Victoria Police to double recruit intake to fill 1,500 vacancies

Victoria Police to double recruit intake to fill 1,500 vacancies

The police force is trying to fill a shortfall in frontline officers with crime in Victoria at a 10-year high.

Victoria Police doubles recruit intake

Victoria Police will train an extra 650 recruits a year as it doubles intake at the academy. The increase, which will put the number of recruits entering training at 1300 annually, comes as the force moves to fill more than 1500 vacancies statewide. Chief Commissioner Mike Bush said the increase is crucial in helping address vacancies and supporting the hardworking frontline. “More recruits means more boots on the ground keeping the community sa…