The NTPA have welcomed Jamie Chalker as the new Police Commissioner

The NT Police Association has backed the government’s decision to appoint Jamie Chalker as the new Police Commissioner

NT Police Association president Paul McCue has backed the decision to appoint Jamie Chalker as the new Police Commissioner. Photo: EMMA MURRAY

THE peak body representing police in the Territory has backed the Government’s decision to appoint Jamie Chalker as the new Police Commissioner.

NT Police Association president Paul McCue said it was encouraging to see a former cop with more than two decades of NT policing experience, including at numerous remote stations, elevated to the role.

“Policing in the Territory comes with unique challenges and opportunities, and our members are looking forward to seeing the reinstatement of Territory values to the NT Police Force,” Mr McCue said.

The association thanked Michael Murphy for his leadership as Acting Commissioner following the shock resignation of former NT Commissioner Reece Kershaw, who left to take up the role of Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police.

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“The NTPA looks forward to a constructive relationship with the new Commissioner and effective consultation in key areas including the safety and wellbeing of members, as well as recruitment and resourcing,” he said.

Mr Chalker returns to the force after leaving in 2016 to head up the Housing Department.

He will commence duty on November 11.