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ABC News
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state political reporter Rachel Riga

Queensland hoping to attract 500 foreign police officers a year to boost recruitment

The officers will not have to Australian citizens or permanent residents.  (ABC News: Christopher Gillette)

Queensland is launching a global recruitment drive for hundreds of police officers over the next five years, as the state's police minister acknowledges difficulties attracting new recruits.

Under an agreement struck between the state and federal governments, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) has approval for 500 international recruits to join the service each year for five years.

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