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Police withdrawing from mental health calls – Expert Reaction

Police withdrawing from mental health calls – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 October 202430 October 2024

Police will attend fewer mental health callouts that aren’t associated with a crime or high level of risk from November. It’s […]

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Securing NZ quarantine and managed isolation facilities – Expert Reaction

Securing NZ quarantine and managed isolation facilities – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 July 202009 July 2020

Recent escapes from managed isolation facilities have drawn attention to security and compliance among returning New Zealanders. But with many […]

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Police confirm synthetic drug causing deaths – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 15 September 201720 August 2018

Police have confirmed the dangerous chemical AMB-FUBINACA is present in synthetic drugs linked to 20 deaths in the past few […]

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NZ Police to carry Tasers – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 31 July 201531 July 2015

The New Zealand Police this morning announced that all frontline response staff will routinely carry Tasers. Police Commissioner Mike Bush […]

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The Press: New DNA law used to tackle 8000 old cases

In the News  |  Published: 29 October 2009

Ian Steward of the The Press writes about the recent change of law widening the powers of police to take […]

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