Former Police Officer Describes How Police Are Trained to Respond to 'Frightening' Threats

Former police officer describes how police are trained to respond to 'frightening' threats

It comes after an officer shot and killed a woman brandishing a hunting knife in Christchurch.

Police respond to ‘serious incident’ at Christchurch Housing NZ property - Daily Telegraph NZ

Stock photo. Emergency services flooded Clyde Rd in Christchurch late last night after reports of a “serious incident” at a Housing New Zealand property. Police and ambulances arrived around 11:30pm, with detectives focusing on a rear unit in a block of three, now cordoned off with police tape. Officers remain at the scene as investigations continue. More to follow. Image credit: Scott Rodgerson