In the biggest increase in 30 years, the NSW Government have announced the addition of 1,500 new police in the NSW Police Force.
Member for Coffs Harbour Andrew Fraser welcomes the news, with Coffs Harbour set to benefit.
“The 1,500 extra police will benefit every single community across NSW, including the Coffs Coast, thanks to a record investment of $583 million by the Liberals & Nationals Government,” Mr Fraser said.
“The NSW Government has already delivered more than 1,000 new police since we were elected, and these 1,500 new recruits will put more police where they are needed – out on the frontline, tackling crime across the state", he said.
NSW has some of the lowest crime rates in 20 years, and with this boost to police numbers, our men and women in blue will be able to meet future crime challenges head on.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the safety and security of NSW communities is the Government’s highest priority.
“NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller has provided the Government with a resourcing blueprint for the NSW Police Force that focuses on proactive and high visibility policing,” Ms Berejiklian said.
Commissioner Fuller said this commitment to the New South Wales Police Force is historic.
“We have re-engineered the organisation to ensure our structure has us well placed to prevent, disrupt and respond to crime throughout the community. Now we can also grow the Force to boost our efforts even further,” Commissioner Fuller said.