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How is a Local Area Command (LAC) structured?

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Local Area Commands are the geographical areas which make up the five policing regions.

NSW has 80 LAC's, each consisting of one or more Police Stations. The roles the officers at each station are structured to ensure the highest possible standard of service is provided.

Who's in your LAC?

Commander
Rank: Superintendent.

The Commander manages the LAC, providing leadership and motivation. They also ensure staff have adequate supervision, training and career development opportunities and encourage community and staff participation in local initiatives.

Manager
Public Servant

The Command Manager is responsible for administration and support functions, including financial, human and other resource management.

Duty Officer

The Duty Officer coordinates and supervises operational activities during their shift. They delegate tasks and control major incidents, performing both mobile and station duties.

Crime Manager

The Crime Manager directs and coordinates all major investigations. They supervise the interviewing and charging of offenders and the preparation of evidence for court.

Investigator
Rank: Constable to Sergeant (Detective)

These officers leads investigations into serious criminal activities and identify "problem areas".

Shift Supervisor
Rank: Sergeant

Shift Supervisors work closely with the Duty Officer to assess shift requirements. They also allocate tasks to officers and monitor their work load and safety.

Custody Manager
Rank: Senior Constable to Sergeant

The Custody Manager is responsible for monitoring the well being of anyone being interviewed and those people in the police station prior to charging.

Station Officer
Rank: Constable to Senior Constable

Station Officers oversee the Custody Officers to ensure the safety, welfare and security of prisoners in police custody. They organise the charging and transfer of prisoners to other locations and handle general inquiries.

Custody Officer
Rank: Constable to Senior Constable

These officers are responsible for the safety and well being of all prisoners within the cell complex of the Police Station.

Beat Supervisor

An LAC's boundaries are broken down into 'beat areas'. The beat Supervisor coaches officers to solve problems within their beats and ensures they keep the community informed of police initiatives in their area.

Beat Constable

A beat Constable patrols "beat areas" his or her area and works with the public to reduce street crime and criminal activity. They identify offenders and problem areas and give information to the Intelligence Officer.

Highway Patrol Supervisor
Rank: Senior Constable to Sergeant

The Highway Patrol Supervisor attends major traffic incidents and supervises road safety activities such as patrolling clearways, radar speed operations, random breath testing and VIP escorts. This officer develops plans to maintain free flow of traffic within the LAC.

Highway Patrol Constable
Rank: Constable to Senior Constable

HWP Officers are responsible for road safety by assisting the free and safe movement of people and traffic. They also provide support in emergency and special situations to General Duty Police.

Supervisor Traffic Services
Rank: Senior Constable/Sergeant

This officer is responsible for all motor traffic accident records and participates in traffic management committees within the community. They are also responsible for road safety and identifying and monitoring problem areas.

General Duties Constable
Rank: Constable to Senior Constable

This officer responds to incidents in your area such as; road accidents, break and enters, domestic violence, noise complaints, lost children and criminal activities.

Sector Supervisor
Rank: Constable to Sergeant

The Sector Supervisor is in charge of a specific area of the LAC. Duties include supervising staff, coordinating police activities and maintaining close contact with the community.

Education and Development Officer
Rank: Constable to Sergeant

This officer liaises with the Local Area Commander and Police Academy staff as the coordinator of training and development programs. They provide guidance, encouragement and assistance to police in their studies.

Intelligence Officer
Rank: Constable to Senior Constable

This officer collates information and monitors crime trends. The intelligence gathered helps police target problem areas.
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