Election year:
2023
Political party:
New Zealand First
Policy:
Police
- Commit to recruiting a further 1000 new frontline police alongside the 2335 new frontline police we have already trained since the last election.
- Review Police pay and conditions with the goal of achieving parity with the Australian Police.
- Ensure that there is staffing available to eliminate sole charge police stations.
- Focus on crime prevention and working with the community.
- Adequately resource community policing including Maori and Pasifika wardens, and Neighbourhood Watch.
- Conduct an independent review on arming the police.
- Provide minimum mandatory prison terms for assaulting Police Officers.
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