Since 2010, the association has campaigned for the roll-out of non-lethal electroshock weapons (specifically Tasers) to NSW Police officers.
Tasers have been described by Association President, Scott Weber, as, "an important and effective tool in protecting people and controlling violent and dangerous situations".
The NSW Opposition (specifically former Premier Nathan Rees) claimed the outcome was a, "backdoor deal done with the association which undermines the whole arrangement".
[4] As a result of these reforms medically unfit Officers are now discharged from service and receive five years of recurring payments at 75% of their salary.
Once the five years elapses, if the officer is still unable to obtain alternate employment, they are required to apply to Centrelink for disability payments if they still wish to receive an income.