- The Crisafulli Government is delivering more officers to the frontline with 61 new constables to be sworn into the Queensland Police Service.
- New officers will be deployed across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Logan, Townsville, Cairns and other regional communities across Queensland.
- The Crisafulli Government delivers on its election commitment to swear in 1,600 new police officers, achieved in less than 18 months, putting more officers on our roads and in our communities to make Queensland safer.
- More police, stronger laws and early intervention helping turn the tide on Labor's Youth Crime Crisis.
The Crisafulli Government is restoring safety where you live, with 61 new frontline police officers set to graduate from the Queensland Police Academy tonight to make Queensland safer.
From Brisbane to Thursday Island, the new constables will be deployed to communities where they are needed most, boosting visible policing and strengthening local responses to crime after a decade of decline under the former Labor Government.
This latest intake adds to the 1,625 new police recruits delivered in less than 18 months, as part of the Crisafulli Government's plan to turn the tide on Labor's Youth Crime Crisis.
The cohort reflects a broad cross-section of Queensland, with recruits aged between 19 and 49 and bringing experience from industries including defence, healthcare, construction, hospitality and retail.
Recruits also bring global experience, with officers born in countries including England, India, Tanzania and Brazil.
The Crisafulli Government's plan to make Queensland safer with more police, stronger laws, early intervention and rehabilitation has already delivered a 7.2 per cent reduction in victims of crime in Queensland in 2025, compared to the previous year.
The Crisafulli Government is continuing to deliver on its plan to restore safety where you live, with Operation Forge's crackdown on break-ins, robberies and stolen cars, charging 1,317 people with 2,972 offences in its first month
Acting Minister for Police and Emergency Services Deb Frecklington said the new officers would play an important role in restoring safety where you live.
"These 61 new recruits are stepping into one of the most important roles in our community – protecting Queenslanders and keeping our streets safe," Minister Frecklington said.
"They are joining the frontline at a time when their presence matters most, as we work to turn the tide on Labor's Youth Crime Crisis.
"For a decade, the former Labor Government failed to keep pace with rising crime and stretched the QPS to breaking point.
"That's why we are backing our police with more resources, stronger laws and the support they need to do their jobs."
Queensland Police Service Acting Commissioner Brett Pointing said the recruits were well placed to serve their communities and contribute to a safer Queensland.
"I commend our newest officers for choosing a career dedicated to community service," Acting Commissioner Pointing said.
"Policing is a profession of remarkable breadth and opportunity. Whether in General Duties or specialist roles, it offers a career that is challenging, dynamic and deeply rewarding.
"With their diverse skills, experiences and perspectives, these officers are well placed to serve their communities with courage and integrity and meaningfully contribute to a safer Queensland."
