Police union warns politicians how close to breaking point police came in 2016FAIRFAX NZ Breaking up surging gang power is one of the key aims in the Police Association's latest report. As the election looms the Police Association warns politicians of rising gang power, and says the force must never be as stretched as it was in in 2016. FAIRFAX The rise in availability of firearms to criminals and gangs is of grave concern to the association. FAIRFAX NZ The Police Association was warning resources were stretched thin and policing was near breaking point in 2016. MAARTEN HOLL/FAIRFAX NZ Police Association president Chris Cahill warns the rising tide of gangs, meth and guns can only end in tragedy.

Source: Stuff June 21, 2017 23:01 UTC