Twelve first-year constables have been posted across Logan, where a staffing crisis last year left more than 240 incidents awaiting an available officer.
In March 2025, media reported the Logan district had 242 unresourced incidents at 8pm one night and 208 the following morning, with some domestic-violence matters reportedly awaiting a response for almost a month.
QPS subsequently announced 20 officers would be allocated to Logan before June 2025, followed by another 80 positions in the next financial year.
Now, another 12 police graduates will be deployed to Logan.
Police and Emergency Services Minister Dan Purdie said the graduation demonstrated the government was delivering on its promise to support frontline policing.
“Before the election we promised Queenslanders we would recruit 1600 police officers during our first term and, in less than two years, we’ve already welcomed almost 2100,” Mr Purdie said.
“Queenslanders are answering the call to serve in record numbers, bringing with them the skills, experience and resilience gained from careers across every corner of our community.
“We’re … investing in our police, backing them with better equipment, stronger laws and the resources they need to reduce victim numbers and make Queensland safer.”
Beenleigh, Browns Plains, Crestmead and Logan Central will each receive two graduates.
One officer will be posted to each of Jimboomba, Loganholme and Springwood, with another allocated to the Logan Village–Yarrabilba area, according to the published allocation.
The officers were among 126 recruits who graduated from the Queensland Police Academy at Oxley on August 20 in its largest graduating class of the year.
Acting Police Commissioner Brett Pointing said every graduating class strengthened the service and the communities it served.
“From metropolitan centres to regional and remote communities, these officers will play an important role in strengthening community confidence and keeping everyday Queenslanders safe,” Acting Commissioner Pointing said.
“From the moment our first-year constables put on the blue uniform, they commit to making a meaningful difference in serving the community.”
The Queensland graduates range in age from 18 to 53 and include 11 former Australian Defence Force personnel, along with people previously employed in trades, hospitality and emergency services.
The State Government says 2098 officers have been sworn into the QPS since October 2024 and, after attrition, the service has 807 more officers than it did at the time, while the statewide police workforce has exceeded 13,000.
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