Union calls for overhaul of NSW police training model at conference in Wollongong

Natalie Croxon
Updated May 24 2022 - 3:38pm, first published 3:30pm
PROBLEM: Police Association of NSW president Kevin Morton says training costs discourage people from joining the force. Picture: Adam McLean
PROBLEM: Police Association of NSW president Kevin Morton says training costs discourage people from joining the force. Picture: Adam McLean

Fewer people are signing up to become police officers due to the "prohibitive" cost of training, the police union says, calling for an overhaul of the system in Wollongong this week.

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Natalie Croxon

Natalie Croxon

Journalist

Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.

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