Police News March 05.indd - New Zealand Police Association

New Zealand Police AssociationJanuary/February 2005This column is written by a frontline police officer. It does notrepresent the views or policies of the Police Association.View From The BottomBy Constable Iam KeenI come back from getting rid of me long service leave(it’s taken me trouble and strife 4± years to finally getme to do it...she’s got all the brains) and we’re taking ahammering in the press again. I was hoping this year wouldbe like the Star Wars movies and there would be a “NewBeginning” episode but fiction is fiction I guess.Hell, some of them stories have even made me wince anddown at the local me mates are starting to raise a feweyebrows and asking a few questions that would even makesome of them slick politicians squirm a bit. But surprisingly(yeah right) some of them are not short of the odd daft word!Lotto numbersIt really is about the numbers. No matter how you want tofudge the facts and damn stats. Not only do we try bloodyhard and do well against our Aussie cousins but often wehave a dream run and beat them at everything and that’swith only 20% of their numbers.Well the stats are out and really confirm we are the poorcousins when it comes to the copper-public ratio.If Brashy Boy and his team can’t do something with these‘facts and stats’ in an election year then it’s time to give upthe Speights and start drinking that boutique stuff fromnorth of the Bombay’s. Aaahhh that’ll neverhappen!The seasonsWhat a change in the climate (and I’m nottalking politics inside or outside of Police).A real turn on with the sun in ‘God’s Own’that has restored me faith after last year.It’s left the sheep and I wondering what wewere in for this year.Great to see our boys and girls helping at international levelat one of those once in a lifetime events that can only bringreflection and empathy for those less fortunate. No amountof allowances can make up for the tragedy our staff witnessfirst hand. They continue to bring great credit to us whenwe are feeling the heat at home.Teamwork across the boardI see they came from all over the place to help out in themiddle of the north with a couple of gruesome crimes. Agreat example of going the extra yard for ya team matesand I’m sure that will make the difference and get the rightresults. I’m sure even a couple would have gone from thecastle to spread the load (?).Make sure ya Sky subs are paid and you’ve bought ya Red& Black supporters’ sox (not that we need any luck downhere) for the start of the greatest game in the world. I’mlooking forward to the AB’staming a few touring pussycats!- See ya.Home/contents/vehicle/boatinsuranceHome loansLife insuranceTravel insuranceFinancialplanningHealth coverHoliday homesLOVE THE HOLIDAY HOMESBUT WANT MORE?Support the Police Welfare FundProducts and Servicesand reap the rewards!Police Welfare Fund holiday homes are just one of the ways youbenefit from your membership with the Police Welfare Fund.At only $50 a night for a fully furnished home (not motel room), theholiday homes allow members to have affordable holidays or quickgetaways with their families and friends in top holiday locations throughoutNew Zealand.Recently several new homes have been purchased with dividends from other PoliceWelfare Fund products and services, in particular Staffpac Home/Contents/Vehicle and Boatinsurance.If you’re insured with Staffpac or have any other Police Welfare Fund products give yourselfa pat on the back for your prudent decision. The Police Welfare Fund not only works hard tobring members the best value for money, quality products and services we can, you also reapthe rewards from any profits or commissions earned from these products and services.Because ALL profits are invested back into providing you with better benefits you canenjoy, like lower premiums, more welfare benefits and new holiday homes to choose from.If you want:• Great value for money• Quality products• More benefits for you & your family • Excellent serviceSupport your welfare organisation - the Police Welfare Fund for your insurance, homeloan and financial planning needs.Call us for a quote on 0800 500 122, Police Network extn 44446, Mon-Fri 8am to 5:30pmor visit our website at www.policeassn.org.nz.33