The LNP 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 that the net head count for police increased by 350 officers as of 31 July, on top of the October 2024 headcount of 12,303.
The former Labor Government had managed to increase the overall headcount by just 174 officers in its last four years.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Dan Purdie, said Labor promised 1450 more police at the 2020 election and fell 1276 short.
“Queenslanders deserve to feel safe in their homes, and we are putting more police where they are needed most, he said.
“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,” he said.