There are concerns a push to privatise POLAIR positions will put the community at risk.

The Public Service Association of NSW (PSA) disclosed the joint initiative by NSW Police Force and POLAIR chief pilot Salli-Ann Ward.

PSA members have been advised that six vacant positions will be outsourced and filled by contracted staff.

PSA General Secretary Stewart Little told Ray Hadley there are “grave concerns” for the decision.

“Privatising these positions, which would usually be held by fully trained and qualified special constables,”

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