Sophie Trigger

1 month ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Sophie Trigger

A ministerial advisory group has warned the Family and Sexual Violence Prevention Minister of “declining Police responsiveness”, and serious risk of injury or death – which Labour says should raise alarm bells for ministers responsible.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sophie Trigger

Health data shows a four-fold increase in hospital discharges related to methamphetamine over the past decade. Officials attribute the rise to increased meth use and improved reporting by clinicians. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Matt Doocey is investigating solutions for the growing meth use issue. Health data shows the number of patients discharged from public hospitals with methylamphetamine as part of their diagnosis has jumped significantly over the past decade.

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sophie Trigger

Police face challenges meeting the target of training 500 new officers in two years. Applicant success rates have dropped, and attrition has increased to 5.5%, linked to Australian recruitment. Labour’s Ginny Andersen says the Government’s target is unlikely to be met by November. Police have flagged challenges in meeting the target of training 500 new cops within two years – including a lower applicant success rate, and more people leaving the police.

2 months ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Sophie Trigger

A police briefing predicts the Government’s target of 500 extra officers will be delayed until June next year. Police Minister Mark Mitchell called the goal “aspirational” but said efforts are on track. Recruit wings are being expanded to 100, with a new training facility in Auckland. A police briefing predicts the Government will not achieve its target of 500 extra cops until June next year — seven months later than the promised deadline — and assuming each recruit wing is full.

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Sophie Trigger

One of the Government’s key law and order policies was to train 500 new police officers within two years in office. Photo / Mark MitchellA police briefing predicts the Government’s target of 500 extra officers will be delayed until June next year. Police Minister Mark Mitchell called the goal “aspirational” but said efforts are on track. Recruit wings are being expanded to 100, with a new training facility in Auckland.