Michael Laws on Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's Incompetence 

Coster was doing what adern wanted. She was giving gangs money and gangs openly told members to vote labour. Speaks for itself

Coster is the last person who should have this job. Useless

Do people realise that Andrew Coster's salary is a whopping $700,000 a year. He is the most invisible and lazy police commissioner in NZ history. When asked once what's his policy on gangs, he said. "I find it's better to work with them than against them." That worked well didn't it Andy

Cuddles Coster is Arden's first cousin. Say no more.

Defending Coster is not my intention, but he got the job because of his ideology ( limp wrested, bleed heart, spineless, knee trembling, liberal), and as such, he's done a brilliant job.

Yep Costa has cost this country a lot. Costa is like his counter part in London, useless, time to say go.

Since he's that incompetent, he should refund his annual salary. At least he will be doing something right for once.

I still want to know why the Christchurch gunman from Australia was given a gun license over the phone ?

I agree Michael. But remember we had a visible police presence at the Posie Parker event in Auckland and they just stood and watched while a thug dressed in a skirt punched an elderly woman in a wheel chair. So it will take more than just a presence.

Well spoken Michael. Yes I think Coster should resign.

Coster is useless

100% agree. In the 70's as a NZ Polioceman we were instructed to stop the patrol car, get out and conduct foot patrols of shopping malls, hotels and other places where the public were gathered. It worked ! Why this does not happen now is defenceless. To not do this was considered a serious neglect of our sworn duty. Coster is in no way a valid leader of the people sworn to protect us. His cousin neglected her sworn duty as well. God defend New Zealand. The Police are lead and directed by a useless cop not to do their sworn duty.,

look he's Ardeans cousin.. say no more ... He was paid to be disruptive.

Brilliant Michael, whole heartily agree , he is a disgrace and should go asap

I was at Christchurch Airport listening to Boarding Announcements Would Andrew Coster please go to the Gate. The Aircraft is leaving shortly. This announcement was repeated 3 times and then I saw the actual Commissioner Andy Cuddles / Lantern Coster in a light blue uniform shirt with his uniform jacket over his arm, dawdling towards the Regional Gate. I regret not shouting at him to hurry up (as I pay his wages). He did not seem to care about holding the flight up or inconveniencing the traveling public and AirNZ's schedule.

The police were brutal on the peaceful protesters in parliament. ,??? Why not be the same on criminals?

Get rid of coster as police commissioner as he is obviously incompetent to hold such a position

The very fact that Coster had to be poked and prodded into doing the right thing means that he is incompetent and unsuitable for the job. Coster is a Liability to good Policing. Get Rid Of.

Back in the day when I joined and did beat in Auckland we had commissioner appointments that coincided with elections so we didn't end up with commissioner appointed by another government. He needs to go.

Agree costar can’t be allowed to continue in his role

Rid of Andrew coster he can trample women and children at the Wellington protest but can't police the gangs and criminals

Can't have a woke police commissioner. Just doesn't work.

Yep, agree he is out of his depth.

Well said. Anyone that adern appointed needs to resign.

Michael Laws you hit this out of the park ! ... This topic has frustrated me for years you're on the money here.

I think there are enough police if judges punished the criminals after they were caught.

Indeed Coster should had gone at the change of government. I cannot understand why the new Police Minister did not make that change. Supposedly he had given Coster a letter of expectations, but to date all we see is more crime. The Minister made a statemennt that we have a "World Class Police Department". If they are that good why then is crime still running wild? Yes change is needed , maybe the Police Minister too. Being an ex Cop maybe he is not objective enough to see the problem?

Cops call him Cuddles Coster.

The worst of this fiasco with this clown is even if he retires , how much is this going to cost in a retirement package. Truth is he should be sacked!

He must go

Michael laws I love you emotionally speaking in the last few days. You are expounding what we are all thinking. Thank you for your powerful voice speaking the truth

You're right on the button there Michael. The reason why Cuddles Coster hadn't done anything prior to the new coalition Govt was because he was appointed to the top job by his cousin one J.Ardern & he was faithfully following her orders!!!! police separation from politics??? Bull shit Mr.Coster!!!!

It still amazes me how this man Koster is in this highly paid job.we voted for change, he was at the helm when Ardern gave money to the gangs and he backed it too.what other modern country gives money to gangs that have a history of rape, murder ,drug dealing, prostitution, child abuse etc.

