The straight talking new NT Police Commissioner, John McRoberts, has said he does not intend to have his force made “ punching bags” by miscreanst in society. He made this statement in a well prepared speech delivered at the graduation parade for recruit squad 104/2009. Commissioner McRoberts told the 20 recruits he expected them to faithfully carry out their , at times, difficult duties according to law and the best of their skill . If they did so, they could be assured of his full support.