The NSW Government has today announced a record budget of $4.8 billion for the NSW Police Force (NSWPF), focused on delivering world-class infrastructure, training and technology to enable officers to prevent, detect and disrupt crime across the State.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said the Budget included $30 million for three new helicopters, a critical telecommunication system upgrade, and five new state-of-the-art police stations.
The NSW Government will continue to invest in better facilities for the NSW Police Force with $52 million in funding for the Multipurpose Police Station Program with new police stations to be constructed across the State, mostly in regional communities, including:
This Budget also provides new funding of more than $37 million over two years to invest in the Regional Small Station Program and capital works such as disaster resilience, female amenities, solar panel programs, and security upgrades.
As part of the NSW Government’s $100 million 2019 election commitment, $14 million has also been allocated this year to the following capital projects:
The Budget also provides $60 million over three years to upgrade the Goulburn Police Academy, which will deliver increased training facilities and classrooms, as well as an upgrade to the shooting range.
The Law Enforcement Monitoring Facility will benefit from $21 million over two years to ensure the NSWPF is equipped with the technology it needs to protect the community and disrupt criminal operations.
Mr Elliott said the Budget also provides $41 million in 2020-21 to deliver the Government’s $583 million commitment to recruit 1500 extra police over four years – the single biggest increase for the Force in more than 30 years – to enhance community safety across NSW.
“The safety and security of NSW continues to be this Government’s highest priority. This year’s Budget delivers 250 additional police to turbocharge the State’s crime fighting capability and protect our most vulnerable,” Mr Elliott said.
“The professionalism of our men and women in blue has been on display for all to see over the past year, stepping up to take on additional responsibilities during the State’s response to COVID-19 and the Black Summer bushfires.”
“With record funding for frontline officers, new infrastructure and a commitment to technological advancement, the NSW Police Force is in a better position than ever before to tackle crime and safeguard the community.”
NSWPF Commissioner Mick Fuller APM welcomed today’s budget announcement saying the NSW Police Force is in a strong position to face the policing challenges of the future.
“This year has highlighted our men and women in blue are prepared and willing to do whatever it takes to keep NSW safe. The funding of these projects and critical infrastructure will better equip our officers as they face new and emerging crime threats,” Commissioner Fuller said.
“Our three new helicopters will hit the helipad this financial year, providing enhanced operational aviation support across the State.”
This Budget also provides $61.4 million to meet Police resourcing costs associated with the COVID-19 hotel quarantine and Victorian border operations.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said the Budget included $30 million for three new helicopters, a critical telecommunication system upgrade, and five new state-of-the-art police stations.
The NSW Government will continue to invest in better facilities for the NSW Police Force with $52 million in funding for the Multipurpose Police Station Program with new police stations to be constructed across the State, mostly in regional communities, including:
- Cessnock Police Station;
- Broken Hill Police Station;
- Inverell Police Station;
- Parramatta Police Station; and
- Hurstville Police Station.
This Budget also provides new funding of more than $37 million over two years to invest in the Regional Small Station Program and capital works such as disaster resilience, female amenities, solar panel programs, and security upgrades.
As part of the NSW Government’s $100 million 2019 election commitment, $14 million has also been allocated this year to the following capital projects:
- New police stations in Bega, Goulburn, Jindabyne, Perisher and Thredbo;
- Significant upgrades to police stations in Bathurst and Bourke; and
- An upgraded education and training facility in Dubbo to ensure police officers receive the very best training.
The Budget also provides $60 million over three years to upgrade the Goulburn Police Academy, which will deliver increased training facilities and classrooms, as well as an upgrade to the shooting range.
The Law Enforcement Monitoring Facility will benefit from $21 million over two years to ensure the NSWPF is equipped with the technology it needs to protect the community and disrupt criminal operations.
Mr Elliott said the Budget also provides $41 million in 2020-21 to deliver the Government’s $583 million commitment to recruit 1500 extra police over four years – the single biggest increase for the Force in more than 30 years – to enhance community safety across NSW.
“The safety and security of NSW continues to be this Government’s highest priority. This year’s Budget delivers 250 additional police to turbocharge the State’s crime fighting capability and protect our most vulnerable,” Mr Elliott said.
“The professionalism of our men and women in blue has been on display for all to see over the past year, stepping up to take on additional responsibilities during the State’s response to COVID-19 and the Black Summer bushfires.”
“With record funding for frontline officers, new infrastructure and a commitment to technological advancement, the NSW Police Force is in a better position than ever before to tackle crime and safeguard the community.”
NSWPF Commissioner Mick Fuller APM welcomed today’s budget announcement saying the NSW Police Force is in a strong position to face the policing challenges of the future.
“This year has highlighted our men and women in blue are prepared and willing to do whatever it takes to keep NSW safe. The funding of these projects and critical infrastructure will better equip our officers as they face new and emerging crime threats,” Commissioner Fuller said.
“Our three new helicopters will hit the helipad this financial year, providing enhanced operational aviation support across the State.”
This Budget also provides $61.4 million to meet Police resourcing costs associated with the COVID-19 hotel quarantine and Victorian border operations.