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Members elect first Police employee vice-president

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Newly elected vice-president Tina Dower says she will continue working to enhance the profile of Police employees but is also focused on issues that…

Counting Cops - March 2026

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Progress on the promised delivery of 500 net extra constabulary staff from November 27, 2023.

Urgent call for action on organised crime

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The final report of the Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime says it’s already past time to tackle an…

Anomalies and exclusions hallmarks of Arms Bill 2025

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Police Association members are more at risk than any other professional cohort from the illegal manufacture, distribution and use of firearms.

Carrying the load for others

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After experiencing traumatic events during his career, Constable Cam Macdonald is shouldering a 20kg pack on a 200km march to raise funds for a mental…

The problem with a citizens’ arrest

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The Police Association does not see any merit in encouraging untrained civilians or retailers to engage in potentially dangerous situations…