Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said today’s graduation demonstrated the Crisafulli Government’s unwavering commitment to rebuilding frontline policing across the State.  

“The Crisafulli Government is rebuilding the frontline and turning the tide on Labor’s Youth Crime Crisis which saw crime spiral out of control, particularly in Townsville and Cairns during a decade of decline,” Minister Purdie said.  

“The former Labor Government presided over Queensland’s Youth Crime Crisis and allowed a generation of serious repeat offenders to terrorise the community as they repeatedly watered down youth crime laws across the State.  

“The Crisafulli Government has taken a fundamentally different approach delivering more boots on the ground than ever before, and ensuring those officers have the laws, resources and support they need after Labor’s decade of decline led to officers leaving the service in droves.” 

Member for Mundingburra Janelle Poole said these new recruits have bolstered frontline policing in North Queensland.  

“After having served nearly 30 years as a police officer, I have seen firsthand the impact of having an increased police presence in the community,” Mrs Poole said.  

“Everything that we do as a government is about restoring safety and reducing victim numbers, and I welcome these 47 new recruits to the Blue Family.” 

Member for Thuringowa Natalie Marr said the Crisafulli Government was making North Queensland safer by delivering more boots on the ground.  

“I’m proud to stand with the Crisafulli Government as we deliver more boots on the ground to keep our communities safe,” Ms Marr said.  

“These extra police resources locally will have a real impact on our community, giving families peace of mind, helping prevent crime before it happens, and ensuring our hardworking officers have the backup they need on the ground in Townsville and across the North.” 

Member for Townsville Adam Baillie said it was fantastic to welcome the new cohort of first-year constables to the Townsville region. 

“These extra boots on the ground will provide immediate additional support and help keep our community safe,” Mr Baillie said. 

“These officers bring an incredible wealth of outside experience to the frontline, ensuring our local police service reflects and understands the community here in Townsville.” 

Member for Hinchinbrook Wayde Chiesa said welcoming more recruits into the Queensland Police Service was an important step towards restoring safety across North Queensland. 

“Supporting our police with more officers means a stronger frontline response, giving local families and businesses greater confidence that their communities are being protected,” Mr Chiesa said. 

Acting Police Commissioner Brett Pointing congratulated the new constables, acknowledging the important role they will play in supporting frontline policing across Queensland. 

“Policing is an incredibly rewarding career that offers the opportunity to serve with purpose, build strong community connections and help shape safer, more connected communities,” Acting Commissioner Pointing said. 

“These officers will become an integral part of the communities they serve and make a valuable contribution to keeping Queenslanders and visitors safe.”