Northern Territory Police Association

29/09/2026

National Police Remembrance Day | Canberra

NTPA President Nathan Finn joined police from across Australia in Canberra today for the National Police Remembrance Day service at the National Police Memorial.

Nathan attended the service alongside NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole. He laid a wreath on behalf of the NTPA and our members, paying tribute to police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

This year’s service also marked 20 years since the dedication of the National Police Memorial.

We will remember.

28/09/2026

Today, on National Police Remembrance Day, police across the Territory and around Australia will come together to remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Behind every name is a person, a family, friends and colleagues, and a life that will never be defined by a name on an honour roll.

We remember their service, their sacrifice and the contribution they made to the communities they served.

We stand with the families, friends and colleagues who carry their loss and keep their memory alive.

We remember them, and we honour them.

25/09/2026

We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the NSW Police officer who tragically lost her life while on duty overnight.

Our thoughts are also with the officer injured in the crash, and with our colleagues across the NSW policing community during this incredibly difficult time.

NTPA President Nathan Finn has reached out to the Police Association of NSW to offer the support of our Association and members.

To our colleagues at PANSW and their members across New South Wales, our thoughts are with you. 💙

Police across NSW are shocked by the sudden death of one of our members in a motor vehicle crash overnight. We are also concerned for another member who was injured in the same crash and is in hospital.

Police Association of NSW (PANSW) field organisers have been at the scene, the police station and the hospital since shortly after the crash. They are supporting members and families and helping coordinate welfare services.

03/09/2026

WALL TO WALL – RIDE FOR REMEMBRANCE 2026

NTPA President Nathan Finn was at the Darwin Police Memorial this morning to see off the Territory riders beginning their journey to Canberra for the 2026 Wall to Wall – Ride for Remembrance.

The annual ride brings police and supporters from across Australia together to honour fallen police officers, while raising funds for Police Legacy organisations across the country.

This year’s Territory contingent includes serving and former members, with NT Police motorcycles also joining the journey.

Before departing, the Commissioner’s Baton was presented to Constable First Class Darlene Streeter, who has the honour of carrying it from the Territory to the National Police Memorial in Canberra.

The riders will travel thousands of kilometres before joining contingents from across Australia for the Wall to Wall ceremony on 12 September.

The NTPA wishes all of our Territory riders a safe journey and is proud to support those riding in remembrance of colleagues who have lost their lives in the line of duty, and the families they leave behind.

More about the event: walltowallride.com

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01/09/2026

🔵 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE 🔵

The Northern Territory Police Association recently held its 2026 Annual Conference in Darwin, bringing delegates from across the Territory together to discuss the key issues affecting our members.

In his Opening Address, NTPA President Nathan Finn spoke about the need for stability, accountability and trust within the Police Force, while making clear the NTPA would continue to strongly advocate for its members.

“Our members have had enough of prolonged acting arrangements. They want leaders who can take ownership of their roles, make decisions with confidence and be accountable to them.”

“The NTPA’s position is clear. We will work constructively with the Commissioner and the Police Force Executive whenever that work advances the interests, safety and protection of our members. Equally, where decisions fall short, we will say so. We will ask the difficult questions, we will challenge where necessary, and we will do so without apology.”

“Our message for 2026 is clear: progress will not be measured by announcements, promises or organisational charts. It will be measured by what our members experience on the ground – safer workplaces, stronger staffing, fair conditions, genuine consultation, accountable leadership and support when it is needed.”

Read the President’s Opening Address here: https://www.ntpa.com.au/knowledgebase/article/KA-01233/

Key areas of focus for Conference included leadership and accountability, genuine consultation, retention and the value of experience, workforce reform, continued pressures on frontline policing, watch houses and custody, remote policing, and member health and wellbeing.

Dr Jacqueline Drew presented on Cop Care – an independent, confidential and police-specific wellbeing model supporting serving and former police officers. Her presentation generated significant discussion about the importance of dedicated, trusted support for police and the potential for a model such as Cop Care in the Northern Territory.

