Yasmin Catley: NSW Police Minister says shortage calls for Kiwi officers to join ranks

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The New South Wales government feels no guilt for attempting to poach Kiwi police. The state is 1500 officers short, and it today announced it'll fast-track New Zealand officers as recruits. Training requirements will be shortened and Kiwis can keep their current rank - up to senior constable. Police Minister Yasmin Catley says it's just another measure to bolster numbers. "Queensland's been doing it, Victoria's been doing it - this has been going on for quite some time." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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