Review provides road map to improving policing in the Territory

A major review into policing in the NT has been released by the NT Government to ensure better support and resourcing to frontline officers.

The review, led by Vince Kelly and involving extensive consultation, reflects the NT Government's commitment to providing more support and resources to NT Police.

The review shows:

• there needs to be major investments in the NT Police over the coming years and
• that the organisation structure needs to reform to deliver better results for serving officers.

The review provides a road map and clear directions about what needs to happen to get an improved and more responsive NT Police.

In response to the review, the NT Government has accepted:

• 15 of the 18 key recommendations in full and
• one in principle – designed to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and responsiveness of the NT Police.

Accepting these recommendations will come at significant cost and we will see unprecedented resources provided to the NT Police.

The NT Government does not accept the recommendation to:

• reduce Police Auxiliary (PALI) – coverage on bottle shops in the Territory and
• discontinue using private security services in relation to reduce anti-social behaviour.

The final recommendation that has been noted but not accepted by the government is in relation to using private companies to transport prisoners.

To view the report visit: https://cmc.nt.gov.au/nt-police-review