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24 Sep 2024

Boundaries needed for next Commissioner - Police association

From Checkpoint, 5:08 pm on 24 September 2024

There's been mission creep when it comes to politicians meddling in police operational matters and there needs to be clear boundaries drawn for the next Commisioner, according to the Police Association.The country's top cop Andrew Coster has resigned to take up a new role leading the government's new Social Investment Agency. His term with the police was due to end in April next year, but he's finishing up early. However the president of the Police Association, Chris Cahill told Lisa Owen Commissioner Coster hasn't always been a favourite of front line officers.