PM attends Association's 75th Annual Conference - New Zealand ...

PoliceNewsThe Voice of PoliceRob Moodie joined the Police in 1959. He served as a Detective in Wellington and went on to make the rank of Inspector.He left the Police to pursue academic studies in 1972, and in 1976 was awarded a PhD in Law.Dr Moodie became National Secretary of the Police Association in 1976. As a Director, Dr Moodie also oversaw the growthof the Police Welfare Fund and the Police and Families Credit Union.Dr Moodie was awarded Life Membership in 1987.Rob Moodie congratulates the PoliceAssociation on “showcase” ConferenceLife Member Rob Moodie said it wasan “absolute tonic” to see how well theAssociation’s 75th Annual Conference wasmanaged this year.He described the event as “absolutelyfirst class” and something of which theAssociation should be proud.“Being a former National Secretary, it wasgood to see the way in which the President,Vice-Presidents and other staff membershandled situations, where notables such asthe Prime Minister, Police Commissionerand other senior officers were present.“I think it goes to show that the Association’sexecutive and management are at the top oftheir game,” he said.Firearms debateOne element of the conference Dr Moodiesaid the Association should be particularlyproud of was the firearms debate.He believed the call made by delegates forthe general arming of Police would makea substantial difference to the public’sperception of police and was impressed withhow the decision was reached.“It is inevitable that police officers willeventually be armed, but thanks to a healthydebate from delegates the Association’sexecutive team are now left with room tomanoeuvre when it comes to negotiating thematter with the Government,” Dr Moodie said.Looking backDuring his short address, Dr Moodie alsoreflected on his time spent with the PoliceAssociation as well as working as a policeofficer.“When you are a policeman it is not soobvious to you because you are affected byall the downsides of being a policeman.“But let me tell you when you leave thePolice service and reflect on it, you realisehow special it was to have been a policeofficer, to have been part of something thatis such an important part of your society.”Dr Moodie said that working for the PoliceAssociation between 1976 and 1986 wasa very important part of his life, and he washappy the conference gave him the chanceto reflect on his time spent there.“It has never left me being the NationalSecretary of the Association and that, alongwith serving as a police officer, is somethingwhich I will always treasure.”December January FebruaryPAIHIA............................................ 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