First big election year promise - 880 new cops1 NEWS Prime Minister Bill English made the announcement in his state of the nation speech today. Hundreds of new cops will be on the beat from November after Prime Minister Bill English kicked off the election year with big promise on law and order. Key measures in the package include 1125 police staff over four years, including 880 police staff, to reduce crime and prevent reoffending. CHRIS SKELTON/FAIRFAX NZ New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English gives his State of the Nation speech at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland. Chris Skelton Bill English arrives at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland with Paula Bennett.

Source: Stuff February 02, 2017 00:15 UTC