Delegates at the Office of the Sheriff met with management to discuss the concerns our members have around rural enforcement and the dangers posed by extremist anti-government groups that hold particular beliefs around enforcement agencies.

The PSA has written to the Attorney General to request an urgent review of equipment and that consideration be given to supplying sheriffs with satellite phones, tasers and firearms.

The union also pushed for more resources for intelligence gathering and access to intelligence and information databases such as Corrective Services Offender Integrated Management System, JusticeLink and NSW Police Force COPS for regular Sheriff’s Officers.

Discussions with management will continue.