President’s Message

Following the most recent Executive elections, it was terrific to see Senior Aboriginal Community Police Officer (ACPO) Lisa Burkenhagen and Senior Auxiliary Sue Seears elected to the NTPA Executive.

Paul McCue President

CONFERENCE 2021

Having just concluded Conference 2021, it is abundantly clear the pressures on our police force continue to be greater than ever.

The theme this year, “Stronger Together”, a message not only to capture the resilience of our membership, but to underline the importance of being a member of the Northern Territory Police Association. During our Delegate Day a key workshop was held primarily focusing on the results from the 2021 Member Survey and the lead into the negotiations for the 2022 Consent Agreement. The official opening of conference included my opening address which can be seen on page 28, focusing on the following key policing priorities: • Remote Policing • Assaults on Police

• Mental Health and Wellbeing • Discipline • COVID & Resourcing • NTPA Survey 2021 Additionally, delegates heard from the Minister for Police, Shadow Minister for Police, and the Commissioner on their priorities for policing including aspects of the Associations key election submission from 2020.

With the focus being ongoing COVID resourcing requirements, including the severe impact this is having on core police duties, the Association will continue to highlight failures in response capability due to staffing shortages, something only additional COVID resourcing will assist with. The Government cannot expect its Police to do more with less in the current environment. recent Executive elections, it was terrific to see Senior Aboriginal Community Police Officer (ACPO) Lisa Burkenhagen and Senior Auxiliary Sue Seears elected to the NTPA Executive.

With all ranks now represented at the NTPA Executive level, we look forward to continuing to represent the best interests of members in the challenging policing environment we all face today. Stay safe,

Paul McCue

President