BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 21 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
The Honourable Dan Purdie
* The Crisafulli Government hasmet a major milestone,officiallyswearing in2,000police officers since coming to office, surpassing its election commitment in less than two years.
* The new police are being sent straight to the frontline across the State, to make Queensland safer.
* The latest Queensland Police Academy graduation means the Government has surpassed its election commitment for 1,600 recruits.
* TheCrisafulli Government is restoring safety where you live,stronger laws, more police, early intervention and rehabilitation after Labor's...