The NSW Police Force has been bolstered by the addition of 250 new officers this year, representing the third allocation of the NSW Government\u2019s commitment to invest in 1,500 new police over four years.
\nMinister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said 115 of the police positions will join commands in regional and metropolitan areas, while other positions will be allocated to specialist commands.
\n\u201cThe Raptor Squad will benefit from 20 additional officers to target organised crime, while the Criminal Groups Squad and Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad will both benefit from 10 extra positions,\u201d Mr Elliott said.
\n\u201cThese new officers are part of a $583 million investment by the NSW Government, to add 1500 additional police over four years.\u201d
\n\u201cThe additional positions will make a real difference to the NSW Police Force and give them a greater ability to keep our State safe, especially during a time when police have been relied on so heavily,\u201d Mr Elliott said.
\nNSW Police Force Commissioner Mick Fuller APM said the additional police positions put the organisation in a solid position to adapt and respond to new and emerging crime issues.
\n\u201cA modern police force must be resilient, adaptable and responsive. We have clearly demonstrated that capability over the past 20 months as we responded to the threat of COVID-19,\u201d Commissioner Fuller said.
\n\u201cDespite stay-at-home orders and other gathering limitations, criminal enterprise has not ceased. These additional resources will be the boost we need to respond to whatever threats we may face in the future.\u201d
\nField Operations Commands set to receive extra positions for 2021-22 are:<\/p>\n
Additional positions allocated to Police Area Commands and Police Districts include,<\/p>\n
The remaining allocations will be distributed to other specialist commands across the Force. Allocations are determined based on resource requirements and how best to prevent, disrupt and respond to emerging crime issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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