CLOSE UP. 20/08/1987

The Police - are they right-wing and fear-mongering ? A look at their recent campaign for more staff, and their connections with the Coalition of Concerned Citizens.

Ann Hercus (Minister of Police 1984-7); Graham Harding (Police Association); Bob Moodie (former Secretary Police Assn); Mel Churches (Police Commissioner); Dr Warren Young (Criminologist).

The style of the 1987 election campaign, and the 6:30 news coverage.

Bill Ralston (6:30 News Reporter); Ross Vitiner (Press Secretary, PM); Michelle Boag (Opposition Press Secretary); David Lange (PM); Jim Bolger (Opposition Leader); Richard Griffin (RNZ Political Editor); David Edmunds (6:30 News Editor).

A look at the Inner school of Sir Dorr, an Ancient Chinese School of Kung Fu which preaches pacifism.