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Jacob Shteyman

'Landmark' $100m deal for NSW police

The NSW police funding deal includes $27m to attract more officers and retain existing ones. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

NSW police officers are getting a 3.5 per pay rise and better access to health support services as part of a $100 million effort to boost recruitment and retention.

Police Minister Paul Toole says $79m will go towards a new mental and physical health program as a result of the "landmark agreement" between the government and the police union to provide better care for officers throughout their careers.

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