The NT Government has accelerated the recruitment of 30 experienced police officers from around the country.
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The officers will undergo an intensive 10-week training program starting late January to get them prepared for Territory policing before being deployed to Alice Springs where they will assist the Southern Command.
The ARP will replace one of the three planned constable recruit courses to enable the delivery of experienced officers to Alice Springs to meet operational needs.
Chief minister Michael Gunner said his government is giving police the resources they need to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour,
“We have invested millions since coming to office to make sure our officers can improve public safety and security for Territorians,” Mr Gunner said.
“Today I am announcing the fast-tracking of 30 experienced police officers who will join the NT police in the coming months on the ground in Alice Springs.
“The officers will increase the capacity of Central Australian policing both in Alice Springs and in the bush,” he said.
“This is the first time training for police officers has been held in Alice Springs which will allow for a seamless transition into police on the beat in Central Australia.
“We are on track to deliver 120 extra police to the NT over this term of government,” Mr Gunner said.
NT Police Association president Paul McCue said many of the issues the police are facing in Alice Springs and surrounding central desert remote police stations stemmed from resourcing.
“We welcome today’s announcement and look forward to working with the Police Force in this new approach to training and recruitment in Central Australia,” Mr McCue said.
“Our Association has been calling on the government and police force to address the worsening issue of police numbers in the Territory for some time, and announcements such as this are certainly a big step in the right direction.”
