- The Crisafulli Government is delivering more police to the frontline as the Queensland Police Service grows beyond 13,000 officers for the first time in history.
- More than 1,600 new officers sworn in since October 2024 election, exceeding key commitment in less than 18 months.
- The Crisafulli Government's stronger laws, more police, early intervention and rehabilitation is starting to turn the tide on Labor's Youth Crime Crisis, delivering a 7.2 per cent drop in the number of victims of crime in 2025.
The Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer and rebuilding the frontline, with the number of Queensland Police surging past 13,000 for the first time in the state's history.
According to the latest workforce data, sworn officer numbers have grown to 13,011 – up 708 since the Crisafulli Government took office – marking a significant step towards restoring safety across Queensland.
This is in stark contrast to the former Labor Government which only managed to grow the frontline by 491 during their entire last two terms.
Today's milestone highlights the damage left by a decade of Labor neglect, which saw police leaving in droves as the Youth Crime Crisis spiralled out of control due to weak laws and lack of frontline support.
Since the October 2024 election, the Crisafulli Government has taken decisive action to rebuild the police workforce, already exceeding its commitment to deliver 1,600 new officers - with 1,691 members sworn in in less than 18 months.
The Crisafulli Government is also driving down attrition, with the unplanned separation rate falling to 2.6 per cent – down from 3.3 per cent under Labor – ensuring more experienced officers remain on the frontline.
More police with better resources, and a record early intervention investment is already delivering early results with victim numbers down 7.2 per cent in 2025, compared with the previous year.
Minister for Police and Emergency Service Dan Purdie said the record-breaking numbers proved the Crisafulli Government's plan to restore safety across Queensland was working.
"This is what happens when you back police, invest in frontline resources, and take crime seriously which is something Labor failed to do for a decade," Minister Purdie said.
"Labor's weak laws left Queenslanders with fewer police, higher attrition, and a Youth Crime Crisis spiralling out of control.
"We are turning the tide on Labor's failures, with more police on the beat, more recruits in training, and fewer officers walking out the door."
Queensland Police Service Acting Commissioner Brett Pointing said reaching more than 13,000 sworn police officers is a significant milestone for the Queensland Police Service.
"This is the largest sworn workforce in the history of the QPS, reflecting the sustained investment in policing and our continued focus on keeping Queenslanders safe," Acting Commissioner Pointing said.
"Having over 13,000 sworn officers enhances our capacity to respond to incidents, target criminal activity and maintain a visible police presence where it matters most. It positions the QPS well to meet current and emerging challenges across the state.
"A large sworn workforce enhances our ability to target repeat offenders, prevent crime before it escalates and respond decisively when communities need us."
