在正在进行的辩论中,新西兰的COLFO反对警察携带手枪,认为对平民安全构成危险。 New Zealand's COLFO opposes police carrying pistols, citing risks to civilian safety, amid ongoing debate.
持有执照的火器拥有者理事会反对新西兰警察协会强迫警察携带手枪,认为这可能导致更多的平民死亡和军备竞赛。 The Council of Licenced Firearms Owners (COLFO) opposes the New Zealand Police Association's push for officers to carry pistols, arguing it could lead to more civilian deaths and an arms race. COLFO发言人Hugh Devereux-Mack列举了武装警察增加暴力和伤害平民的例子。 COLFO spokesperson Hugh Devereux-Mack cites examples where armed police have increased violence and injury to civilians. 同时,警务专员Richard Chambers对讨论持开放态度,但希望避免例行武装,同时指出,目前警官只能使用巡逻车上锁的火器。 Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is open to discussions but hopes to avoid routine arming, noting that currently, officers only have access to locked firearms in patrol cars.