myAIPM"Whilst the promotion system may have been an appropriate response to the needs of the NSW Police Force at the time, there is now an almost universal dissatisfaction with the existing promotions system among NSW police officers. There is a general view that the promotions system as it currently operates does not always ensure that the best candidate is promoted, a flaw which can impact on a teams’ and the organisations’ overall capability. Among the key concerns presented to this Review include: the rigidity of the system, onerous preparation expectations, long lead time from beginning the promotion to attaining a role, the perceived limited opportunities for police to demonstrate their practical abilities and potential, the impact of caring responsibilities and the impact of ‘cliques’/’in-group’/’in-crowds’ within the NSW Police Force. Linked to these issues, police officers also believe that there is insufficient focus on leadership development within the NSW Police Force, and are frustrated that such development is not embedded over the life cycle of an officer’s career. "
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