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NSW Police Force Cultural Review Survey
Research areas
Equity +
Justice
Workforce +
Economy
Project status
Kristen Hilton and Co (KH&Co) is conducting an Independent Cultural Review into New South Wales Police Force (the Review). The Review is a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing and improving the workplace culture within the NSW Police Force (NSWPF). The Review is looking at a wide range of behaviours and experiences that shape workplace culture at NSWPF, and the impacts it has on employees.
As part of the Review, the Social Research Centre (SRC) has been commissioned to conduct a workforce survey of the NSW Police Force. This survey will ask current NSWPF staff and former employees who have left NSWPF in the last five years (from 2020 to 2025) about their experiences of working at NSWPF, including what they most value about working at NSWPF and what they find challenging.
Partner
This research is being conducted for the NSW Police Force by KH&Co, who have commissioned the Social Research Centre to manage the survey component of the review.
Aims + Outcomes
The Review aims to provide recommendations for creating a more respectful and supportive work environment within the NSWPF. This initiative is part of a broader effort to foster positive workplace cultures across various public service sectors in NSW, ensuring that all employees feel valued and supported in their roles.
Methods
As part of the Review, the SRC is managing the data collection for a workforce survey of current and former NSW Police staff, which will be open from 11 August 2025 – 05 September 2025. The SRC is also managing the submission of written responses to key questions, which are able to be submitted via the Independent Cultural Review into New South Wales Police Force website, https://www.nswpolicereview.com.au/.
Insights
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1 in 10
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Impact
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Reports
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Full Analysis Report
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Full Analysis Report
Exposure and the impact on attitudes of the 2019-20 Australian Bushfires
Full Analysis Report
Exposure and the impact on attitudes of the 2019-20 Australian Bushfires
Full Analysis Report
Exposure and the impact on attitudes of the 2019-20 Australian Bushfires
Have you been contacted to participate?
Who participates?
Current employees of NSWPF, or former employees that left NSWPF in the last five years from 2020 to 2025.
What are the benefits?
The key benefit is that current and former NSWPF staff can share their experiences in a safe and confidential manner and know that their story is contributing to a process aimed at making a difference to NSWPF culture.
The Review’s report and recommendations aim to improve the everyday experience for those working in NSWPF and in turn, the broader community that it serves.
How does it work?
Survey
Current NSWPF employees will be sent a link via email to complete a voluntary online survey (which will require around 30 minutes to complete). Former NSWPF employees who exited the organisation within the last five years from 2020-2025 will be able to access the survey via the Review website. The survey contains questions to allow us to collect de-identified demographic data, as well as to gain an understanding of employees experiences of culture at NSWPF.
The online survey must be completed in one sitting, and will be open from 11 August 2025 to 05 September 2025.
Written submissions
You can make a written submission to the Review by using an online webform managed by the Social Research Centre. The written submission is accessed via a link on the Review website.
All written submissions must be received by close of business on 30 September 2025.
Resources
You can access the participant information sheet for the Review here.
How do we ensure privacy is protected?
The Social Research Centre complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Privacy (Market and Social Research) Code 2021; and takes reasonable steps to protect any personal information from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, or loss.
The Social Research Centre’s privacy policy provides instructions for access to and correcting personal information or making queries about privacy and personal information provided and is available at https://srcentre.com.au/privacy-policy/.
Further details about how your privacy will be protected in this research can be found in our collection statement here.
Get in touch
The Social Research Centre
1800 023 040
nswpolicesurvey@srcentre.com.au
FAQs
How will the information be used?
Information provided will be considered by the Review team in order to make recommendations and inform the findings of the Review. All participant contributions will be kept confidential, and only de-identified information will be used in the report. The report will not identify anyone who participates in an interview, web submission, focus group or the survey.
We may include de-identified stories or quotes in the Review report. By consenting to participating, you are consenting to the use of de-identified stories or quotes that are presented in the final report. If you are concerned about this, please talk to a member of the Review team.
How do I participate in the surveys?
Invitations to the online workforce survey will be sent by email, from nswpolicesurvey@srcentre.com.au.
The survey can be completed online using any device with a web browser (desktop, phone, tablet, etc).
If you would like to complete online but don’t have your survey link, please contact our helpdesk for assistance on 1800 023 040 (a free call) or email nswpolicesurvey@srcentre.com.au.
How did you get my contact information?
NSWPF has provided the SRC with an email distribution link, which includes all current NSWPF staff. Individual emails are not visible within the email distribution list, so the SRC cannot see your email address.
How long will the survey take?
The workforce survey takes around 30 minutes to complete.
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