- The Crisafulli Government is delivering more officers to the frontline with 118 new constables joining the Queensland Police Service.
- This intake brings the total number of new frontline officers to 1,289 sworn in under the Crisafulli Government to restore safety where you live.
- New officers will be stationed right across the State and bring diverse skills and life experience from defence, firefighting, healthcare, trades, community services, and more.
- The Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer and rebuilding the frontline after a decade of decline under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government is restoring safety where you live and rebuilding the police frontline, after welcoming 118 new constables into the Queensland Police Service.
It's just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer, strengthening the frontline across the State, and putting more officers where they are needed most.
These graduates will be patrolling Queensland's streets from Cairns to the Gold Coast, keeping communities safe and tackling crime head-on.
The new officers bring a wealth of experience and skills, with the new constables including former defence personnel, firefighters, emergency services workers, nurses, childcare workers, tradespeople, chefs, and community workers.
The new officers will be deployed right across the State, including:
- Brisbane Region – 32 officers (covering Boondall, Brisbane City, Fortitude Valley, Carseldine, Ferny Grove, Hendra, Stafford and The Gap)
- Central Region – 12 officers (Emerald, Gladstone, Rockhampton)
- Far Northern Region – 17 officers (Cairns, Atherton, Edmonton, Gordonvale, Innisfail, Mareeba)
- North Coast Region – 17 officers (Bribie Island, Caboolture, Deception Bay, Mango Hill, Redcliffe, Woodford, Maroochydore, Nambour)
- Northern Region – 10 officers (Townsville, Ayr, Ingham, Kirwan, Mundingburra, Stuart)
- South Eastern Region – 18 officers (Gold Coast, Logan, Beenleigh, Browns Plains, Crestmead, Jimboomba, Logan Central, Loganholme, Logan Village, Springwood)
- Southern Region – 14 officers (Toowoomba, Gatton, Kingaroy, Ipswich, Goodna, Karana Downs, Springfield, Yamanto, Dalby, St George)
This latest intake brings the total number of new frontline officers sworn in under the Crisafulli Government to 1,289.
In just 12 months under the Crisafulli Government, frontline police numbers have increased by 476 officers, compared with just 174 under Labor in four years.
While Labor closed police beats, ignored regional staffing shortfalls and failed to deliver on its own recruitment targets, the Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer with Adult Crime, Adult Time, more police, and a $147.9 million investment to equip officers with new tasers, body-worn cameras, radios, Tactical First Aid Kits and other vital equipment Labor failed to provide.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said tonight's graduation marked a major step in rebuilding the frontline after years of neglect and decline under Labor.
"These 118 new officers are proof that we are supporting police and strengthening the frontline," Minister Purdie said.
"We are rebuilding the QPS after a decade of Labor neglect, delivering more officers, more resources, and restoring safety where you live.
"Labor promised a lot and delivered very little, but we are fixing their mess and giving our police the resources and laws they need after Labor's decade of decline.
"I congratulate every graduating officer tonight and thank their families for backing them on this journey. Queenslanders can be proud of this new generation of police."
Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said he was incredibly proud of each of the new graduates.
"Their commitment and character will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the communities they serve," Commissioner Gollschewski said.
"They share a passion for making a meaningful difference in people's lives and a commitment to building a stronger, safer Queensland.
"I wish them every success as they embark on their careers, playing a vital role in protecting and supporting Queenslanders, from vibrant cities to regional towns across the state."
There are currently more than 840 recruits in training at the QPS Academies, and over 1,160 applicants progressing through the pipeline.
