MORE recruits are being sought for the NSW Police Force, with a new Police Academy class to be added in 2026.
The NSW Police Academy will move from three attestation classes to four, aiming to create a larger, faster pipeline of new probationary constables for commands across NSW.
Premier Chris Minns said NSW simply “needs more police”.
“This is about opening the door to more people who want to serve their community and making sure we can get them trained and into the field as quickly as possible,” he said.
“We know we can’t make the job of a cop safe, you just need good, brave people willing to step up.”
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said the government is pulling all available levers to improve police numbers.
“We have worked hard to recruit and retain more officers, be it with better pay, paid study at the Academy, and new pathways for experienced police to join our police force,” she said.
“We will keep backing them, because keeping NSW safe starts with a strong, supported and growing police force.”
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