The NSW Government will deliver 1500 new police \u2013 the biggest single increase for the NSW Police Force in more than 30 years \u2013 as part of a record investment to keep our community safe.
\nPremier Gladys Berejiklian said the safety and security of NSW communities is the Government\u2019s highest priority. This investment of more than $583 million over four years will bolster police numbers and increase the Force\u2019s crime fighting capability.
\nThe NSW Liberals & Nationals Government has already delivered more than 1000 new police since it was elected and the increase of a further 1500 announced today will put more police where they are most needed \u2013 out on the frontline, tackling crime across the state.
\n\u201cNSW Commissioner of Police Mick Fuller has provided the Government with a resourcing blueprint for the NSW Police Force that focuses on proactive and high visibility policing,\u201d said Ms Berejiklian.
\n\u201cThis increase in police numbers will ensure the NSW Police Force has the resources it needs to continue to drive down crime rates and protect the community.
\n\u201cNSW has some of the lowest crime rates in 20 years and, with an extra 1500 police, our men and women in blue will be able to meet future crime challenges head on.
\n\u201cThe NSW Liberals & Nationals Government\u2019s careful economic management is enabling us to make record investments in our frontline services and this delivery of 1500 new police is another example of our hard work paying off for the community.\u201d
\nNSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro said this boost to police numbers will benefit regional NSW communities and reduce response times.
\n\u201cThis is the boost NSW Police need in our regions, and will mean safer roads, more officers on the beat and better capabilities for police districts to respond.\u201d
\nFollowing extensive consultation with the Police Association of NSW and police commands across the state, child protection and elder abuse were identified as two of the key areas requiring greater policing resources.
\nMinister for Police Troy Grant said protecting some of the most vulnerable members of the community \u2013 our children and elderly \u2013 is undoubtedly one of the most important roles that NSW Police perform.
\n\u201cTo ensure police have greater capability to keep a watchful eye on known offenders against children, all 58 police commands across NSW will receive an additional officer to monitor offenders on the Child Protection Register,\u201d said Mr Grant.
\n\u201cThe elderly are also at greater risk of abuse and unfortunately, like other forms of domestic violence, it is often perpetrated by a trusted family member, partner or carer.
\n\u201cTo combat this cowardly crime, each and every command will also receive a specialist Elder Abuse Prevention Officer.\u201d
\nSpecialist Elder Abuse Officers will be established as part of the Crime Management Units and specifically look to strategies of prevention and support.
\nNSW Commissioner of Police Mick Fuller said, \u201cThis commitment to the NSW Police Force is historic and I am very excited at the opportunities we\u2019ll now have to enhance our capability.
\n\u201cWe have re-engineered the organisation to ensure our structure has us well placed to prevent, disrupt and respond to crime throughout the community.
\n\u201cNow we can also grow the Force to boost our efforts even further. You have to go back to 1987 when I joined to see this number of police promised to the people of New South Wales.
\n\u201cWe will dramatically improve our capacity to deal with crimes such as elder and child abuse and the numbers of police on our streets will also vastly increase.\u201d
\nPresident of the Police Association of NSW Tony King said this investment in police numbers will undoubtedly help ease the burden and strain on current officers.
\n\u201cI am thrilled the Government has listened and worked with us to deliver the biggest increase in police numbers in more than three decades,\u201d said Mr King.
\n\u201cThis boost to operational capacity will ensure police are well supported and can maintain the sort of protection our community expects and deserves.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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