Costa is in the job cos the last two guys above him were 'retired early' two weeks before the reports into how tarrant got his fire arms license....

Well said!👏. You speak for all New Zealanders! Coster has to go!

Seriously...when have police ever stopped crime ? ? ..... They always turn up post facto.

Nah........Busy with his Policing by consent programme

Labour spokespeople never expressed pure outrage when dairy bashings occurred. All calm and rational and deaf to public outrage. Meanwhile, impacted communities were driven to protest police inaction and wrist-slapping sentences, bolstered by cultural reports (now there’s a nice little industry). Finally, forced to re-introduce police on the beat, Coster announces what should have been implemented years ago. He’s come to the party not because he’s realised the error of deaf inaction, but because the weight of the new government has compelled him.

One of the big problems for police on the beat, is the good cops that do the collaring of crims, have to waste their time following up with the due process of filing reports right up to court.. this is a cost cutting system that fails when their is out of control youth crime.., take away the due process form filling for the Good cops arresting the crims and use non sworn police staff to do the paper work so the competent police can get straight back on the beat.. or patrol... hiring 500 more police doesn't work as they will also be trapped in this paper shuffling system...The Prime Minister has no clue of this system as hes never been informed... and never will be informed...

Continuously on the money Michael - it's a shame these common sense views get you cancelled these days....shame isn't the right word actually; insanity!

He has been totally useless from day one. No wonder Mark Mitchell would love to remove him from his post, but can't under the law.

Liebour appointee. That's enough of a reason to fire him.

coster always looks like he is about to burst into tears.

Must be a genetic gene. Isn't he related to Ardern?

I was expecting Coster to go the day after the current police minister was sworn in. The fact that Coster is still around speaks of incompetence on the part of the minister and that both need to go.

Bloody brilliant

He’s hopeless

Wow!! The strongest, most concise and precisely spoken commentary for years!!!! "Everybody knows"!!! So very true!! Thank you Micheal for being a voice for decency and for having the nutz to fight for it!!! I lost my son to homicide in 2012, Someone else I know was taken last week. In between those incidents, hundreds of other homicides have devastated the lives of thousands of family and loved ones. The current situation is a nightmare. As long as Coster is Commisioner, no one is actually doing the job.

Mike... society is to blame --- forget the idea of "role models and discipline'... since our police social skills are trained by a company called "Diversity Works" - there is no way we can go wrong!!!

look at the way the police were used during the protest at parliament and that $300,000 worth of damage was done to parliament grounds, right under his nose, the guy is useless

Sack him please jacinda ardern first cozy he is responsible for the crime surge he polices the soft targets

Well said M L ❤

He is pathetic

Got to wonder who is pulling his strings certainly not our elected Government

I wish I could comment on Master Coster, but RU-vid would ' take it down'. Many years a go in, in a North Island City, on a Thursday to Saturday night, there was a "team Policing" activity, a group of ten Constables led by a Sargent, would patrol the City (several cars, a paddy wagon & dog unit) and one area they targeted, without warning was ALL the Pubs - one in particular which seemed to attract young ladies, resident's of the boarding section of the Girls High school. The effect the Police had on crime, underage drinking/drink driving and other 'anti social behaviour' (car burn outs was a thing into the future) was rather dramatic - Oh how well behaved people became, because you did not know when and where the Police team would turn up. I believe the same tactic was used in Auckland for many years. Oh the other thing, back chat toward a Police Officer was a " No-No".

Well put .

In the past we had police on the beat 24 7 in all main centres so what changed

Hear, hear!

To quote the sitcom Yes Minister, "It's the law of inverse relevance - the less you intend to do about something, the more you have to keep talking about it."

He's not, he a woke police comissioner and wants to work with criminals, rather then lock them up, however that directive would come from the Police Minister also, ask why so many policeman want to leave, they are not paid enough to put their lives on the line and never get backing from the top.

Ironically people get more upset at rugby coaches when their team fails than at the police commissioner when crime rates go up.. 🤔

Why indeed is Coster even in this job? He only got it because he was a Mormon mate (cousin?) of Ardern and personal friend of her dad.

You could have 500 police on the beat, but until the courts start handing out sentences that will act as a deterrent, it's not going to make an ounce of difference. Antisocial behavior will increase because there's no respect for authority of any type now.

