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Canterbury Police AED
21 Jul 2021 12:07pm News:
National News

Life-saving defibrillators in Police cars

Police has rolled out Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in 368 vehicles across the country. They are in addition to existing district AEDs. More

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The Lumi Drug Scan
19 Jul 2021 11:27am News:
National News

Benefits of Lumi Drug Scan service shown in pilot evaluation report

Six-month pilot of a handheld device that allows frontline officers to carry out on-the-spot screening of suspected drugs shows promising results. More

3 min read
15 Jul 2021 12:32pm News:
National News

Media advisory – firearms incident in Hamilton and critical incident in Penrose

Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers will be available to speak to media at Auckland Central Police Station, 13-15 College Hill at 2.15pm regarding both last night’s fatal shooting in Hamilton ... More

1 min read
15 Jul 2021 11:47am News:
National News

Media advisory - Firearms incident in Hillcrest, Hamilton

Media planning to attend this afternoon’s stand-up in Hamilton are asked to urgently contact the Police Media Centre on 04 238 5111. ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre More

1 min read
Police Logo on SRBA
15 Jul 2021 11:39am News:
National News

Technology list and panel advice show Police technology policies are working

New Zealand Police has released a list of the technology capabilities it uses across different aspects of the organisation. More

3 min read
Commissioner of Police Andrew Coster, Su’a Noema Leota - Manager Human Resources New Zealand Police and Minster for Pacific Peop
9 Jul 2021 11:45am News:
National News

Police welcome new leader for Pasifika communities

An ‘ava ceremony was held for Superintendent Willi Fanene (Fata Willi) at the Royal New Zealand Police College, in the true Samoan tradition. More

2 min read

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