- 66 new constables have graduated into the Queensland Police Service and will soon begin serving communities across Queensland.
- Since the October 2024 election, 1,914 new officers have been sworn into the Queensland Police Service, exceeding the Crisafulli Government's commitment to deliver 1,600 new recruits.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering more police to the frontline to fight Labor's Youth Crime Crisis and restore safety where you live.
The Crisafulli Government has delivered another 66 police constables to the frontline to restore safety where you live and fight Labor's Youth Crime Crisis.
The latest intake takes the number of officers sworn into the Queensland Police Service since the October 2024 election to 1,914 - surpassing the Crisafulli Government's election commitment to deliver 1,600 new recruits and continuing the Government's investment in rebuilding the frontline.
From Cairns to Townsville, Logan to the Darling Downs, the new constables will soon be on the beat in communities across Queensland, strengthening local policing and restoring safety across Queensland.
The graduates' range in age from 19 to 55 and come from all walks of life, including the Defence Force, teaching, engineering, trades, social work, community services, business and retail – bringing a wealth of experience to the QPS.
The Crisafulli Government is turning the tide on Labor's Youth Crime Crisis, delivering more boots on the ground and ensuring police have the laws, resources and support they need to make Queensland safer.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said every graduating class meant more officers protecting Queensland communities.
"Every new police officer makes a difference because every extra officer means more boots on the ground keeping Queenslanders safe," Minister Purdie said.
"These 66 constables aren't heading behind desks - they're heading to communities across Queensland to answer the call when Queenslanders need them most.
"We promised Queenslanders we'd put more police on the beat, and this graduation is proof we're getting on with the job."
Acting Police Commissioner Brett Pointing said the newest officers would make an immediate contribution to policing across Queensland.
"I commend the recruits for the dedication they have shown throughout their training, which reflects the values of integrity, courage and respect they will carry into their policing careers. They will play an important role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Queenslanders," Acting Commissioner Pointing said.
"Through their rigorous training, our recruits have developed the skills, knowledge and resilience needed to meet the challenges of modern policing."
