Queensland police are facing biggest exodus in five years
Burnout is largely being blamed for Queensland’s worst police officer exodus in five years.
The Queensland police service has experienced a shortfall of 1,400 officers as it is struggling to retain staff despite a big recruitment drive.
709 Queensland police officers left the force last financial year, including retirement, while the state has only gained 453 more officers since 2020.
Overwhelming workloads are contributing to the resignations.
More than 2,000 officers took long-term psychological stress and sick leave in the past financial year.
