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03.02.2022 From today's Mercury... New pay deal so cops can catch up DAVID KILLICK... TASMANIA’S police officers will receive a 5.3 per cent pay increase over the next 18 months after signing a new deal with the government to compensate for a pay pause when the Liberals first came to power. Police agreed to a pay pause in 2014-15 to save jobs, but have received 2 per cent rises every year since 2016. Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management Jacquie Petrusma said the new pay rise would be delivered in stages and would compensate for the 2014 deal. The wage increase includes recognition of the fact that Tasmanian police officers were the only public sector employees who undertook a pay pause during 2014 and delivers on the government’s commitment to resolve the issue of the pay pause once and for all with a 2 per cent wage increase fully backdated to 1 December 2020 in recognition of the pay pause,’’ she said. The agreement also includes a 2.3 per cent increase to be backdated to 1 July 2021 and there will be a 1 per cent wage increase from 1 December 2021 to align future wage rises to a 1 December cycle each year, with the next wage rise now not due to be paid until 1 December 2022. This agreement is in recognition of the hard work and service that our police officers provide to the Tasmanian community, which has particularly been the case over the last 18 months as we have continued to deal with the impacts of Covid-19. Police Association president Colin Riley said the new EBA addressed the need to rectify the pay freeze. We accepted the pay freeze to save jobs and to make our members safer. It was not an easy decision, but at the time it was the principled thing to do, Mr Riley said. The association and our members appreciate the efforts of Premier Peter Gutwein and Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Jacquie Petrusma to finally and positively bring this to a conclusion. A great deal is expected from police regarding the Covid-19 emergency response and maintenance of public order.
23.01.2022 https://www.examiner.com.au//police-union-wins-court-cas/
23.01.2022 In the week leading up to Anzac Day where we honour the sacrifices of our defence forces, our brothers and sisters in Victoria Police are coming to terms with the sudden and tragic loss of four colleagues in what can only be described as horrific circumstances. Police Officers who were simply doing their job, a vehicle intercept. An intercept that ended with their tragic loss of life from an activity that occurs constantly in policing. For our colleagues in Victoria we can o...nly imagine the significant devastation and sense of loss you are suffering. To the families of our fallen colleagues, we share your grief and profound sense of emptiness. We stand with you, to support you all through this tragedy. To our members and the community you protect, this incident demonstrates the fragility of life for all emergency service workers. These four police officers, all at different stages of their careers, went to work but didnt return home to their families. This incident brings into focus that near miss you may have had, worse, that time you were injured or memories of a friend or colleague who never made it home. In these current times of social isolation normal coping strategies and supports may not be there. Please look out for each other. Stay safe and remember your most important job is to go home at the end of your shift. See more
23.01.2022 Today we say goodbye to Cookie. That one in a million personality, unique in every way. The one person whom everyone liked and respected. Rest easy old boy, you may be gone but we will never forget who you were or what you stood for.
20.01.2022 Talking Point - Today's Mercury 23/12/20 AS Christmas and New Year near, it can be easy to forget all the hard work and challenges we have faced throughout the year. COVID-19 has been the biggest challenge the world has seen this year, if not the biggest since World War II or the global pandemic of 1918....Continue reading
19.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//a-night-with-victoria-pol/11682682
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19.01.2022 Farewell to our friend and colleague David Askew. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten
18.01.2022 Talking Point: Tasmanian police want testing as they battle to stay safe in new roles: POLICE officers, like the entire community, are adapting to the new normal as we face the Corona virus / COVID-19 pandemic and its community safety challenge. Our 24-hour operations are evolving and are contributing to the prevention and containment of COVID-19. Tasmania Police, the members of the Police Association of Tasmania, are the instrument of government in this new normal, with task...Continue reading
18.01.2022 A personal thank you for all the support since Rob Cooke's passing... As Rob’s sister I would like to express my sincere and heartfelt thanks on behalf of myself and our family. The outpouring of support through personal messages, phone calls, tributes and social media posts and comments has been truly humbling. We cannot express enough how overwhelmed with gratitude we are and we want you all to know how your support has provided such comfort for not only myself but the en...tire Cooke family. This has been an incredibly difficult time for us, yet the support we have received cannot be overstated. On behalf of our entire family I wish to thank you all for your comforting words, sentiments and offers of support. Michelle
16.01.2022 Talking Point: Police have a Christmas wish for Tasmanians and themselves COLIN RILEY: Play it safe and think about what first responders are dealing with over the festive season. MERRY Christmas from the Police Association of Tasmania and I mean that sincerely. I hope all Tasmanians get to spend time with their families and friends over the Christmas-New Year period and most importantly stay safe....Continue reading
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15.01.2022 https://www.theadvocate.com.au//police-union-upset-at-cri/
15.01.2022 It is with a sincere feeling of sadness that we acknowledge the pain and suffering our New Zealand colleagues are experiencing after today's tragic events. We hope our colleagues find comfort in knowing that the thin blue line across the ditch stands with you. You are not alone.
