New police have officers have been deployed to stations around Queensland, including the Sunshine Coast.
Seventy-nine new officers have been sworn into the Queensland Police Service as part of the first graduating cohort of 2026, with 56 men and 23 women to strengthen policing capacity in 13 districts.
Three of them will be based on the Sunshine Coast: two at Maroochydore and one at Beerwah.
The total cohort includes recruits aged 18 to 50 from all over the world, with previous careers in defence, health, engineering, trades, hospitality and customer service.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the graduation followed a breakout year of recruitment in 2025.
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“The Crisafulli Government is putting 79 new police officers on the frontline – the first graduates of 2026 and the next wave in our plan to restore safety where you live and rebuild the frontline,” he said.
Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski congratulated the graduates and welcomed them to the QPS.
“Our newest Constables will have a career that makes a positive difference to the lives of others,” he said.
“Joining the blue family is more than a career choice, it’s a commitment to teamwork and being part of a community.
“Queenslanders can be assured that these new officers are ready to support their communities with integrity, respect and courage.”
