Chris Cahill
Police attrition
The Police union is concerned a vacuum is being created because of the number of senior officers leaving the force. There are concerns there's not enough experience to mentor new recruits. The… Audio
Goal for more police difficult as hundreds leave job - union
The police association is warning the government's target for hiring more officers is under huge pressure because too many front-line staff are leaving. The attrition rate is just over 500 officers a… Audio
Too many senior cops quitting - Police Association
The police association is warning the government's target for hiring more officers is under huge pressure because too many front-line staff are leaving. The attrition rate is just over 500 officers a… Audio
Police upset to see mental health scheme dumped
Police officers are upset a proposal to improve 111 callouts has been dumped - and mental health advocates hope it can still be salvaged. The former National government last year announced an $8… Audio
More cops on the beat
Police Association President Chris Cahill is optimistic that 600 new Police officers can be trained every year. But he says it won't be easy. Audio
Is recruiting police from overseas the answer?
The Police Association says looking offshore to boost police numbers is not the answer to the country's needs. The new police minister, Stuart Nash, says fast-tracked visas could be introduced for… Audio
Fast-tracked visas for foreign cops to boost NZ police numbers
Fast-tracking visas for foreign police officers to expand the force is being considered by the new government. It's promised to boost the number of women and men in blue by 1,800 over the next three… Audio
After Whangarei fatal shooting, Police Association wants better online gun laws
Online gun sale law changes could be coming with Prime Minister Bill English saying the government is open to fixing potential loopholes. The Police Association is supporting the tightening of the… Audio
Whangarei shooting: Police Association praises bravery of AOS
Police have confirmed they've found badly burnt human remains at the scene of Wednesday's fatal double-shooting near Whangarei. Police Association president Chris Cahill joins us. Audio
Police association doubts reasons for lower drink drive tests
The Police Association national president Chris Cahill says he doesn't buy the police explanation for a significant drop in the number of breath tests carried out. Audio
Breath testing by Police plummets
The number of roadside alcohol breath tests being conducted by the Police has dropped to their lowest level in a decade - just 1.9 million tests were conducted last year and police put that drop down… Audio
Auckland police leaving town
Police association president Chris Cahill talks about a letter written by an Auckland police officer explaining why he - and others like him - are leaving the force. Audio
Bennett has bowed to gun lobby - Police Assn
Police association president Chris Cahill accuses the Police Minister Paula Bennett of bowing to pressure from the gun lobby not to introduce new regulations including stricter rules for the sale of… Audio
Gangs begging government for help with their own P crisis
Gangs are approaching police and the government to help them deal with their own members who are hooked on methamphetamine, and out of control. Audio
Police association President against blood tests for officers
Mandatory blood testing for police officers is being slammed as "heavy handed" and showing "a trust problem". Audio
Police Association blames more firearms for police shootings
The association's president, Chris Cahill, says the shootings are not due to a change in the approach taken by the police. He says more than 20-thousand firearms, including semi-automatic military… Audio
Police Assn welcomes Paula Bennett as new minister
New Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett's workload just increased further as she's picked up the weighty Police portfolio from Judith Collins, along with Tourism to add to what she already had. Audio
Most police don't support 17-year-olds going via Youth Court
The police view: "It's no silver bullet that's for sure." Audio
Police resourcing in Northland
The Police Association President Chris Cahill discuses the problem with burgeoning crime and not enough staff in Northland. Audio
