Lost Police Gear Sparks Accountability Push

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Police across the nation have lost or had stolen critical gear—Tasers, Glock pistols, and even 80 pairs of handcuffs—with one Taser left on a patrol car roof and stolen, and a Glock missing since last year. Data reveals a troubling pattern: 16 Tasers and two pistols unaccounted for, with only one Taser and one pistol recovered. These losses raise serious safety concerns and underscore the need for accountability. A new operational asset management system is now being rolled out to centralize tracking of firearms and Tasers, already helping locate a previously missing firearm. This step aims…