- Queensland has 350 more police on the beat after the first nine months of Crisafulli Government, to help make Queensland safer.
- Boost to frontline is double the growth in Labor's last four years.
- Unplanned attrition rate drops to 3 per cent since Crisafulli Government elected.
- The Crisafulli Government is rebuilding police ranks with 1,800 recruits in the pipeline to help restore safety where you live.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering on its commitment to restore safety where you live, boosting police numbers at more than twice the pace Labor managed in their last term.
The latest Queensland Police data reveals in the first nine months of the Crisafulli Government, the net head count for police increased by 350 officers as of 31 July, on top of the October 2024 headcount of 12,303.
In contrast the former Labor Government only managed to increase the overall headcount by just 174 officers in its last four years.
Under Labor, unplanned attrition rates soared to 3.3 per cent, with fed up police officers quitting due to mounting frustration and a lack of support.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for Queensland, promising an extra 1,600 new police recruits, along with the resources they need to combat Labor's Youth Crime Crisis.
As of 30 June, there were 1,800 active police recruits in the pipeline, who are being supported by streamlined training, fast-tracked pathways for international and interstate officers, and strong incentives for regional postings.
The Crisafulli Government is backing officers, with its first Budget delivering $147.9 million for critical operational equipment, including new Taser 10s and more Tyre Deflation Devices.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the numbers told a clear story about two very different approaches to community safety.
"A net increase of 350 police officers is more than double what Labor could manage in their last term," Minister Purdie said.
"The former Government's soft on crime regime created a Youth Crime Crisis, leaving officers crying out for help and quitting in droves.
"Labor promised 1,450 more police at the 2020 election and fell 1,276 short.
"Our Government is supporting Queensland Police and we're doing it with urgency, employing more officers, and backing them every step of the way with better resources and tough new Making Queensland Safer laws.
"Queenslanders deserve to feel safe in their homes, and we are putting more police where they are needed most.
"We are delivering on our promises and giving police the tools they need to restore safety where you live."
Acting Police Commissioner Shane Chelepy welcomed the increase in both frontline numbers and recruitment.
"With 350 additional officers now deployed, we've strengthened our ability to respond to incidents and support local policing across the State," Acting Commissioner Chelepy said.
"These officers are joining our already hardworking police, providing additional support to help improve responsiveness, strengthen community engagement, and increase our visibility on the ground."
