Retired police called up to fill shortages in Victoria
3 sources·Updated August 16, 2026
Victoria police shortages
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- The West Australia·2h agoRetired police lured back to try and plug 1500 vacancies across Victoria
One Aussie state has found $57m to bring 200 more retired police officers back into uniform as crime rates soar.
Read at The West Australia → - ABC Just In AU·3h agoVictoria Police to recruit retired officers amid staffing shortfall
Hundreds of police reservists will be recruited in a bid to lighten the administrative load for frontline officers and address a nearly 1,500 member deficit in staff numbers.
Read at ABC Just In AU → - Brisbane Times·7h agoRetired police called up to fill shortages in Victoria
Victoria Police is set to double the number of reservist police officers to fill staff shortages.
Read at Brisbane Times →
