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Adam Holmes

Tasmania Police Association concerned about force burn-out amid spiking overtime costs

Tasmania Police overtime expenses have blown out since the middle of 2022. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
  • In short: Tasmania Police safe staffing policy sees a surge in overtime hours, with concerns raised at recruiting shortfall and officer fatigue.
  • What's next? Police Association says the policy is working, but needs to be matched with adequate recruiting and forward planning.

Tasmania Police have paid more than $1.6 million in staff overtime costs in seven months, leading to concerns of potential burnout and fatigue among the force.

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