. Audio
