National's Nicola Willis and Labour's David Parker have clashed on AM after questions on crime and the falling prison population.
Willis, the National deputy leader, said people "aren't feeling safe in their communities" and questioned when the Government would "establish a gang task force" and "introduce warrantless search powers" among other things.
But Parker hit back, saying the National member was making "misrepresentations" and was being "superficial".
AM host Ryan Bridge had to step in, saying the political panel was becoming a "little tense, a little nasty".
Watch the exchange above.