14.01.2022 It is with great sadness that we report the death of a member of the Police Association of New South Wales. The Sergeant was from the Eastern Beaches Command but working on the COVID-19 task force. He passed away this morning. He was 39 years old. The member leaves behind a partner (who is also a member) and two young children.... Support is being provided to the family, friends and colleagues Vale Sergeant. End of watch.
14.01.2022 Today’s Mercury crime doesn't drop off as quarantine jobs overload police writes Colin Riley. COVID-19 tasks have added a whole police station’s worth of work, THE core business of Tasmania Police is to provide for a safe community....Continue reading
13.01.2022 https://www.themercury.com.au//police-association/5491238/
13.01.2022 Tasmanian police officer who shot knife-wielding man acted in exemplary manner, inquest finds The police shooting of a man displaying "irrational, intimidatory,... violent and suicidal behaviour" was tragic but officers acted in an "exemplary" manner, a coroner inquest has found. Robert McInerney, 48, lunged at police with a knife on the night of 24 May 2016, outside his Burnie apartment, in the state's north-west. Senior Constable William Flynn, a police negotiator with almost two decades of experience, then shot Mr McInerney four times, causing wounds which proved fatal.
11.01.2022 The way of life we are used to has changed. We are learning new terms; social distancing, self isolation and flattening the curve. Events are being cancelled. Flights are grounded and borders are closing. Please remember - police and other emergency services are still at work.... Unfortunately, crime and emergencies dont stop during an international pandemic crisis. Our members still have to maintain law and order. This means arresting offenders. Our members are still responding to emergencies; car crashes, disturbances and stopping criminals who dont care for you or our community. Our members wont turn their back on you even if you have a cold, cough or fever. Along with our amazing health workers and other first responders our members are among those at the highest risk, yet they arent stepping back. Our members are proud to be police officers and do the job they do for the community, despite the risk to their own safety. We are proud to be police. You can count on us. Please help us to keep the community safe.
11.01.2022 https://www.theadvocate.com.au//staffing-boost-for-24-ho/
11.01.2022 The Police Association of Tasmania would like to express our sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of Smithton man Mr Charles Zerafa, who passed away this week. The heroic actions of Charlie have never been forgotten by our members. Charlie fearlessly and without concern for his own safety went to the aid of one of our members on the Midland Highway Brighton in 2006 after he was shot multiple times and left on the road way. Thank you Charlie. May you rest in peace and may your family and loved ones know you will always be remembered by our blue family for your heroic and selfless actions.
09.01.2022 Body-worn cameras welcome but increasing officers workload, police union says The rollout of body-worn cameras for frontline police is not necessarily the panacea for violent incidents against police, after the assault of a policeman raised anger among the force. CAMERON WHITELEY, Mercury Subscriber only |...Continue reading
08.01.2022 Police Association of Tasmania calls for priority COVID-19 testing of police officers The state's Police Association is calling for priority COVID-19 testing of police officers after 11 staff were forced into quarantine this week. Police Association of Tasmania president Colin Riley said police officers were critical in the frontline response, prevention and containment of COVID-19.... "If government wants a task done they come to police. Whether it's checking on people in quarantine, stopping people getting off cruise ships or dealing with people in public places that are behaving badly and potentially have COVID-19," Mr Riley said. Mr Riley said to have 11 staff forced into quarantine was significant, with five officers self-isolating as the result of an incident which occurred on Thursday night. "We had a driver who was pulled over for an oral fluid test. He then took off and tried to escape and had to be arrested. Five officers had to get their hands on him," Mr Riley said. "When we took him to the hospital to get blood taken to see if there was drugs in his system, he presented with having signs of COVID-19 and he indicated he thought he had COVID-19. "What that means is he has to be tested and we had to put five officers into quarantine." Mr Riley said police officers should be tested and cleared as early as possible to get them back on the street. "We can't afford to have them sitting for 14 days," he said. "Police could be the vehicle for spreading [COVID-19] unless we are very careful about our quarantining, personal protective equipment and testing. "We mustn't forget that our police officers look after elderly people and children with immunity [issues]." Mr Riley said police had adequate personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves for now. "But this is going to be a long haul and we need enough to last this incident out," he said. Health Minister Sarah Courtney said all testing being done in Tasmania was in line with clinical guidelines and advice. "If that advice comes that it's appropriate for certain cohorts in our community [to be tested] then we will act swiftly on that," Ms Courtney said.