Conference also provided an opportunity to recognise the outstanding service and contribution of our 2026 NTPA award and Life Membership recipients:

• Mark Piper – NTPA Branch Service Award
• Pat King – Deutrom Meritorious Service Award
• Lisa Burkenhagen – NTPA Life Membership

Thank you to our guest speakers Chief Minister and Minister for Police Lia Finocchiaro MLA, Acting Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Police Ed Smelt for Nightcliff MLA and Commissioner of Police Martin Dole APM, who each addressed Conference.

We also welcomed Garda Representative Association President Niall Hodgins, who joined us from Ireland, along with Presidents and representatives of Police Associations and Unions from across Australia and New Zealand.

A special thank you to BankVic, our 2026 Annual Conference Sponsor, for their support of this year’s Conference.

A big thank you also for the ongoing support from our corporate partners Police Health, Fleet Network, Australian Financial Advisers -Darwin, Smith Real Estate NT, Basso Newman Chartered Accountants and Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers.

15/08/2026

The NTPA proudly congratulates our newest recruits on being sworn in to commence their careers.

The Northern Territory Police Association was proud to attend Friday’s swearing-in ceremony for Auxiliary Transition to Constable Squad 2, Recruit Constable Squad 164, Accelerated Recruit Program Squad 6 and Recruit Police Public Safety Officer Squad 3.

President Nathan Finn was honoured to witness these 92 recruits take their oath, committing to serving and protecting the people of the NT.

We also extend our thanks to our NTPA team for attending the induction sessions, ensuring all recruits understand the support available to them as they undertake their training and progress through their policing careers.

We congratulate each and every one of you and welcome our newest recruits to the NT Police family, while also congratulating those continuing their journey with NT Police as they transition into the role of Constable. We wish all 92 recruits the very best throughout their training.

Stay safe, and know that the NTPA is here to support you throughout your career.

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03/08/2026

Today marks, marks 27 years since the tragic loss of Brevet Sergeant Glen ‘Huey’ Huitson, who was killed in the line of duty in 1999 while stationed in Adelaide River.

We pause today to remember Glen, a devoted husband, loving father, loyal friend, and dedicated police officer.

Twenty-seven years later, Glen’s legacy remains strong, his name and his contribution to policing in the Northern Territory remain firmly held within our Association and the wider police family.

We continue to honour his memory with the deepest respect and enduring gratitude.

Gone but never forgotten. 💙

12/07/2026

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02/07/2026

Congratulations to Ben Parfitt on receiving the Chief Minister's Territory Medal in recognition of his courageous actions in rescuing a family and their dog from rising floodwaters.

Ben's bravery is a powerful reminder of what it means to be a Northern Territory Police Officer, putting your own safety on the line to protect and serve the community when it matters most.

At the Northern Territory Police Association, we are incredibly proud of Ben and of every one of our members who step forward each day with the same commitment, courage, and dedication to keeping Territorians safe.

Congratulations Ben, on this well-deserved recognition.

16/06/2026

Today, on National Police Legacy Day, we recognise the invaluable contribution of Police Legacy organisations and the profound difference they make in the lives of police families across Australia.

Police Legacy provides ongoing support to the loved ones of officers who have passed away, ensuring they never face the challenges of loss alone. Through counselling, educational assistance, welfare programs, financial support, and opportunities for connection, these organisations help families rebuild, grow, and thrive while honouring the memory of those they have lost.

National Police Legacy Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the compassion, dedication, and commitment of the many people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our policing family.

We extend our sincere thanks to Police Legacy organisations across the country for the care they provide and for standing beside police families when they need it most.

A special thank you to NT Police Legacy Inc for the outstanding support, compassion, and care it provides to police families throughout the Territory. Through its unwavering commitment, NT Police Legacy helps ensure that the families of our fallen colleagues remain connected, supported, and remembered. Your dedication makes a lasting difference, and your work continues to strengthen the policing family across the Northern Territory.

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Police Legacy Day Pins are available for purchase from the NTPA Office, Level 2, Suite 209, 12 Salonika Street, Parap. All proceeds support the important work of Police Legacy.