The Queensland Police Service has announced new police officer growth allocations for the Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday Region.
A total of 20 extra police positions have been allocated to the Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday Region this financial year with academy training and recruitment efforts at record levels.
With over 500 police recruits currently at the Queensland’s Police Academies and almost 2,000 applicants in the police recruit pipeline, the Queensland Police Service is seeing its largest training and recruitment program in its history.
It is expected that over 350 new police constables will be sworn into the Queensland Police Service over the next three months.
In addition, 28 new police vehicles have been allocated to Central Region, 17 of which have been allocated to Mackay Whitsunday District (vehicle allocation includes Bowen, Clermont, Mackay, Moranbah, Sarina, and Whitsunday).
Premier Steven Miles said “With this uplift, an extra 20 police will be recruited to the Mackay and Whitsunday region by mid-next year as part of our record boost to the frontline”.
“Queenslanders tell me they want to see more police in their communities – my government is listening and delivering.”
Mackay and Whitsundays District Officer Superintendent Graeme Paine ensures that safety is of high importance.
“Community safety is at the core of our values and these additional frontline and specialised officers combined with extra resources will bolster these efforts,” he said.
“Local residents can rest assured these officers will work hard to support and protect their community with a focus on preventing, disrupting and investigating crime.”
