Are the police failing mental health workers? w/ PSA's Fleur Fitzsimmons: 14th January, 2026

Mental health workers in Aotearoa have long coordinated with police for resourcing and support , however, recent police policy has seen them withdraw their support.

An incident last year where mental health workers were put in danger without adequate police support has led to the Public Service Association (PSA), the largest advocacy group for public servants, to lodge a complaint with the Independent Police Conduct Authority(IPCA).

To discuss their complaint on how police policy failing to protect mental health workers, I spoke to National Secretary of the PSA, Fleur Fitzsimmons.