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ICAC clears Michael Gunner of alleged political interference in charging of Zachary Rolfe

Michael Gunner has been cleared of alleged political interference over the decision to charge former Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe with the murder of Kumanjayi Walker.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

Chief Minister Natasha Fyles apologises to former NT police commissioner over settlement comments

Natasha Fyles issues an apology to outgoing Northern Territory police commissioner Jamie Chalker over public comments she made after his retirement.

ABC News · May 1, 2023

Zachary Rolfe dismissal 'a win' for Yuendumu community, 'disappointing' for police union

The family of Kumanjayi Walker, the man Zachary Rolfe fatally shot while on police duty in remote Central Australia, say they "feel a grave sense of relief" following Mr Rolfe's dismissal from the NT Police Force.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2023

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The NT government reportedly asked its police commissioner to resign. How did we get here?

The NT chief minister's refusal to clarify the status of NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker's position has only added to growing speculation he could be on his way out. Here's how it got to this point.

ABC News · Apr 4, 2023

NT chief minister refuses to clarify status of NT police commissioner's position, amid reports he has been asked to resign

The NT chief minister has today refused to clarify media reports that Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker has been asked to resign, stating several times that the commissioner is on leave.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

NT Police struggling with severe staffing shortage as officers await promised government funding

Changes to policing to curb a prolonged surge in violent crime are "unsustainable", the union says, amid reports of a chronic shortfall in officers.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

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

Amid a spike in crime in parts of the Northern Territory, nearly all respondents to a survey put out by the Northern Territory Police Association say they do not believe there are enough police to cover what is expected of them.

ABC News · Feb 24, 2023

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Statement released by Constable Zachary Rolfe says he will be 'medically retired' by NT Police, defends racist text messages

Constable Zachary Rolfe has released a lengthy public statement days before the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker resumes in Alice Springs.

ABC News · Feb 24, 2023

NT Police Association warns of excessive overtime, poor living standards in remote police stations

The NT Police Association says action is needed to address crumbling infrastructure and unfulfilled staffing promises after several serious incidents in remote communities.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

Tangentyere Council in Alice Springs blasts previous Northern Territory liquor bans as 'punitive'

Residents of Alice Springs’ town camps aren’t supportive of a return of blanket alcohol bans, a local Aboriginal council says, as a snap review ordered by the prime minister begins.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2023

Celtic fan police officer who suffered sectarian abuse at Hunterston awarded £44k

A POLICE officer has been awarded £44,000 after his Celtic mug was defaced with offensive graffiti about the Pope.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2022

Scots firearms cop wins £44k compensation after colleagues wrote 'f*** the Pope' slur on Celtic FC mug

Civil Nuclear Constabulary unit Sergeant Paul McCue now experiences panic attacks after being targeted by colleagues while based at the Hunterston B Power Station in North Ayrshire, an employment tribunal heard.

Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022

NT bans police use of spithoods on youths

Northern Territory police will longer be authorised to use spithoods on youths in police custody.

AAP · Oct 7, 2022

NT government ends use of spit hoods on children in police custody, years after youth detention royal commission ban

The Northern Territory government has announced an end to the use of spit hoods on young people in police custody, more than five years after they were banned from youth prisons.

ABC News · Oct 7, 2022

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ABC News · Oct 5, 2022

Number of patrons refused service at Alice Springs bottle shops quadruples

The NT police say there has been a significant increase in the number of patrons turned away from Alice Springs liquor stores, largely due to drunkenness, since alcohol bans were lifted.

ABC News · Aug 18, 2022

NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker says he will not resign, following damning union survey result

Speaking publicly for the first time since a majority of police union members said they had "no confidence" in his leadership, Commissioner Chalker confirms he will not resign.

ABC News · Aug 11, 2022

Majority of NT Police Association members have no confidence in Commissioner Jamie Chalker, according to survey

Almost 80 per cent of union members surveyed said they did not have confidence in the Northern Territory's police commissioner, with low morale, pay, and lack of resources among the key issues identified.

ABC News · Jun 23, 2022

NT Police Association to survey members on their confidence in NT Police Commissioner, Jamie Chalker

The Northern Territory police union plans to survey its members on whether officers "have confidence" in Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker, an internal email reveals.

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ABC News · May 5, 2022

Yuendumu elders call for change after record NT Police funding boost, as union welcomes spend

Elders in the remote community of Yuendumu want more funds directed into night patrols and community mediation, while the union says a record funding boost to NT Police will bring "respite" to overworked officers.

Glasgow Live · May 2, 2022

Firearm cop wins tribunal over sectarian abuse at nuclear power plant

Police Sergeant Paul McCue discovered an abusive slogan graffitied on the underside of his Celtic Football Club mug and was so upset he had to go home from work.

Wales Online · Apr 28, 2022

Catholic firearms officer wins compensation after FTP written on his mug

He was subjected to religious harassment while at work

ABC News · Apr 11, 2022

NT Police Association concerned about impending end to alcohol restrictions in remote communities

Alcohol bans in dozens of Aboriginal communities are due to end in July, but the Northern Territory Police Association is questioning the government's preparedness.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2022

NT Chief Minister Gunner says no political interference in Constable Zachary Rolfe's murder charge

In his first interview since the NT police officer was acquitted of murder, Michael Gunner has accused the police union of waging a deliberate campaign of misinformation about the decision to charge Zachary Rolfe four days after the shooting of Kumanjayi Walker.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2022

NT police association rejects calls for gun ban following Zachary Rolfe trial

Union president criticises rapid decision to charge officer after shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker, saying members have left the police force over it

ABC News · Mar 14, 2022

NT Police Association accuses government of 'political interference', calls for investigation into Zachary Rolfe's murder charge

The head of the NT's police union is calling for an independent investigation into the decision to charge Constable Zachary Rolfe with murder four days after the death of Warlpiri man Kumanjayi Walker.

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