BRISBANE, Queensland, Dec. 5 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:

Queensland Police Service (QPS) welcomed 118 new officers at a graduation ceremony last night, bringing the total number of officers sworn-in during 2025 to almost 1,200.

This marks the second consecutive year of record-breaking police recruitment, reflecting the Service's dedication to strengthening community safety.

The newest graduates join more than 1,000 First Year Constables (FYCs) sworn into the Service this year.

One final cohort will graduate later this month, further boosting the Service's capacity.

In a standout year, QPS academies have trained an extraordinary number of recruits, hosted unprecedented attendance at annual Open Day e...