NTPA president, Paul McCue, said it was encouraging to see an officer with more than two decades' NT policing experience, including at numerous remote stations, elevated to the role.

"Policing in the Territory comes with unique challenges and opportunities, and our members are looking forward to seeing the reinstatement of Territory values to the NT Police Force.

"We would also like to thank Michael Murphy for his work as Acting Commissioner following the sudden departure of former NT Commissioner Reece Kershaw APM to the Australian Federal Police.

Katherine-born Jamie Chalker was officially announced as our new top cop today.

Mr Chalker will take on the Chief Commissioner's role from November 11 after a three year stint as the chief executive officer of the NT's Department of Housing and Community Development.

Before that he had been a member of the NT police for 23 years, rising to the position of assistant Commissioner.

He spoke at the youth crime meeting in Katherine last year and discussed at length the town's homelessness issues.

"The NTPA looks forward to a constructive relationship with the new Commissioner and effective consultation in key areas including the safety and wellbeing of members, as well as recruitment and resourcing," Mr McCue said.

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