The Police Minister says the patch ban for gangs has changed their behaviour, and made people feel safer. 

Gang laws are among policies the Government's crediting for surpassing its target for reducing violent crime victims - although it admits the data is volatile. 

NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says the Government will still need to prove if they can keep meeting these targets long-term.

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The Police Minister says the patch ban for gangs has changed their behaviour, and made people feel safer.&nbsp;
Gang laws are among policies the Government's crediting for surpassing its target for reducing violent crime victims - although it admits the data is volatile.&nbsp;
NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says the Government will still need to prove if they can keep meeting these targets long-term.
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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Government claiming they've surpassed their violent crime reduction target

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