Talks between the Fyles Government and the NT Police Association on a new pay deal appear to have broken down, as the union revealed the preliminary findings of its latest member survey that shows are large number of officers are contemplating leaving the NT, with the same number supporting strike action.

NTPA president Paul McCue issued an update to members on Tuesday in which he said that Public Employment Commissioner Vicki Telfer had “failed to provide a formal offer that we would consider suitable or appropriate in the current economic climate” to put to members for a vote after another last ditch Monday meeting.

Mr McCue also revealed the preliminary results of the latest member survey that was emailed to members last week, that found 84 per cent of the nearly 800 members who had taken part in the survey had considered an “exit strategy” from the NT Police force in the last six to 12 months.

The survey, which is still open until February 22, also found that 84 per cent supported a “work-to-rule approach” being taken to work and that 97 per cent of officers don’t believe there are enough officers in the NT to do the job expected of them.

The survey also found that 76 per cent had rated morale as low or very low and 96 per cent said they did not feel supported by the NT Government.

“The results are disastrous for [the] government,” Mr McCue said in the update.

“What is quite clear, is you have had enough. You clearly do not feel supported by the current government, you are completely overwhelmed and under-resourced, and you support work-to-rule [action].”

Mr McCue added that the union is preparing a “fact sheet” about industrial action.

“It is time to stand together and demand the pay rise you deserve,” he said.

“Most concerningly, at no stage has any proposal put forward around salary included consideration or reference to the significant issues you continue to face – on behalf of government – including escalating crime, increased alcohol abuse, critical understaffing, the more than 10 per cent attrition rate, or the exorbitant cost of living pressures.

“We will continue to fight for a fair deal for you all.”

The survey did not include any direct questions about the police leadership team and Commissioner Jamie Chalker. A survey last July revealed that 80 per cent of more than 100 officers who answered the survey did not have confidence in Mr Chalker remaining in the role.

That result had Mr McCue saying the police force was “in complete crisis”.