NT Police Association survey finds 97 per cent of respondents believe police understaffed

The survey by the NT Police Association found 96.7 per cent of respondents did not feel supported by the territory government. (ABC News: Peter Garnish)

Northern Territory Police Minister Kate Worden says a survey showing nearly all respondents in the NT Police believe the force is understaffed is "disappointing", as the union calls for urgent investment in the next budget.

Approximately 74 per cent of the 1,632-strong Northern Territory Police workforce responded to the survey put out by the NT Police Association (NTPA).