The New South Wales Ministry for Police and Emergency Services, a department of the Government of New South Wales, has responsibility for the development and coordination of law enforcement and emergency management policy and advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. The Ministry is also responsible for the coordination of recovery functions including disaster welfare services.
The role of the Ministry also encompasses operational and planning issues which affect the economic, environmental and social wellbeing of the State, by providing the framework to prepare for and recover from disasters caused by natural means or a terrorist incident. It has a leading role in ensuring the delivery of appropriate policies and plans by other portfolio agencies to the people of NSW.
The Ministry's role is wide ranging, spanning policy development, ministerial support, operational coordination, crisis management, grants administration, delivery of training and control of several websites and public communications platforms.
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