Live Breaking News & Updates on 700 Officers An Increase Of 21 Since 2017 Mori Have Increased 40

The total Police workforce is now the largest it has ever been. Police constabulary stands at 10,700 officers - an increase of 21% since 2017 Mori officers have increased 40%, Pasifika 83%, Asian 157%, Women 61% Every district has got more Police under this Government The Government has delivered on its commitment to put an extra 1800 Police on the front line, with the graduation today of Police wing 366 from the Royal New Zealand Police College. "This government set out to deliver 1800 more Police, and today, we've done that," Police Minister Ginny Andersen said. "That was a deliberate policy to support our front line after a decade of National Party cuts that left Police underfunded and under-resourced. "What we've achieved today is the biggest ever Government commitment to an increase in Police numbers in history, and we're proud to stand alongside them to celebrate this historic achievement. "Delivering on our promise means every Policing distri ....

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