> Northern Territory Police Association president Nathan Finn said it was “extremely concerning” vehicles were being “weaponised” against police.
> “[These events] are becoming all too common for our members,” he said.
> “Over the previous 12-month period, we have seen a 45 per cent increase in assaults against our members. This is a significant and disturbing statistic.”
> He urged the new Country Liberal Party government to take a more “tough on crime” approach, including stricter mandatory sentencing.
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But you can’t put criminals In prison, it increases the chances they will reoffend, it’s better to release them on bail again /s.
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Jesus.
I don’t think I can imagine a worse job than being a copper in Alice.
Maybe managing the Macca’s nearest to Clive Palmer’s place.
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> Northern Territory Police Association president Nathan Finn said it was “extremely concerning” vehicles were being “weaponised” against police.
> “[These events] are becoming all too common for our members,” he said.
> “Over the previous 12-month period, we have seen a 45 per cent increase in assaults against our members. This is a significant and disturbing statistic.”
> He urged the new Country Liberal Party government to take a more “tough on crime” approach, including stricter mandatory sentencing.
But you can’t put criminals In prison, it increases the chances they will reoffend, it’s better to release them on bail again /s.
Jesus.
I don’t think I can imagine a worse job than being a copper in Alice.
Maybe managing the Macca’s nearest to Clive Palmer’s place.