NSW Police save $35 million as cops quit force

The New South Wales Police Force is saving millions of dollars in wages as officers quit without being replaced. The force's annual report shows staff turnover more than doubled last year as more than 1300 cops quit or retired. There were just under 1,000 new recruits in 2023, saving the police force more than $35 million. With staff shortfalls across many commands, the state government says it's looking to combat the declining numbers of officers. The first initiative, announced in October last year, sees recruits paid $30,000 for their 16 weeks of training at the Goulburn Police Academy. The report also shows community confidence in NSW Police has dropped as crime has increased across the board.