Coster has been a lightweight since day 1. In the private sector, if a CEO waited to have their hand held before they implemented change to reduce RISK, they would be relieved of their position. That is what should happen here. Andrew Coster is not Fit for Purpose - 700k a year for NO value returned.

Time for reserve police like other countries.

I could listen to you chew out Costa all day

Good 'ol Cuddles Coster

An armed aociety is a polite society. When SECONDS make the difference between life and death, Police are MINUTES away.

The military style academy is emphasising the wrong bit. It’s 3 months of the military style bit with 9 months of ‘warp around’ care to ensure those on the programme have the bet chance when the re-integrate into society.

Totally agree Michael, Cuddles has been a key to our crim issues, remember his role in going soft deliberately on the "usual suspects"

got the job by sucking up to arden

Spot on!

Who appoints the Police Commissioner? Perhaps this role needs to be appointed by the taxpayer via a vote...the same as how we vote for MPs and Mayors. This system is used in US counties and Cities, where citizens get to vote for their local Police Chief and Sheriff.

Pleece.

...the situation was not helped by the Labour government's decision to reduce the prison population and dump hundreds of recidivist crims back into NZ communities. That having been said, the policing service does appear to be largely ineffective and it would be great to see an independent review undertaken as the police have in many areas now lost the public's trust and confidence.

Costa is a Labour Party activist

Drove past the bus hub in dunedin a couple of times the other day, didn't see a cop

Absolutely belted it out of the ball park Michael, top value saying it as it is, the policing in Auckland C.B.D in particular has been abominable to say the least, the city has been held to ransom by the criminal element virtually crippling shop owners income and preventing familes, couples and individuals from feeling safe at night and even daylight hours pathetic, these creeps have to be dealt to as it is obvious the plan was set up by gangs to intimidate,the Police need to do the homework and use brainpower as well as physical presence to deter and quell these creeps from our streets once and for all....

Your analogy to Rugby football administration is a sad indictment of the narrowness of thinking in New Zealand. Surely we can think more laterally and see a much bigger picture?

Unbelievable we pay for cops to protect and they simply dont

It is obvious the police presence in CBD places of business ( Malls, Britomart buses, Michael Hill ! etc ) will deter these antisocial/criminal activities, I have been in the Philippnes , all banks, Malls, etc have several security guides there always,( with guns strapped over their shoulders ), they are all over the place , smaller towns and the cities , never saw any trouble , well spoken Michael, last bank ( Metro Bank ) I was in, this year, in Mandaluyong Manila, there were two outside and four inside, they also help customers re the banking procedures as they enter . just an example of what police/security presence can achieve !

Spot on MIchael

Hundred percent ❤

Love your show ❤

And yet Mitchell refuses to sack him especially after all the big talk before the election, it all turned out to be gas lighting...

Wheres the APOLOGIES for the protests in Wellington... Assaults to innocent people

I want my car back Coster, that Police sold after it was stolen. UJ5835

Feet on the ground, intelligence gathering was always the basis of good policing. The relationship between the community and the Police is essential and espoused in The Principles of Peelian Policing. Back to basics.

It remains to be seen weather this will make any difference. They are trying something but if it doesnt yield results, the Laws comments will appear hollow. Heres hoping!

Where the he'll has it been so far

100% & a man in a Leading Responsible Job being paid handsomely with Govt managed Tax Payers $s for NOTHING by what must be the most poorest ever performance from a Police Commissioner in the History this country!

He has Tory Whanau levels of competence

New broom sweeps clean

Just a gang.

This sounds like a good idea, but why have we waited so long? Is it because Coster is too interested in woke BS and not so interested in doing his job properly?

Society is diverse , some parts are a junket and others paracitic.

Culture war dribbbbbbble. Will this make waiting lists shorter, food cheaper, rent lower. Resin rates bludger.

The analogy you were looking for was the 2004 Super Rugby final. Deans started McIntyre ahead of Mehrts (as usual for personal reasons). 25 mins in and 33-0 down he accepted reality and did the obvious sub. Final score 47-38, still a loss but point made emphatically.

You said it yourself though Michael. "The Police Commisioner is affected by Politics". He reports to the Police Minister. And the previous Minister had a different agenda.

Just a thought, maybe you should get a better microphone set, the sound could be better