Annual Report 2009-2010
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2009-10 NSW Police Force Annual Report (PDF, 8.9MB)
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2009-10 Commissioner's Foreword
2009-10 was a significant year of achievement for the NSW Police Force with crime in all major categories either falling or remaining stable. These results owe much to the efforts of all 19,516 of our staff. It was a year in which we continued to build our capacity to respond to crime by investing in our people and in technology to meet current and future challenges. We did so responsibly under tight financial constraints, maintaining a high visibility presence on the streets and building on the customer service initiatives introduced over recent years. |
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We invested considerable resources in reducing alcohol related crime. As well as providing assistance with liquor licensing legislation, security legislation and the management of licensed premises, the Alcohol & Licensing Enforcement Command (ALEC) provided regular support to local area commands (LACs) across the state to address alcohol related crime and antisocial behaviour, particularly at major events. |
The NSW Police Force is one of the largest police organisations in the English speaking world. Known as the Night Watch, it began as the first civilian police force in Australia, formed by Governor Arthur Phillip in 1789 to guard Sydney Town. In 1862 all Watch Teams were combined under the Police Regulation Act 1862 to form the NSW Police Force. That Act was later replaced by the Police Regulation Act 1899. In June 1987, the NSW Police Force (which had carriage of operations) and the NSW Police Department (which had carriage of policy and administration) were amalgamated. Today the NSW Police Force has 19,516 employees: 15,633 police officers and 3,883 civilian staff. We operate under the Police Act 1990 and the Police Regulations 2008. |
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In this section we discuss our governance structure; our organisational chart; our Multicultural Policies & Services Program; our Ethnic Affairs Agreement; our commitment to people with disabilities; how we’re keeping up with the digital age; how we process criminal records and fingerprint inquiries; how we’re collaborating with the community and our partners; how we’re reducing our impact on the environment; how we improved pay and conditions for our staff; some of our workplace equity achievements; our new Aboriginal Employment Strategy and our Corporate Plan 2008-12. |
In this section we discuss how we’re reducing rates of crime, particularly violent crime; how we’re reducing levels of antisocial behaviour and community’s perception and fear of crime; how we’re focussed on increasing community confidence in police; how we’re focussed on enhancing capabilities and providing a safe and supportive work environment; and how we’re improving our organisational capability to deliver our services. |
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This section includes our financial summary; the independent auditor’s report; audited financial statements; our financial position as at 30 June 2010; statement of changes in equity and cash flows for the year; summary of compliance with financial directives; and financial notes. |
This section includes information about our staff; freedom of information; injuries and workers compensation claims; staff drug and alcohol testing; the Privacy Act; complaints; assumed identities; our response times; legislative changes; significant judicial decisions; internal audit and risk management; our senior executive service; research and development; overseas travel; consultants; asset purchase and protection; annual report production costs; creditors payments and credit cards; matters arising from the 2009-10 audit; insurance activities; property disposals; and major works in progress. |
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Year in review
Section One: Who we are
Section Two: Managing our organisation
Section Three: How we performed
Section Four: Financial statements
Section Five: Appendices
