The Police Association of New South Wales (PANSW) represents the professional and industrial interests of approximately 16,500 members, covering all ranks of sworn police officers in NSW. PANSW protects and ensures member wages, working conditions, and the occupational health and safety of police officers in New South Wales. PANSW is owned and controlled by its members and a registered trade union organisation pursuant to the Industrial Relations Act. PANSW is non-political, non-sectarian and affiliated with the Police Federation of Australia, Unions NSW and the Australian Council of Trade Unions. PANSW is based on fraternalism for, and on behalf of police officers and their families, in both trying and better times.
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The Minns Government has announced a $2.6 million police housing boost for Coonamble. PANSW welcomes this housing announcement and we look forward to working with the NSW Government in rolling out more police infrastructure like housing right across the state. This investment supports our ongoing recruitment and retention efforts within the NSW Police Force, helping keep the community safe. https://lnkd.in/gFje-V8r
This week, nearly 400 police recruits packed into the newly refurbished Commissioners Auditorium to learn from our field team about what a career in policing truly means, and how PANSW supports them every step of the way. This is not only a milestone in NSWPF recruitment, it’s also proof of what the Association has fought for: paid recruitment, better pay and conditions, creating a stronger future for policing. These recruits will hit the streets in December filling vacancies across every region.
From the dairy farm to the Mounties. Retired Inspector Don Eyb APM OAM was honoured at the NSW Mounted Police Unit training facility now bearing his name. A lifelong horseman, Don’s connection with the animals was clear, especially in this moment, as one horse leaned toward him with quiet recognition. Captured beautifully by our Comms Officer, Michael Rowland.
It was a busy week full of moments, but this is my quiet favourite. On friday a retired mountie was honoured by NSWPF naming a training arena after him - The Don Eyb Manége*. By all accounts a well deserved tip of the hat after 44 years service. Following a morning of fuss and ceremony, a young TV reporter organised him into a stable tableau so she could do a channel 7 news spot. The old Mountie was attentive, but his mind was in the fingertips of his unseen back hand. There the soul of the farm boy who rode his horse to primary school. * Manége is french for undercover riding school
Senior Sergeant Cath Urquhart APM officially retired today, with an impressive 44 years of dedicated service, making her the currently longest serving female officer and the 12th longest serving officer in the NSW Police Force. She is also the state's longest serving intelligence officer. Cath has been a PANSW Member since the beginning of her career, and went on to become a Branch Official. Today she was presented with her service watch on behalf of the membership at Parramatta Headquarters, and walked out for the final time through a guard of honour. Cath’s remarkable career began in an era when policing looked very different. One of only seven females graduating from a class of 138, her fondest memories date back to the 1980s, working two-up in the iconic F100 caged trucks. As she steps into retirement, she leaves behind a legacy of strength, trailblazing leadership, and unwavering devotion to the NSW Police Force. Her commitment and resilience have left a lasting impact not only on her colleagues and community, but also within the Association.
Today we acknowledge Sergeant Andrew New as he marched out today after 39 years of service. PANSW President Kevin Morton presented Sergeant New with his service watch to recognise his contribution to the NSW Police Force and as a long serving member of the PANSW. Sergeant New is known to many for his time as a Physical Training Instructor at the NSW Police Academy in the 1990s where his enjoyment of a long run was well known to new recruits. We wish Sergeant New all the best in his retirement.
PANSW is proudly supporting the 2025 Polar Plunge to help raise money for Special Olympics NSW. Join us on Sunday 3rd August at Merewether Ocean Baths where Assistant Commissioner David Waddell and Police Minister Yasmin Catley will be taking the plunge with more than 60 officers from the Northern Region. You can donate, or brave the cold and participate! Head to https://lnkd.in/gce9iv7S
Special offer for members! We've partnered with the Greater Western Sydney Giants (GWS) AFL team to offer PANSW members free tickets to the Super Helpful Game, Giants vs Cats on Saturday July 12. This game celebrates super helpful members of our community, especially first responders. To celebrate the Super Helpful Game, the Giants are offering up to four (4) free tickets to PANSW members. Get yours here: http://bit.ly/4nAASPe
PANSW SECURES PRISONER MANAGEMENT REFORM From today, NSW Police on rostered shifts will no longer transport or guard Court Bail Refused (CBR) prisoners who have been in the custody of Corrective Services NSW or accept inmates back into police custody to facilitate court appearances. NSWPF has firmly agreed with the Association that CBR prisoner management is not a policing function. Key changes: The Department of Community and Justice (DCJ) will commence the process to take over Prisoner Management fulltime over the next 12–18 months. In the transition period, police performing Correctives functions will only do so under overtime recall to duty provisions. Within the next two weeks CSNSW will take over Prisoner Management at the Fairfield Police Station where police currently manage CBR prisoners on court sitting days. PANSW is also pushing back on regional bail changes introduced without consultation that see increased overnight supervision of Police Bail Refused Prisoners. We’re ensuring our police force's time is spent protecting the community, not plugging gaps in Corrective Services functions. This is the start of seeing real change in the prisoner management change, a battle that police have been fighting for over 20 years. This is your Association in action.