Nauru detention centre gets permanent cops

Two Nauruan police officers will be permanently based at the immigration detention centre to make it easier for asylum seekers and staff to raise issues.

Two Nauru police officers will be permanently based at the Australian-run immigration detention centre on the Pacific island nation.

Nauru police insist the move is not related to recent abuse allegations but designed to make it easier for asylum seekers or employees to lodge complaints.

One female officer from the sexual assault unit will be on call at all times.