The Queenland Police Union says it will decide on Wednesday whether to hold statewide ballots on Commissioner Atkinson's performance.

The union says staff shortages are the main concern but Commissioner Atkinson has told ABC Radio's Madonna King he believes there is some union politicking at play.

"I'm not talking about me personally, but I don't think the Police Union should determine who the Police Commissioner is for the state of Queensland," he said.

"I don't think there's any doubt about that [the influence of politics] in part.   I don't doubt as well that they're absolutely genuine as we are about providing the best possible policing service to the people of Queensland."

Source:  ABC Online