08.01.2022 MORE than 100 Tasmanian police officers are currently on active workers compensation claims, with their union worried about the toll of frontline assaults and mental health battles among the force. Police Association of Tasmania president, Inspector Colin Riley, said on average four police officers in Tasmania were assaulted while on the beat each week. Of those on workers compensation, 62 were for physical injuries and the remainder were for mental health reasons....Continue reading
08.01.2022 https://www.examiner.com.au//police-chauffeuring-prisone/
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08.01.2022 From today's Mercury POLICE Legacy Tasmania chair Rob Cooke has been described as a larger than life individual and a selfless legend who was admired by many. The death of the country sergeant last week has been met with shock from community members who knew him....Continue reading
08.01.2022 Security to be upgraded at magistrate's courts after police union campaign Sue Bailey ...Continue reading
07.01.2022 Our resident cartoonists take on what working from home looks like for our members......
06.01.2022 https://www.themercury.com.au//b1cdae4602289fec2d2d40a2638
06.01.2022 The Police Association of Tasmania explained to Brian exactly what happened and how the team is coping.
05.01.2022 SCALES OF JUSTICE Police officer left shaken after latest violent incident against frontline workers The police union has hit out at a shocking incident in which an officer was allegedly reversed into twice after he pulled over a motorist. CAMERON WHITELEY, Mercury Subscriber only...Continue reading
05.01.2022 https://www.vision6.com.au//DaGDh4jmd7_lxTfYvwRpbmI9d2GnaG
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04.01.2022 With the deepest respect for our interstate colleagues and your families
04.01.2022 Today's Examiner - by Melissa Mobbs WorkSafe Tasmania raises new safety concerns for magistrate's courts Safety risks remain at 10 magistrates courts...Continue reading
04.01.2022 Tasmania Police ordered to comply with vehicle safety rules Tasmania Police has been ordered by a Hobart court to follow workplace safety rules over the acquisition of vehicles used by officers in country areas. AMBER WILSON, Mercury Subscriber only |... December 22, 2019 7:38pm Tasmania Police has been ordered to comply with workplace safety laws over its fleet acquisition for country areas. Picture: MATT THOMPSON Tasmania Police has been ordered to comply with workplace safety laws over its fleet acquisition for country areas. Picture: MATT THOMPSON TASMANIA Police has been slapped with court orders stipulating the force must follow workplace safety laws when acquiring cars for its 530-strong fleet. Magistrate Reg Marron last week said Tasmania Police had failed to meet its duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace regarding some vehicles used by officers in rural areas deemed unsuitable for country police work. POLICE IN MARKET FOR CARS IN FAST LANE The Police Association of Tasmania issued the force with a provisional infringement notice in 2017 after it found some cars were too small for the officers using them, didnt have animal protection bars, had unsuitable tyres or were inappropriate for night driving. However that infringement notice was overruled by WorkSafe Tasmania, so the police union appealed to the Hobart Magistrates Court. Mr Marron upheld the unions concerns, and also ordered Tasmania Police to do risk assessments before purchasing, selecting and allocating cars and also to consult workers during the process. Police Association of Tasmania president Colin Riley said the decision had wider implications as well as it meant the force must undertake risk assessments and consult with police officers before acquiring other types of equipment and technology.
03.01.2022 Talking Point from today's Mercury: Armchair warriors take note https://www.themercury.com.au//b53cf752ed1ca1503689759a296 Policing is difficult and nothing like the movies, writes ANDREW BENNETT....Continue reading
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