The police union says senior police officers' apparent lack of confidence in incoming cops will provide an opportunity for development. 

Senior officers have criticised the quality of new officers in a police college survey.

More than half believe new staff were 'barely' or 'not at all' well equipped with procedures around making an arrest.

Police Association President Chris Cahill says it demonstrates where effort is needed.

"We've always said over the years that the group after us aren't as good as we were and there's an element of that in there, but it certainly gives a steer where they need to put more resources in

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The police union says senior police officers' apparent lack of confidence in incoming cops will provide an opportunity for development.&nbsp;
Senior officers have criticised the quality of new officers in a police college survey.
More than half believe new staff were 'barely' or 'not at all' well equipped with procedures around making an arrest.
Police Association President Chris Cahill says it demonstrates where effort is needed.
"We've always said over the years that the group after us aren't as good as we were and there's an element of that in there, but it certainly gives a steer where they need to put more resources in
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Chris Cahill: Police Association President on the report showing gaps in new recruits’ skills

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