Greg O'connor
Police cut 125 back-room jobs
The police are slashing 125 back office jobs in a bid to meet their tightened budget. Audio
Police say Urewera raids may have saved lives
Police Association President, Greg O'Connor. Audio
Pressure on police to accept wage freeze
The Police Association says it is too early to say what sort of pay increase it will claim when it starts wage negotiations later this year. Audio
Police union defends having greater access to guns
Reports that the police shot a drunk South Auckland man in the leg three times, including twice as he limped away are raising questions about giving the police improved access to weaponry. Audio
Police union calls the consequences of a freeze "dire"
The police union says a freeze on new recruits would spell a return to the days when very serious crimes went under-investigated because of over-stretched resources. Audio
Union President says Police don't have spare time
The National Party leader, John Key, has defended the time police are spending investigating the recording of a cafe conversation he had with the Act party candidate, John Banks. Audio
Police adamant they thought they could use hidden cameras
The Police Association is adamant the Police thought their use of hidden cameras was legal. Audio
Debate rages over covert police filming
A move by the government to rush through a law that will retrospectively legalise the use of covert video surveillance by the police is sparking angry debate. Audio
Change surveillance laws now - police association
The police are stopping some covert video surveillance and asking for a law change after the Supreme Court finding that the secret filming in the Urewera raids case was illegal. Audio
Evidence in trial shows up police radio shortcomings
Evidence in the ongoing trial of a man charged with shooting a south-Auckland police officer has highlighted shortcomings in the police radio system. Audio
Police say two attacks on Dunedin police 'exceptional'
The police says two separate attacks on officers in Dunedin over the weekend were exceptional. One police officer was punched to the ground during a traffic stop, and three others were also… Audio
Survey says 15 pct of police officers threatened by guns
Almost one in seven frontline police officers was threatened with a firearm last year, according to new research. Audio
Police Association says critical report will dent morale
Listening to that is the New Zealand Police Association National President, Greg O'Connor. Audio
Police consider full-time AOS team for Auckland
The police are looking to give Auckland a full-time Armed Offenders Squad to meet the demand for callouts. Audio
Police will have more access to guns from next year
More front-line police officers will be getting firearms in their cars from the middle of next year. Audio
Brother of slain cop opposes coroner's recommendation
The brother of slain police officer Derek Wootton, says officers should always have the final choice on whether they wear high visibility vests while laying road spikes. The 52 year old sergeant was… Audio
Will changes to police pursuits encourage criminals?
The head of the Police Association says changes to the police pursuits policy will encourage criminals to flee when they see flashing lights in their rear view mirror. Audio
Powerful air gun fatal for second time in two years
The Police Association is calling on the government to act urgently to restrict the use of lethal weapons that can be bought over the counter, following a fatal shooting last week in South Auckland. Audio
Civil liberties groups says police need to improve their image
In addition the police minister is considering a law change to further protect those out on the beat. Audio
Police Association comments on tougher penalties
More police patrolling with guns and a new category of crime with seven years jail for mob attacks on officers are part of a wish list from the Police Commissioner being put to the Government. Audio
